Our endorsement process involves several levels of vetting to ensure Latinas Lead California supports qualified Latina candidates committed to leading in their communities.

To be considered for endorsement, you must meet the following criteria:

• Be a Latina running for local, state, or federal office; 
• Align with our mission and values;
• Demonstrate electoral viability; 
• Demonstrate the ability to address issues impacting the community you wish to represent; and
• Demonstrate a keen understanding of the office duties and responsibilities you seek to be elected. 

Candidate Endorsement Application

Endorsement Applications will open on February 9, 2026 through March 6, 2026 at 5:00PM (PST). 

Candidate Endorsement Interview

Endorsement interviews will be held March 16th - March 27th and a link to schedule an endorsement interview will be provided once a completed application is submitted.

Candidates Seeking Office with Election Dates before June 2026

If your election is to take place before the statewide primary, please submit the online application form as soon as possible and email [email protected] to schedule an interview. 

Disclaimer: Candidates seeking endorsement must apply via the link below. We will not accept applications submitted via email or any other form. In order for an application to be considered complete, you must schedule an interview. Applications will not be considered complete until an interview is scheduled. At your scheduled interview, there will be a grace period of 5 minutes. If you do not join your interview within the first 5 minutes, you will forfeit your opportunity to earn our endorsement.

For the Full Application, please click here.