FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
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Holstege Secures Support from Top Education Leaders and Key Unions, Setting the Stage for a Resounding Victory in November

ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 47, CA — Christy Holstege, the leading candidate for Assembly District 47, has been endorsed by California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond. This high-profile endorsement, coupled with support from the California Federation of Teachers (CFT), California Faculty Association (CFA), California Teachers Association (CTA), and California School Employees Association (CSEA), cements Holstege's reputation as the education candidate and positions her campaign to decisively beat the GOP in November.

“I am deeply honored to have the endorsement of State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond,” said Holstege. “In California, we have the ability to make sure every child has access to a quality education while also supporting our hardworking educators. In the Assembly, I will fight to bring the necessary resources to our schools, champion policies that benefit students and teachers, and help us build the workforce of the future.”

Holstege’s dedication to public education is deeply rooted in her personal and professional background. Growing up as the daughter of a public school teacher and administrator who spent 35 years in education, Holstege has seen firsthand the challenges and rewards of teaching. Her first volunteer position was at a Head Start program in Sacramento, and she has continued to support educational initiatives throughout her career. Holstege attended UC Santa Barbara, where she was actively involved in advocating for better working conditions for campus employees. Her commitment to education is unwavering, and she is determined to bring that passion to the State Assembly.

The closely watched seat remains a top pickup priority for California Assembly Democrats after Holstege lost to her GOP opponent by just 85 votes in 2022, in one of the closest races in California legislative history. Incumbent Republican Assemblymember Greg Wallis currently holds one of the most endangered seats in Sacramento. The district boasts a solid 6.4% Democratic voter registration advantage, a figure that's projected to swell to an imposing 10-12% by the time November 2024 rolls around.

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