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April 14, 2025
City and County Leaders United Behind Assemblymember Esmeralda Soria’s campaign for State Senate District 14
Diverse coalition of elected officials highlights deep community trust in Soria’s leadership and experience
MERCED, CA – Assemblymember Esmeralda Soria today announced the support of dozens of local city and county leaders from across Senate District 14—underscoring the strong, community-rooted coalition backing her campaign for State Senate.
The list includes elected officials from Fresno, Madera, and Merced counties as well as city councilmembers, mayors, county supervisors, school officials, and planning commissioners. From the Valley’s largest urban centers to rural communities, these leaders reflect Esmeralda’s proven ability to bring people together and deliver results.
“These leaders know the day-to-day challenges their communities face—and they know who shows up to solve problems,” said Soria. “I’ve built these relationships over years of working hand-in-hand with city and county leaders across the district. I’m deeply honored to have their support, and I’ll continue fighting for them and the communities they represent in the State Senate.”
This diverse group joins an already growing list of endorsements from labor, public safety, educators, state senators, and more than 40 Assembly colleagues. Together, they signal widespread trust in Soria’s leadership, her track record in the Assembly, and her commitment to lifting up every corner of the Central Valley.
Endorsing City and County Leaders include:
Countywide Leaders
Fresno County Supervisor Brian Pacheco
Madera County Supervisor Leticia Gonzalez
Merced County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Steve Tiejien
Merced County Treasurer-Tax Collector Karen Adams
Fresno County Assessor-Recorder Paul Dictos
Mayors & Mayor Pro Tems
Huron Mayor Rey Leon
Kerman Mayor Maria Pacheco
Firebaugh Mayor Freddy Valdez
Livingston Mayor Jose Moran
Mendota Mayor Victor Martinez
Merced Mayor Matthew Serrato
San Joaquin Mayor Adam Flores-Cornejo
Madera Mayor Pro Tem Jose Rodriguez
Livingston Vice-Mayor Gurpal Samra
Coalinga Mayor Pro Tem Jose Manny Ramirez
Mendota Mayor Pro Tem Jose Alonso
City & Community Leaders
Atwater Councilmember Danny Ambriz
Firebaugh Councilmember Felipe Perez
Firebaugh Councilmember Brady Jenkins
Fresno Councilmember Miguel Arias
Fresno Councilmember Annalisa Perea
Kerman Councilmember Ismael Herrera
Kerman Councilmember Berdie Hall
Kerman Councilmember Kanwaldeep Dhaliwal
Former Kerman Councilmember Espi Sandoval
Livingston Councilmember Jason Roth
Madera Councilmember Jose Rodriguez
Madera Councilmember Artemio Villegas
Mendota Councilmember Jesse Mendoza
Mendota Councilmember Joseph Riofrio
Mendota Councilmember Libertad Lopez
San Joaquin Councilmember Cristina Covarrubia
Selma Councilmember John Trujillo
Former Madera Mayor Santos Garcia
Fresno Planning Commissioner DJ Criner
Fresno Planning Commissioner Monica Diaz
Fresno Planning Commissioner Gurdeep Singh Shergill
Planada Municipal Advisory Committee Boardmember Olivia Gomez
Former Biola Community Service District Boardmember Kirk Ramos
For more information and a full list of endorsements, visit www.soriaforcalifornia.com
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