Endorsements

"James is exactly the sort of leadership San Mateo County needs in the State Assembly. His independence from corporate special interests will enable him to advocate for needed policies for workers, for affordable housing, and the environment. I currently have the title of youngest legislator but would be thrilled to see James take the record when elected in 2022."

After years in the state legislature, I know James will bring the courage and conviction California needs right now. He has been a fighter for critical issues like childcare and the environment. He has what it takes to win, and even more important, he has what it takes to lead.

“James has the commitment and the courage to put people before politics. He will bring true progressive values to Sacramento and I am thrilled to support him.”

James is exactly the type of candidate the Working Families Party works hard to uplift. He’s corporate-free—we don’t have to wonder what his positions will be at Sacramento—and he has the courage to take on special interests and do what’s right for everyday working Californians.

When he was at Harvard, James Coleman stood up to the powers that be and helped force the richest college in the world to divest from fossil fuels. Now, in the red hot center of the climate crisis, he'll bring the same courage to standing up to the status quo, working for action on the scale that this perilous moment requires.

James will be a tireless voice for the Asian American and Pacific Islander community of San Mateo County. He will fight for affordable housing, safe neighborhoods, and invest in childcare services for all of our working AAPI families.

Progressive policies are undeniably popular in California—universal healthcare and childcare, building affordable housing, and making life easier for working people. All too often politicians run on those ideas, but when they get to Sacramento they don’t prioritize them or abandon them altogether. That’s why we want James. James will deliver on the progressive values we share.

“Sincerity, humility, courage – these are the hallmark qualities, coupled with an indefatigable work ethic, that burn within the hearts of our members. They also happen to be the qualities that The Carpenters most admire in James Coleman, making him the obvious choice to carry the voices and views of thousands of Carpenters and their families to the halls of power in Sacramento.

"James is a powerful example for all of our young people in San Mateo County. Perseverance, strength, and willingness to lead only begin to describe his qualities as an elected official. His work speaks for itself."

James easily stands out as a REACH ally as he is committed to confronting bias and barriers to opportunities for people of color and historically underrepresented people in his community. As a native South San Franciscan he knows the needs of his community because he is a part of it.

James Coleman has clearly envisioned a transition from a fossil fuel economy to a clean energy economy that values working families. Along with this vision, he brings a proven record of organizing for real results, detailing policies that are both ambitious and realizable, and the accountability that comes with rejecting corporate PAC money, unlike others in his race. We are proud to join the intersectional mosaic of progressive organizations and unions fighting to elect him to the State Assembly.

We believe James has what it takes to stand up to corporate interests and for working people. His strong support of universal healthcare, hazard pay for essential workers, and universal childcare proves his commitment to making California better for all its residents. Coleman has been a consistent ally of the working class, and we look forward to supporting his campaign.

Those most impacted by the issues facing our state must be leading the fight to address them. As a young person, James knows how young, working-class people are impacted by issues like rising housing costs, devastating wildfires, and a lack of affordable, accessible, and effective public transportation; and has a history of organizing alongside his community to change things.

When voters see that a candidate has received the Courage to Change distinction, they know that candidate is people-funded, committed to the grassroots, and supports policies that prioritize the working-class in the pursuit of social, economic and racial justice. It means you have the courage to stand up to established interests, big money, and politics as usual no matter the Party.

Coming from a working-class background, James is a candidate we can count on to ensure that California’s working class and working poor are truly represented in our state Legislature, not just corporate interests and the wealthy. Fundamental change doesn't happen overnight, which is why James’ grassroots campaign centers the involvement of young people and seeks to uplift young people as emerging leaders in their community.