EMILYs List Endorses Elizabeth Romero for California Senate District 28

For Immediate Release
April 21, 2020

EMILYs List Endorses Elizabeth Romero for California Senate District 28

Today, EMILYs List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, endorsed Elizabeth Romero in the special election for California Senate District 28. Stephanie Schriock, president of EMILYs List, released the following statement: 

“EMILY's List is excited to endorse Elizabeth Romero for Senate District 28. As the proud daughter of immigrants and a first-generation college graduate, Elizabeth knows first hand the importance of creating equal opportunities for all people to thrive in her district. She is a tireless advocate for expanding access to reproductive health care and has the experience necessary to move Senate District 28 forward.”

Elizabeth Romero was born and raised in the Coachella Valley. She currently serves on the Riverside County Board of Education and as the assistant vice chancellor of governmental & community relations at the University of California, Riverside. Elizabeth has spent her career fighting to increase women’s access to reproductive health care and provide opportunities for marginalized communities. After earning a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of California, Riverside, Elizabeth earned a master's degree in politics, economics, and business from Claremont Graduate University.

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