Clarissa Cervantes Dominates DemocraticField in Fundraising and Endorsements
With over $200,000 raised and broad labor and community support, Cervantes is the strongest Democrat to flip AD-58
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 5, 2026
Contact: Natalie@bergmannzwerdling.com
Riverside, CA – Riverside City Councilmember Clarissa Cervantes has solidified her position as the leading Democrat in the race for Assembly District 58, reporting more than $200,000 raised to date, which is nearly three times as much as her Democratic opponent for the June 2 primary.
The strong fundraising performance reflects growing confidence in Cervantes’ people-powered campaign and her ability to win back AD-58. After running the closest legislative race in California in 2024, Cervantes has built strong momentum, broad grassroots support, and a clear path to victory in 2026.
At the California Democratic Party’s recent pre-endorsement conference, Cervantes earned over 60% of the vote from delegates, a decisive showing that places her in a strong position to secure the California Democratic Party’s endorsement at the upcoming state convention. The result underscores growing confidence among grassroots Democrats that Cervantes is the strongest candidate to unite the party and flip Assembly District 58.
“This campaign is powered by people who are ready for leadership that’s committed to lowering costs, delivering results, and standing up for working families,” stated Cervantes. “The momentum we’re seeing shows that voters want proven leaders with a track record of getting things done. I’m proud to be the only Democrat in this race earning the support of labor unions, environmental and housing advocates, and trusted elected leaders who know what it takes to deliver for our communities. Together, we’re building the coalition needed to mobilize voters and bring real, people-first representation to the Inland Empire.”
Cervantes’ fundraising strength and support among Democratic delegates is matched by continued support from labor unions, educators, environmental advocates, civil rights leaders, such as Dolores Huerta, and local elected officials across the district. Her campaign continues to earn endorsements, including:
Organizational Endorsements
CA Legislative Latino Caucus
CA Legislative LGBTQ+ Caucus
CA Legislative Progressive Caucus
California Environmental Voters
California Faculty Association
California Federation of Teachers
California Nurses Association
California School Employees Association
California Teachers Association
California Working Families Party
Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1277
Equality California
Inland Empire (IE) Votes
ILWU Local 13
ILWU Local 64
LIUNA Local 1184
National Union of Healthcare Workers
Painters and Allied Trades District Council 36
Riverside County Young Democrats
San Bernardino/Riverside Building and Construction Trades Council
SEIU California
SMART Local 104
SMART Local 105
Teamsters Joint Council 42
Teamsters Local 1932
United Auto Workers, Region 6
UA Local 250
UA Local 364
UA Local 398
United Nurses Associations of California/Union of Health Care Profession (UNAC)
UNITE HERE Local 11
State Elected Leaders
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond
State Senator Bob Archuleta
State Senator Eloise Gomez-Reyes
State Senator Maria Elena Durazo
State Senator Sabrina Cervantes
State Senator Scott Wiener
State Senator Susan Rubio
State Senator Tom Umberg
Assemblymember Alex Lee
Assemblymember Chris Ward
Assemblymember Corey Jackson
Assemblymember Juan Carrillo
Assemblymember Jose Solache
Assemblymember Mark Gonzalez
Assemblymember Mike Fong
Assemblymember Mike Gipson
Assemblymember Robert Garcia
Assemblymember Sade Elhawary
Assemblymember Tina McKinnor
Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva
State Senator Martha Escutia (Ret.)
State Senator Richard Polanco (Ret.)
Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia (Ret.)
Assemblymember Wendy Carrillo (Ret.)
Assemblymember Anthony Rendon (Ret.)
Local Elected Officials
Riverside County Board Supervisor, Manny Perez
Riverside Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Edwin Gomez
Riverside Mayor, Ron Loveridge (Ret.)
Riverside Mayor, Rusty Bailey (Ret.)
Moreno Valley Mayor Ulises Cabrera
Moreno Valley Councilmember, Erlan Gonzalez
Riverside Councilmember Steve Hemenway
Riverside Councilmember Sean Mill
Riverside Councilmember Andy Melendrez (Ret.)
Banning Councilmember Colleen Wallace
Coachella Councilmember Stephanie Virgin
Hesperia Councilmember, Chris Ochoa
Indio Councilmember Oscar Ortiz
Jurupa Valley Councilmember Chris Barajas
Jurupa Valley Councilmember Guillermo "Willy" Silva
Jurupa Valley Councilmember Leslie Altamirano (Ret.)
Lynwood Councilmember Juan Munoz-Guevara
Palm Springs Councilmember Grace Garner
Palm Springs Councilmember Lisa Middleton (Ret.)
Santa Ana Councilmember Johnathan Hernandez
Riverside Community College Trustee Keri Then
Riverside Community College Trustee Bill Hedrick
Riverside Community College Trustee Mary Figueroa
Riverside Community College District Trustee Jose Alcala
Riverside Unified School District Member, Dale Kinnear
Riverside County Board of Education, Jaime Azpeitia-Sachs
Moreno Valley Unified School District Trustee Sammie Luna
Moreno Valley Unified School District Trustee Brandy Clark
Pasadena Area Community College District Trustee Alton Wang
Northwest Mosquito and Vector Control Board President Nancy Jimenez-Hernandez
Western Municipal Water Board Director Fauzia Rizvi
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Clarissa Cervantes is a mom, businesswoman, and longtime community leader who currently represents Ward 2 on the Riverside City Council. She is the first woman to ever represent Ward 2, and she is the second Latina and the second LGBTQ+ person ever elected to the Riverside City Council. As a Councilmember, Clarissa has worked tirelessly to get things done for her community, securing funding to repair roads, standing up to warehouse overdevelopment and utility rate increases, and voting to expand housing and implement a five-year plan to reduce homelessness.
A veteran campaign organizer, Clarissa has worked on presidential, congressional, state legislative, county, and municipal campaigns throughout California. She also served as Chair of the Riverside Transit Agency’s Greater Riverside Transportation NOW Chapter and worked as a Legislative Field Representative to former Riverside Councilmember Andy Melendrez.
Clarissa holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science with a concentration in Politics and Government from California State University, Northridge and a Master’s Degree in Urban and Regional Planning with an emphasis in Planning and Policy at California Polytechnic State University, Pomona. To learn more, visit ClarissaCervantes.com.