6 月 7 日的加州初選是我們社區團結起來、建立權力並投票決定從城市到聯邦層面的價值觀的重要機會。

Bay Rising Action endorsed several progressive community leaders across the Bay ahead of the California primary, organizing to support candidates invested in equity, justice, and opportunity. Additionally, Bay Rising Action made endorsements in two key measures on the ballot: yes on Measure B in San Jose, and no on Proposition H in San Francisco. See our coalition statement on progressive criminal justice reform in this election here. The 2022 primary also marks our first election working in partnership with California Working Families Party (WFP), which welcomed its California chapter with our support in July 2021. The California Working Families Party is amping up support for progressive leaders and elected champions in our state to fight for the future our communities deserve.

當民主反映我們所有的聲音時，它的效果最好——無論我們是誰、我們長什麼樣子，或者我們的錢包裡有什麼。不幸的是，這次選舉的選民投票率極低。這裡可能有很多因素在起作用，但舊金山在五個月內經歷了三場艱苦的選舉。在選舉中進行罷免、初選和特別選舉會削弱我們的民主並加劇選民疲勞，因為投票的人更少，所以我們只能用更少的人做出決定。我們希望看到罷免改革，就像這次失敗的 SF 措施一樣。對選民外展的額外和早期投資，尤其是面對面和一對一的對話，也將產生很大的影響。聖何塞在選民投票率問題上處於領先地位，在選舉日通過了 B 措施。這項立法將市長選舉移至總統年，預計將使選民投票率提高多達 30%。

無論我們支持的競選活動是否贏得選舉，我們都會尋找這些關鍵競選留下的教訓和遺產。通過每次選舉，我們都在塑造灣區和加利福尼亞州的未來，朝著為每個人服務的政府邁進。

我們認可的比賽結果：

勝利

• 加州議會第 24 選區
  • 加州選民重申了他們對亞歷克斯·李的承諾，他是州議會組織他所在選區有色人種工人階級社區的有力進步聲音。我們感到鼓舞和興奮地看到亞歷克斯·李繼續為州議會帶來什麼，因為他通過提出大膽的新措施來保護租房者並邁向更公平的經濟，開創了先例。
• 加州議會第 20 選區
  • Bay Rising Action is saddened by Jennifer Esteen’s loss, given her leadership as a former nurse, longtime union organizer, and advocate who comes from the grassroots. We remain encouraged by her campaign and commitment, and look forward to seeing where her future organizing leads. Fortunately, the East Bay has shown its support of Liz Ortega, our other dual endorsement for this race. Ortega is a longtime labor activist with a proven track record of advocating for working people. We continue to endorse her campaign to represent the people of Assembly District 20 in the State Assembly. Liz Ortega has dedicated her career to representing the working-class people of Alameda County, and we know she will take that cause to the State Assembly. 
• 加州參議院第 10 選區
  • California voters have shown their trust in Aisha Wahab as a community organizer deeply connected to the community of Hayward. Bay Rising Action continues to support Aisha Wahab’s candidacy and is determined to see her bring her perspective to the state legislature.
• 聖荷西市長
  • San José has shown its support for Cindy Chavez in the primary election. Bay Rising Action continues to support her candidacy for mayor of San José; Chavez is a longtime labor and community ally with a history of partnering with grassroots organizations that represent working families. 
• 聖何塞措施 B
  • 聖荷西選民一致認為，當民主反映我們所有的聲音時，民主才能發揮最佳作用。通過支持這項將聖荷西市長選舉移至總統年度的常識性改革，聖荷西的選民投票率將增加高達 30%。這種變化來自於紮根的組織工作、社區支持以及所有聲音都參與城市政治的需要，無論郵遞區號、種族或收入如何。
• 阿拉米達縣地方檢察官
  • Alameda County residents propelled Pamela Price into the lead for the November election for District Attorney. In a nod to the overwhelming demand for change, all four candidates in the race campaigned on reform, and Price’s position as top vote-getter confirms support for ending mass incarceration, expanding diversion programs, holding police accountable for misconduct, and investing in public health and social services. Bay Rising Action is confident Price will maintain her lead to become the next Alameda County District Attorney and co-govern in partnership with communities. 
• 阿拉米達縣教育主管
  • Bay Rising Action congratulates Alysse Castro on her win as the next Alameda County Superintendent of Education. With experience ranging from classroom teaching to management and training, she is committed to equity and justice in schools as well as ending the privatization and closing of public schools – challenges that have most deeply impacted Black and Brown students. We are excited to see what she brings to this role through her commitments to the community.
• 麗貝卡·卡普蘭 （Rebecca Kaplan），阿拉米達縣監事會第 3 區
  • Alameda County has shown its support of Rebecca Kaplan, who has a proven track record of supporting movement-building on issues such as police reform, rights of working people, and more. Bay Rising Action continues to support Rebecca Kaplan’s candidacy for the Alameda County Board of Supervisors as we head towards the November general election. There’s a big opportunity on the Board of Supervisors to change how our public money is distributed: right now, the Board gives vast amounts at the county to the sheriff to lock people up and criminalize our communities. Rebecca Kaplan is interested in changing that. She has the policy chops to get things done, and we ask her to deepen her commitment to community engagement. Given the current makeup of the Board of Supervisors, we need to ensure that this seat goes to someone who won’t be afraid to be the lone progressive voice. We believe that Rebecca Kaplan is unafraid to make bold moves to make the changes that we need in the county. 

損失

• 加州議會第 21 選區
  • James Coleman is a progressive champion for the people of South San Francisco, with a history of fighting for universal childcare and a more equitable economy for his constituents, and we are saddened by this loss, as he would have been an incredible asset and advocate in the State Assembly. Bay Rising Action has no doubt James Coleman will continue to be a progressive force in San Francisco, and we support his future of organizing and power-building. 
• 聖克拉拉縣地方檢察官
  • Law enforcement spent over $90,000 to back the incumbent DA, Jeff Rosen, whose policies remain out of step with the progressive values of Santa Clara County. Time and time again, county voters have supported statewide criminal justice reform measures, while Rosen sought the death penalty for an innocent man, protected officers who sexually harassed women, and continues to charge and punish some 16- and 17-year-olds as adults. Bay Rising Action will continue to support progressive prosecutors like Sajid Khan who represent their communities’ values and do the best job of seeking justice and addressing the root causes of crime. We also want to commend Khan for running a campaign that built political power and challenging a conservative incumbent who has a record of failing our communities.
• 舊金山提案 H
  • 地方檢察官切薩·布丹 （Chesa Boudin） 的罷免是一個令人失望的結果，因為一位領導人對舊金山長期存在的問題負有全部責任。右翼捐助者、科技和房地產投資者沒有投資於我們知道可以確保所有社區安全的解決方案——例如經濟適用房、生活工資工作、青年服務和擴大的心理健康服務——而是選擇追捕 DA Boudin，將我們的注意力轉移到浪費性的召回上，而實際上還有工作要做以確保舊金山居民的安全。
  • Bay Rising Action calls on Mayor London Breed to appoint a district attorney who will continue the necessary work of DA Boudin, including expanding diversion programs, protecting workers against abuse and wage theft, and holding police accountable when they break the law. San Francisco deserves leaders who will work to make safety and justice a reality for all residents, and not at the expense of people who cannot afford a fair shot in our current system. 
  • 我們知道事情並沒有就此結束，舊金山人應該並且想要更多。閱讀舊金山起義行動關於 H 提案通過的完整聲明 請點擊這裡.