The people we elect to public office and which ballot measures win or lose has a direct impact on our jobs and our ability to provide the communities we serve with high-quality, public services. Below are the official endorsements of our union, IFPTE Local 21. Our endorsement process is democratic, nonpartisan, and member-driven.
Visit our Endorsements Process & Criteria page for more information about how we make endorsements.
Click here to see our past endorsements.
Please note that these are endorsements our members have made in each of the regions where we work, but this does not represent the full scope of candidates and measures on the ballot. For recommendations on races that are not listed below, please consider the California Labor Federation’s recommendations.
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*Indicates a current or former Local 21 member
2025 Special Elections
San Jose - Special Election - Tuesday, April 8
City Council
- Gabby Chavez-Lopez, District 3
Oakland - Special Election - Tuesday, April 15
Mayor
- Barbara Lee
City Council
- Kara Murray-Badal, District 2
