FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 27, 2026
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Merced County Leaders Rally Behind Assemblymember Esmeralda Soria For State Senate
Mayors, councilmembers, education leaders, and county officials across Merced County unite in support of Soria’s Senate District 14 campaign.
MERCED, CA – Today, Assemblymember Esmeralda Soria’s campaign for State Senate announced a sweeping round of endorsements from local leaders across Merced County, including mayors, city councilmembers, school board trustees, education leaders, and county officials who serve communities throughout the region.
The growing coalition of support reflects Soria’s deep ties across the Central Valley and her record of working closely with local governments, educators, and community leaders to deliver results for families.
Merced City Mayor Matthew Serratto
Merced City Councilmember Mike Harris
Merced City Councilmember Shane Smith
Merced County Treasurer-Tax Collector Karen Adams
Merced County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Steve Tietjen
Merced City Schools Board President Priya Lakireddy
Merced City Schools Trustee Allen Brooks
Merced City Schools Trustee Annie Delgado
Merced College Board Trustee Joe Gutierrez
Merced College Board Trustee Mario Mendoza
Merced College Board Trustee Ernie Ochoa
Merced College Board Trustee Carmen Ramirez
Merced College President Emeritus Benjamin Duran
Merced River School District Superintendent Richard Lopez
Merced Irrigation District Board Member Stephanie Dietz
Atwater City Councilman Danny Ambriz
Atwater City Councilwoman Kalisa Rochester
Dos Palos City Mayor Katy Miller Reed
Livingston City Mayor Jose Moran
Livingston City Vice-Mayor Gurpal Samra
Livingston City Councilmember Jason Roth
Los Banos City Mayor Michael Amabile
Los Banos City Councilmember Marcus Chavez
Los Banos City Councilmember Mitzy Perez
Los Banos Unified School District Trustee Jessica Moran
Winton School Board Trustee Jose Naranjo
Gustine Unified School District Trustee Zachery Ramos
Planada Community Service District Boardmember Olivia Gomez
Merced County Democratic Central Committee Chairwoman Martha Acevedo
“This kind of support means a great deal because it comes from the people who are closest to our communities and the challenges they face every day,” said Assemblymember Esmeralda Soria. “I’ve worked side by side with local leaders across Merced County to bring resources home, strengthen our schools, and expand opportunities for families. I’m grateful for their partnership and proud to have their support in this campaign.”
Soria’s campaign has secured endorsements from over 100 elected officials across California, as well as major labor unions and community organizations, establishing her as the clear choice for working families across the Central Valley.
For more information and a full list of endorsements, visit www.soriaforcalifornia.com
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