To find candidate endorsements and identify organizations supporting or opposing propositions, you may need to use a combination of sources. See some examples below:
Trusted nonpartisan websites like those listed on the Ballot Information tab may include endorsements.
Most candidates maintain an endorsements page on their official websites and may mention endorsements on social media.
Check common endorsers such as newspapers / media outlets, labor unions, political organizations, local political party chapters, advocacy groups, and professional associations that matter to you. If you are hitting paywalls online, remember the library offers access to many major news organizations to students, faculty, and staff.
If you are new to an issue or need background information, consider using OneSearch or the resources on the Background tab to locate additional reference material (encyclopedias, dictionaries, almanacs) on the issue or candidate.
If you want to consider media bias, websites such as AllSides.com provide charts, bias ratings, and additional information to better understand the publications you consult. The Duke Reporters' Lab also maintains a database of global fact-checking sites.
The California Labor Federation represents 2.1 million union workers in CA. Endorsements are determined via a democratic process by which delegates vote to support candidates and issues.
Union representing 29,000 faculty members in the California State University system. Advocates for quality education, better learning conditions, and social justice issues in the CSU.
The California Federation of Teachers is a union representing over 120,000 public and private school employees in California, from early childhood to university levels.
The statewide council and several local affiliates of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, representing 1.4 million public service workers in the state.
California-based union representing over 20,000 technical, professional, and healthcare workers at the University of California, along with some faculty at community colleges and at national labs.
Nonpartisan nonprofit organization that defends the rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States through legal action, public education, and lobbying.
Equality California is a civil rights organization that advocates for full LGBTQ+ equality through legislative action, candidate support, and community mobilization.
The American Association for Justice (AAJ) is an organization of trial lawyers that advocates for victims' rights and promotes fairness within the civil justice system.
With a membership of more than 35,000, California Professional Firefighters is the largest statewide organization dedicated exclusively to serving the needs of career firefighters.
The California Statewide Law Enforcement Association is a voice for California's state-level law enforcement, public safety, and consumer protection professionals.
With over 500 California newspapers, the collection supports a diverse range of research needs. Includes Orange County Register, San Francisco Chronicle, and more. Oldest issue 1987.
Propublica, Inc. is a nonprofit investigative journalism organization based in New York City. Founded in 2007, ProPublica became the first online news source to win a Pulitzer Prize in 2010.
Voice of OC is nonpartisan, investigative, and civic-focused publication, with a mission to report local news and hold government accountable. They often issue endorsements.
One of the oldest environmental groups in the U.S., the Sierra Club is a grassroots organization that advocates for environmental protection through activism, education, lobbying, and legal action.
The League of Conservation Voters is an American environmental advocacy group. Through its affiliated super PAC, it is a major supporter of the Democratic Party.
Non-profit, non-partisan organization composed of the CEOs and senior leadership of major California companies. Advocates for policies that promote a strong economy and job creation.
Non-profit, non-partisan think-tank that represents small and independent businesses across the U.S. Advocates for policies related to taxation and industry regulation. Leans conservative.
NSBA is the oldest small business advocacy organization in the U.S. representing a diverse community of over 65,000 small businesses across all 50 states and every industry.
