No One Left Behind Congratulates Mai Vang, Randy Villegas, and Angela Gonzales-Torres on Historic California Primary Victories
Victories Show That Grassroots Candidates Can Defeat Big Money and Advance a Working-Class Agenda
WASHINGTON, D.C. - No One Left Behind Executive Director, Roza Calderon, congratulated Mai Vang, Randy Villegas, and Angela Gonzales-Torres on their victories in California's primary elections and their advancement to the November general election.
Despite millions of dollars in spending aimed at defeating candidates who refuse to be bought by special interests, voters chose leaders who have remained committed to working people, immigrant communities, and the issues that matter most to everyday families.
Vang, Villegas, and Gonzales-Torres all advanced to the general election in closely watched races that drew significant involvement from well-funded political organizations seeking to shape the outcome of Democratic primaries.
"These victories send a powerful message that our democracy is not for sale," said Roza Calderon, Executive Director of No One Left Behind. "When communities organize, when volunteers knock doors, and when candidates stay rooted in the needs of working people, they can overcome even the most well-funded efforts to silence independent voices. Mai, Randy, and Angela earned the trust of voters because they stood with their communities, not with powerful special interests."
The victories come at a moment when many voters are demanding leaders willing to fight for affordable healthcare, economic opportunity, immigrant rights, and an economy that works for everyone - not just the wealthy and well-connected. Across California, voters rejected the idea that elections can be bought and demonstrated that authentic, community-driven campaigns still have the power to win.
"As Mai, Randy, and Angela move on to the general election, they carry with them a hopeful lesson for communities across the country," added Calderon. "When people come together around shared values and a vision for a better future, they can overcome entrenched interests and build the political power necessary to create real change. We are proud to stand with them and look forward to their continued success in November."
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No One Left Behind PAC invests in candidates and communities too often written off by the national political establishment. We believe Democrats win when they fight for working people, strengthen democracy, and focus relentlessly on the economic issues that shape everyday life. Our mission is to help build a fairer economy, a more responsive government, and a political coalition rooted in the needs of working-class Americans.