Endorsements

Congressional Hispanic Caucus’ BOLD PAC

“Gil Cisneros is an exemplary individual that represents the best of Build Our Leadership Diversity (BOLD) PAC’s values. Gil is all about service: from his decade serving in our Navy, to his educational foundation supporting San Gabriel Valley students, to fighting for working families in Washington, Gil is exactly the kind of servant leader that we need back in Congress. He has delivered on economic investment, pushed to stop gun violence, and protected our environment – and I look forward to getting Gil back on the Hill!” – Congresswoman Linda Sánchez, BOLD PAC Chair

International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 36

“The working men and women of the International Union of Painters & Allied Trades (IUPAT) District Council 36 are pleased to give Gil Cisneros our enthusiastic support and endorsement. Gil understands the critical work that our members do to keep our economy moving, and he has supported our workers in both Congress and in the Biden Administration. Gil is a seasoned veteran who knows how to move the needle in DC. Let’s get Gil on the Hill!” – Robert Smith

Operating Engineers Local 12

“In Congress and at the Defense Department, Gil Cisneros has been a bold, forward-thinking, unapologetic champion for California’s working people. He has worked with us to support better wages and benefits, tougher workplace protections, and expand our middle class. Operating Engineers Local 12 is proud to support Gil Cisneros to represent the San Gabriel Valley in Congress because we know he will fight for a stronger middle class. Let’s get Gil on the Hill!” – Matt Gaines, Operating Engineers Local 12

I am proud to support Gil Cisneros to be the next member of Congress to represent the San Gabriel Valley. As the son of a working class family and as a Navy veteran, Gil truly embodies what public service should be about. I have worked with Gil in Congress before and know he is the right person to help the Democratic Party take back the House, fight for common sense gun control, women’s rights and support Asian Americans as well as all the beautifully diverse communities of this district. Let’s get #GilontheHill!

Congressmember John Garamendi

As Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, Gil served admirably, lowering costs for our troops, expanding health care access and increasing educational opportunities. I had the honor of serving with Gil In Congress and working with him during his time in the pentagon. He is the best. In Congress he championed common sense gun safety legislation and environmental protections. It would be an honor to serve with him again as he continues his mission to improve the lives of his neighbors in the 31st Congressional district and all Americans.

Congressmember Josh Harder

Gil and I were elected together and advanced legislation to strengthen America’s middle class and lower costs for Californians. I support Gil in his bid for California’s 31st Congressional district because I know he’ll bring that same spirit of cooperation and determination that made him so effective in representing Los Angeles County.

Congressmember Salud Carbajal

Gil Cisneros has fought to protect our environment and the health of all Californians. From protecting our air quality, to preventing the expansion of oil drilling in our neighborhoods and communities, Gil has been a champion of the environment and I wholeheartedly endorse him for Congress.

Congressmember Raul Ruiz

As an emergency room physician, I know how important it is to ensure that Americans have affordable, quality healthcare. Gil Cisneros has been a steadfast leader in this fight, both in Congress and at the Department of Defense. Gil has lowered costs for middle class families and taken measures to protect the environment, and I proudly support him to be the next member of Congress from the San Gabriel Valley.

Congressmember Linda Sánchez

Gil has always been a neighbor and a friend, representing Los Angeles County with me. He shares my deeply held values: Improving America’s education system, lowering costs for families, and protecting our environment to improve the quality of our air and water. I’m thrilled to support Gil in his bid for California’s 31st Congressional district.

Congressmember Nanette Barragán

Gil has used his good fortune to improve the fortune of thousands of Latino students in Los Angeles County. In Congress he fought to lower tuition costs for students and our veterans and has led the Administrations efforts to expand educational opportunities at the Department of Defense.

Congressmember Vicente Gonzalez

In Congress, Gil Cisneros was a steadfast voice to protect consumers, uplift the Latino community, and fight for justice in Los Angeles County. He has served his country with distinction in uniform, and as the Undersecretary of of Defense. I’m proud to endorse him.

Congressmember Veronica Escobar

In Congress and at the Department of Defense, Gil Cisneros was a fighter for the issues we hold dear: stopping gun violence, supporting public education, and protecting our environment. I support Gil because I know he’ll be a fighter for his constituents. Let’s get Gil on the Hill!

I am proud to endorse Gil once again because he embodies servant leadership. I know he will continue to champion immigration reform, gun safety, and educational opportunities for all in Congress.

I’ve represented the San Gabriel Valley in the House of Representatives and currently on the Board of Supervisors — and I was born and raised here. I strongly endorse Gil Cisneros to represent the 31st Congressional District, because as a public servant he has consistently demonstrated his commitment to the people in our community, both as a Congressmember and as Under Secretary of Defense. He deeply understands the challenges faced by our communities and has dedicated his life to advocating for women’s rights, DREAMers, education access, and veterans. I support #GilontheHill because he has never compromised his values and his commitment to standing up for our working-class families over special interests.

I am supporting Gil Cisneros to represent the San Gabriel Valley in Congress because he has a proven track record of defending women’s rights, fighting for common sense gun safety, and cracking down on special interest money in politics. Gil has the experience needed to help middle-class families in the San Gabriel Valley.Gil has spent his life serving others and he will continue to help uplift our families here in Baldwin Park.

Greg Palatto

As a school board member, I fight for strong public schools every day. I see that same spirit in Gil Cisneros. Gil has used his good fortune in the service of others: his foundation has helped so many kids from the San Gabriel Valley have a shot at college. Gil has fought for public education, worker rights, and environmental protection in Congress, and I can’t wait to see him represent the San Gabriel Valley in Congress. Let’s get Gil on the Hill!

Carlos Salcedo

Gil Cisneros is a long-time champion of public education and the San Gabriel Valley. He has a proven track record of using his good fortune to help others, supporting many students from the San Gabriel Valley to help them achieve their college dreams. Gil is a proven leader on the environment, a champion for labor, and he has a deep understanding of the needs of our community. I’m proud to support his run for Congress!

Jorge Marquez

I support Gil because he has been a lifelong champion for the San Gabriel Valley. With his deep personal and familial ties to our region, he understands our unique needs and values. Gil is the missing piece of the puzzle for our team in the San Gabriel Valley. With his unwavering commitment, he’s the ideal candidate to fight for us in Congress. I look forward to seeing servant leaders like Gil back in Congress, advocating for enacting common-sense gun reform, protecting the middle class, and ensuring investments in the environment, all to benefit California’s 31st Congressional District.

Gil Cisneros has been a strong education advocate for students across the San Gabriel Valley for over a decade. As a former principal, I know Gil understands what it takes to provide a better future for our children. In the Pentagon, Gil spearheaded policies to support women, families, and LGBTQ+ service members in the military. Now more than ever, we need experienced leaders like Gil in Washington to uplift students and protect our vulnerable populations.

As a former constituent of Gil’s, and as a current elected official, I have seen Gil’s constant leadership over the years. From issues like gun violence to public education, I know that Gil fights for what is right every single time. I’m proud to endorse Gil because he is by far and away the best Democrat to represent the San Gabriel Valley – let’s get Gil on the Hill!

Our next Congressmember in the San Gabriel Valley needs to fight for us. When my family needed help with casework services, Gil stepped into action for my family. He cut red tape, got them help, and helped my family stay together. He fought for us.