California women’s groups back Anna Caballero for state treasurer

By AI, Created 8:20 PM UTC, May 22, 2026, /AGP/ – A coalition of California women’s organizations and elected leaders has endorsed Sen. Anna Caballero for state treasurer, citing her record on equality, women’s rights and working families. The endorsements could help Caballero sharpen her case as she seeks to become the first Latina elected to statewide office in California.

Why it matters: - The endorsements add institutional support from women’s organizations, legislators and labor allies across California. - Caballero is positioning her campaign around experience, public service and representation in a race for one of the state’s top financial posts. - If elected, Caballero would become the first Latina elected to statewide office in California.

What happened: - California women’s groups and leaders endorsed Sen. Anna Caballero for state treasurer. - Endorsers include the Legislative Democratic Women’s Caucus, Latinas Lead CA, the Santa Barbara Women’s Club and more than 20 elected female California state legislators. - Individual supporters listed in the announcement include Senate President pro Tempore Monique Limón, Senate Majority Leader Angelique Ashby, Senate Assistant Majority Whip Susan Rubio, Sen. Lena Gonzalez, Board of Equalization member Sally Lieber and Rep. Zoe Lofgren.

The details: - Caballero was the first woman elected mayor of Salinas. - Caballero was the first Latina to represent her Assembly and Senate districts. - Caballero has more than 30 years in public service. - Her previous roles include mayor of Salinas, cabinet member for Gov. Jerry Brown, state assemblymember and state senator. - The campaign website is More information. - The endorsement list also includes Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas, the California Latino Legislative Caucus, California Conference of Carpenters, International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, California State Association of Electrical Workers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, Pipeliners and HVACR Technicians UA Local 246, Democratic clubs and labor organizations. - Caballero’s campaign said she learned the value of hard work and making every dollar count from her family of copper miners.

Between the lines: - The endorsement rollup signals an effort to frame Caballero as the consensus candidate with deep ties to Democratic, labor and women’s political networks. - The campaign is leaning on identity, experience and coalition support to broaden her appeal beyond a traditional treasurer race.

What’s next: - Caballero’s campaign will continue using endorsements and her government record to make the case to voters. - The campaign’s website points voters to more details on her plans.

The bottom line: - Caballero is turning a broad coalition of women’s groups and elected leaders into a central argument for why she should manage California’s finances.