We’re
Team Ida
Elected officials, local leaders, and activists are all joining Dr. Ida’s campaign for State Assembly.
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![Speaker of the California Assembly, Robert Rivas]()
Speaker Robert Rivas
“As a nurse, Dr. Ida Obeso-Martinez understands how federal healthcare cuts are harming Californians. As a Mayor, mom, and the daughter of a proud union household, Dr. Ida knows the challenges families face at the grocery store and gas station. We need Dr. Ida in Sacramento to protect Californians’ healthcare from Donald Trump, continue our progress on affordability, and build on our landmark investments in California’s economy. I’m proud to endorse her.”
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![Rep. Raul Ruiz, M.D.]()
Rep. Raul Ruiz, M.D.
“With a partner like Ida in Sacramento, we can fight to lower costs, expand job opportunities, protect access to healthcare, stand up for Veterans, strengthen our schools, and keep our neighborhoods safe. Ida brings the experience, compassion, and commitment our communities deserve.
I’m proud to endorse Dr. Ida Obeso Martinez for State Assembly.”
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![Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva, California 67th District]()
Asm. Sharon Quirk-Silva
“I’m proud to endorse Dr. Ida Obeso-Martinez for State Assembly District 36," said Asm. Quirk-Silva. She will be a trusted partner in Sacramento to lower costs, protect access to health care, and create good paying jobs."
Endorsements
California Democratic Party
California Legislative Women's Caucus
ELECTED OFFICIALS
Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D.
Speaker Robert Rivas
Assemblymember Avelino Valencia
Assemblymember Buffy Wicks
Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry
Assemblymember Celeste Rodriguez
Assemblymember Emerita Julie Bornstein
Assemblymember James Ramos
Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel
Assemblymember John Harabedian
Assemblymember Josh Lowenthal
Assemblymember Juan Carrillo
Assemblymember Lori Wilson
Assemblymember Maggy Krell
Assemblymember Marc Berman
Assemblymember Michelle Rodriguez
Assemblymember Nick Schultz
Assemblymember Patrick Ahrens
Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur
Assemblymember Sade Elhawary
Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva
Assemblymember Tasha Boerner
Senator Sabrina Cervantes
Senator Stephen Padilla
LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS
Adriana Marquez, Calexico Councilmember
Andres Coronel, Desert Recreation Foundation
Armando Lopez, Imperial County Office of Education
Arturo Proctor, Imperial Valley Healthcare District
Dr. Marcos Coronel, Coachella Valley Public Cemetery District
Elizabeth Espinoza, Central Union High School District
Estella Sanchez-Galvan, Brawley Union High School District
Esther A Sanchez-Banda, Brawley Elementary High School District
Frances Terrazas, El Centro Elementary School District
Geoffrey Holbrook, Imperial Unified School District
Gil Rebollar, Brawley Councilmember
Helen Diaz Molina, Heber Union Elementary School District
Hortencia Armendariz, Imperial Community College District
Humberto Alvarez, Desert Sands Unified School District President
Isabel Solis, Imperial Community College
Joel Gonzalez, Brawley Union High School District
John Munger, Holtville Mayor Pro Tem
Karin Eugenio, Imperial Irrigation District
Karla Sigmond, Imperial Community College District
Kimberly Barraza, Desert Healthcare District
Leticia De Lara, Desert Healthcare District
Lisa Tylenda, Calexico Councilmember
Luis Espinoza, Desert Recreation District
Maria Enriquez Caldera, Treasurer of Imperial Irrigation District
Michael Minnix, El Centro Elementary School District
Michael Luelle, Calipatria Councilmember
Mike Kelley, Imperial County Supervisor, Ret.
Mike Pacheco, Mayor of Holtville
Murray Anderson, Holtville Councilmember
Oscar Ortiz, Indio Councilmember
Ramon Castro, Former Brawley Councilmember
Ray Loera, Imperial County Sheriff, Ret.
Sonia Carter, El Centro Councilmember
Stacy Mendoza, Imperial Councilmember
Trinidad Arredondo, Coachella Valley Unified School District
Vanessa Ramirez, Holtville Councilmember
Waymond Fermon, Indio Councilmember
COMMUNITY MEMBERS
Angel Nunez, Nurse
Angela Pitones, Nurse
Belen Granados, Attorney
Caitlin Ysselstein, Community Member
Darren Ysselstein, Farmer
Dr. Celeste Armenta, NP
Dr. Jorge Robles, MD
Dr. Tein Vo, MD
Jennifer Rodriguez-Godoy, Business Owner
Kathy Canizales, Nurse Practitioner
Laura Fischer, Westmorland City Manager
Matthew Cowie, Realtor
Nichole Castaneda, Nurse
Oscar Chavez, Nurse Practitioner
Rosyo Ramirez, Community Member
Sher Cowie, Real Estate Broker
Teresa Santos, Nurse Educator
Lizzie Cardenas, School Principal
Rick Fitzsimmons, Nurse Practitioner
ORGANIZATIONS
Association of CA School Administrators
AFSCME California PEOPLE
American Beverage Association
CA Faculty Association
California Association for Nurse Practitioners
California Nurses Association
Close the Gap California
Equality California
FUND HER
Imperial County Firefighters Association
Latinas Lead CA
Planned Parenthood Action Fund of the Pacific Southwest PAC
Smart Justice California
UFCW Local 1167
Women’s Political Committee
Vo Neighborhood Medical Clinic
*Titles listed for identification purposes
“As a nurse and a mayor, I get to help my community every day. I can make a difference for people who are suffering and struggling. But as a mayor and a nurse, there are big problems I can’t help with. I am running for State Assembly because everyone deserves access to quality healthcare, safe housing, affordable education, and a secure retirement. These challenges require ground-up solutions; we need to reorient our state government to make it work for working families.
I hope to fight for our communities in the State Assembly, and I would be honored to earn your vote.”
- Ida
“As a nurse for the last two decades, I helped people at their most vulnerable. In those moments, we know what matters most: family, community, and compassion. As a local mayor, I’ve fought for those values locally. In the State Assembly, I’ll fight for our values across California.”
- Ida
"I’m grateful to be born and raised in Imperial County, and I’d be honored to fight for us in the State Assembly.” - Ida