We need Democrats to run for office. But if a Democrat is running in a blue state, does it matter? Sure, all elections matter, but does this one actually matter?

Does it?? A Democrat held this seat before. (He resigned suddenly #MeToo.) And so a Democrat is very likely going to win this seat again. PLUS it’s for the California State Assembly (lower house in the state legislature), where Democrats already have a supermajority. This is Blue California!! Why does this election in District 45 matter?

Ankur Patel will tell you why. He lives in that district. He’s a progressive. And he’s a candidate for that seat.

Ankur Patel has worked for LAUSD school board member Scott Schmerelson. He’s also been an organizer with the  National Union of Healthcare Workers, an activist and Volunteer with Food & Water Watch, and is a new member of the Valley Chapter of the Los Angeles Tenants Union.

Today’s talking points: Single-payer healthcare in California, fixing the education system and magnet schools, and fighting for families and communities affected by the Aliso Canyon gas leak, the largest natural gas disaster in US history.

LINKS!

http://ankurforassembly.com

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