FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 26, 2026
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California School Employees Association Endorses Esmeralda Soria for State Senate District 14
Nation’s largest classified school employee union backs Soria, signaling broad labor support across the Central Valley ahead of the SD-14 primary
FRESNO, CA – Assemblymember Esmeralda Soria has earned the endorsement of the California School Employees Association (CSEA) in her campaign for State Senate District 14.
CSEA represents more than 240,000 classified school employees across California, including paraeducators, custodians, bus drivers, food service workers, and office staff who keep schools running every day.
“Classified school employees are the backbone of our schools and our communities,” said Assemblymember Soria. “They are the first faces our children see in the morning and the last to make sure they get home safely. I am committed to always showing up for them in Sacramento just as they show up for our students every single day.”
CSEA’s endorsement joins a growing list of labor organizations, elected officials, and community leaders who have rallied behind Soria’s campaign, reflecting the broad coalition she is building across Fresno, Merced, and Madera Counties.
“As we continue to build support across Senate District 14, I’m focused on earning the trust of every voter in this district,” Soria added. “There is important work ahead, and I will keep fighting for the working families, educators, and communities that make the Central Valley strong.”
Soria’s campaign has built a powerful, diverse coalition of over 100 elected officials and leading organizations across California, all united by a shared belief that the Central Valley deserves a proven, fearless advocate in the State Senate.
For more information and a full list of endorsements, visit www.soriaforcalifornia.com
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