Endorsements
Eric Alegria for State Senate
Eric Alegria is proud to have received the following endorsements for his campaign for California State Senate.
“Eric Alegria knows that a good education and financial security provide opportunities for a better life. As a former Mayor and School Board member, Eric worked to improve the quality of life in his community from investing in student achievement and mental health support to delivering resources for small businesses. I’m proud to endorse Eric Alegria for State Senate because his experience of bringing people together to tackle challenges is the type of leadership California needs right now."
"I'm supporting Eric Alegria because he and I share a passion for ensuring our community's children can appreciate our coastline and natural environment for future generations. He's an advocate for public education and mentoring students who are interested in careers in public service. Eric will serve us well as our State Senator, and I'm proud to endorse him."
"We need a State Senator who understands that maintaining our quality of life aren't just talking points—they're essential to who we are as Beach Cities. Eric Alegria gets it. He knows that one-size-fits-all solutions from Sacramento don't work for our coastal communities, and he has the experience to fight for policies that protect what makes the South Bay special."
"Eric Alegria is a true public servant who puts our community first. He has a proven track record of bringing people together to deliver results and ensure programs and policies are enacted efficiently for our residents. I'm proud to endorse Eric for State Senate because he's the forward-thinking leader we need representing us in Sacramento."
"Eric Alegria understands that education provides the starting line every child needs to succeed. His record of bringing people together—from strengthening school safety to expanding mental health support—shows the kind of collaborative leadership we need in Sacramento. I'm proud to support Eric for State Senate because he'll fight to ensure every student gets a fair shot at their future,"
"I am proud to endorse [Eric] because he's easy to work with, has the ability to think strategically and focus on the bigger picture...His ability to engage with diverse perspectives, build consensus, and find common ground makes him an exceptional candidate. Eric's collaborative approach and dedication to our community are qualities that will serve us well moving forward."
John Chiang
Former California State Treasurer
Mike Gatto
Former State Assemblymember
Dave Bradley
Rancho Palos Verdes Mayor
Jim Light
Redondo Beach Mayor
Alicia Weintraub
Calabasas City Councilmember
Tracey Miller-Zarnake
El Segundo Unified School Board Vice President
City Leaders
Rancho Palos Verdes City Councilmember Stephen Perestam
Rancho Palos Verdes City Councilmember George Lewis
Calabasas City Councilmember Edward Albrecht
Palos Verdes Estates City Councilmember Derek Lazzaro
Palos Verdes Estates City Councilmember David McGowan
Rolling Hills Estates City Councilmember Velveth Schmitz
Rolling Hills Estates City Councilmember Britt Huff
Rolling Hills City Councilmember Pat Wilson
El Segundo City Councilmember Drew Boyles
Redondo Beach City Councilmember Zein Obagi, Jr.
Former Torrance Mayor Pat Furey
Torrance City Councilmember Asam Sheikh
Torrance City Councilmember Bridgett Lewis
Former Palos Verdes Estates Mayor Bill Finer
Former Palos Verdes Estates Mayor Kenny Kao
Former Palos Verdes Estates City Mayor and Councilmember Betty Lin Peterson
Former Rolling Hills Estates Mayor Steve Zuckerman
Former Rancho Palos Verdes Mayor Jim Knight
School Boardmembers
Palos Verdes Unified School Board President Linda Kurt
Torrance Unified School District Boardmember Dave Zygielbaum
Former Palos Verdes Unified School Board President & Boardmember Dora De La Rosa
Former Palos Verdes Unified School Boardmember Rick Phillips
Community Leaders
Los Angeles Democratic Party Vice Chair Jacob Haik*
Former IBEW International Representative Tim Dixon*
Sunstone Management Inc. CEO John Keisler
Torrance Community Leader Jean Adelsman
*Title for identification purposes only