WAVE Announces First Round of Progressive Endorsements for Key 2022 Midterm Races

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Women for American Values and Ethics Political Action Committee (WAVE PAC) today announced its first round of endorsements for the 2022 midterm elections totaling $36,000. These 12 candidates reflect WAVE’s progressive values and demonstrate excellent leadership within their communities. Candidates endorsed include:

Tom Umberg, California State Senate, 34^th District
Katie Porter, U.S. Representative, 45^th District
Harley Rouda, U.S. Representative, 48^th District
Mike Levin, U.S. Representative, 49^th District
Dave Min, California State Senate, 37^th District
Catherine Blakespear, California State Senate, 36^th District
Pete Hardin, Orange County District Attorney
Joe Kerr, Orange County Board of Supervisors, 5^th District
Cottie Petrie-Norris, State Assembly 74^th District
Sherine Smith, Orange County Board of Supervisors, 5^th District
Ashleigh Aitken, Mayor, City of Anaheim
Dr. Kathleen Treseder, City Council, City of Irvine

“For the first time, WAVE is positioned to make early investments in key races that will have an impact from the national to the local political landscape,” said Joanna Weiss, Founder and President of WAVE.

WAVE, which endorsed 42 progressive leaders for positions on local, state, and federal levels during the 2020 elections, is a non-partisan political action committee that aims to advance political candidates, organizations and policies that support progressive American values and ethics. To qualify for endorsement, candidates must have a proven track record of upholding the rights of immigrants, women, and the LGBTQ community; supporting climate change science and environmental protections; and, opposing policies that weaken our healthcare laws, gun safety and freedom of the press.

About WAVE

Women for American Values and Ethics Political Action Committee (WAVE PAC), a multi-candidate federal hybrid super PAC, works to advance progressive American values and ethics. WAVE PAC produces significant impacts on local, state, and federal elections through endorsements and vital direct contributions to campaigns up and down ballot; strategic communications to targeted voters using Super PAC funds; impactful digital and print ads, as well as successful social media influencer campaigns; sponsored ballot parties; and member-hosted fundraising. For more information on WAVE PAC, visit www.wave4all.org/elections.

Not authorized by any candidate, candidate committee, or candidate-controlled committee. For more information on WAVE PAC, visit www.wave4all.org/elections. Prepared by WAVE PAC FEC #C00635664.