Equality California, the nation’s largest statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization, today announced the endorsements of five candidates running for Congressional and state offices ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

“Our slate of pro-equality candidates continues to grow as we head towards November’s crucial midterm elections,” said Executive Director Tony Hoang. “LGBTQ+ people deserve representatives who will speak for them at all levels of government, from Sacramento to Washington D.C. We are confident that LGBTQ+ and pro-equality representation will grow across the board come November.” 

The full list of new endorsements can be found below:

U.S. Congress:

• Congressional District 5: Michael Masuda
• Congressional District 23: Tessa Lynn Hodge

California State Senate:

• Senate District 6: Sean Frame
• Senate District 26: Sara Hernandez

California Statewide Office:

• Insurance Commissioner: Ben Allen

Bold indicates an LGBTQ+ candidate.

For a complete list of Equality California’s endorsements, please visit eqca.org/elections.

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Equality California is the nation’s largest statewide LGBTQ civil rights organization. We bring the voices of LGBTQ people and allies to institutions of power in California and across the United States, striving to create a world that is healthy, just, and fully equal for all LGBTQ people. We advance civil rights and social justice by inspiring, advocating and mobilizing through an inclusive movement that works tirelessly on behalf of those we serve. www.eqca.org