Endorsements

“Dr. Richard Pan doesn’t just talk about standing with working people - he delivers” said Alia Griffing, Political Director of AFSCME California. “He has a proven record of fighting for affordable health care, safe workplaces, and economic security for all Californians. At a moment when the cost of living is soaring and working families are under attack, Californians need a fighter like Dr. Pan in Washington which is why AFSCME is proud to endorse Dr. Pan for Congress.”

“Dr. Richard Pan has always stood with workers – not just in words, but in action,” said Lorena Gonzalez, President of the California Federation of Labor Unions, AFL-CIO, “From expanding access to affordable health care to supporting the right to organize, he has delivered real results for working families. We’re proud to make him our sole endorsement in CA-06 because we know he will continue to fight for workers in Congress.”

“Dr. Richard Pan has spent his career standing up for children, families, and public education,” said Jeffery Freitas, CFT President. “As a pediatrician, educator, and legislator, he understands that strong schools depend on healthy students, supported educators and classified staff, and communities where families can thrive. CFT is proud to endorse Dr. Pan for Congress because he has the experience, values, and record to deliver for California’s students and working families.”

“Dr. Pan has been a steadfast partner to educators in the Legislature, working to protect student health and ensure our schools have the support they need,” said CTA President David Goldberg “California’s educators know he will bring that same commitment to Washington.”

“The California School Employees Association and our quarter million members proudly endorse Dr. Richard Pan for U.S. Congress. He understands that when we invest in students, we strengthen our entire future. Strong public schools depend on the dedicated classified employees who serve students every day, and Dr. Pan has consistently stood up for safe campuses, healthy learning environments, and the resources students need to thrive. He is the champion our students, schools, and members need in Washington, D.C.,”  said Adam Weinberger, President of the California School Employees Association.

“Now more than ever, we need to elect pro-equality leaders with proven track records who have shown clear and consistent support for LGBTQ+ people and who understand what is at stake,” said Equality California Executive Director Tony Hoang. “In the legislature, Dr. Pan fought to improve access to healthcare for LGBTQ+ Californians. Throughout his career, he has stood with our community, and we are proud to stand with him.”

“Dr. Richard Pan has spent his career standing up for the health and safety of our communities,” said Trevor Jamison, President of the Sacramento Area Firefighters. “When local governments faced budget deficits, Dr. Pan secured federal funding to keep neighborhood fire stations open. We know he will continue to fight for the resources and protections our communities deserve in Congress.”

“Dr. Richard Pan has consistently stood with working people and understands the issues our members face every day,” said Dale Wentz, Principal Officer for Teamsters Local 150. “He has a proven record of delivering for workers and their families, and we are proud to endorse him for Congress.”

“Dr. Richard Pan has consistently stood up for Californians as a union member, a pediatrician, and a legislator,” said Anica Walls, President of SEIU 1000 and Executive Board Member of SEIU California State Council. “He understands that every person deserves access to quality health care, safe workplaces, and economic security. SEIU California is proud to endorse Dr. Pan because he has a proven record of delivering real results for working people and their families.”

“Dr. Richard Pan has the expertise, knowledge, and experience needed to stand up to Trump and Republicans in Congress,” said Shaughnessy Naughton, President of 314 Action Fund. “Not only has Dr. Pan delivered real results for California families, but he’s taken on RFK Jr. twice after preventable disease outbreaks. There’s no one better equipped to meet this moment than Dr. Pan. As a Guardian of Public Health, he will deliver real results as he works to better the lives of everyone in the district. We’re proud to endorse Dr. Pan and look forward to supporting his campaign.”