Congressman John Garamendi Endorses Joanna Weiss for Congress
ORANGE COUNTY, CA – Today, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08) endorsed Joanna Weiss to represent California’s 47th Congressional district.
“Joanna Weiss is building a strong campaign, and I know she will be a fierce advocate for her district when elected to Congress,” said Representative Garamendi. “It is absolutely crucial that we address the climate crisis and provide real solutions for the American people and our economy. I know that Joanna will do just that when she is elected, and I look forward to working alongside her for the people of California.”
“I have long admired Representative Garamendi for his dedication to working class families – whether through fighting for college affordability, protecting Social Security and Medicare, or supporting veterans and their families. Rep. Garamendi’s lifelong service to California and our country serves as a model of leadership for all generations. I am incredibly honored to have earned his endorsement in this campaign,” said Joanna Weiss. “I look forward to serving alongside him in Congress and providing real solutions for the many challenges facing Californians and our country.”
Representative John Garamendi is the latest major Congressional endorsement for Joanna Weiss, following shortly after Representative Annie Kuster. Weiss is also endorsed by State Controller Malia Cohen, Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis, Anaheim Mayor Asheligh Aitken, Rep. Eric Swalwell, Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, and Rep. Julia Brownley, Rep. Linda Sánchez, former Congressman Harley Rouda, Rep. Lois Frankel, Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris, Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley, dozens of other women and local leaders, Moms Fed Up, EMILYs List, Elect Democratic Women PAC, Women’s Political Committee, and labor, who have announced their enthusiastic endorsement of Weiss.
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Joanna is a former litigator and Adjunct Professor at Chapman University School of Law where she taught courses on Pre-Trial Civil Procedure and Public Interest Lawyering. Joanna served on the Board of Directors of the Public Law Center for over a decade, winning multiple awards for her legal and community leadership.
As founder of Women for American Values and Ethics (WAVE), Joanna has activated over 2,300 activists to donate over 50,000 volunteer hours, register over 10,000 students, and raise millions to support candidates and causes in Orange County, CA.
Born and raised in Orange County, Joanna attended Capistrano Valley High School and Saddleback College, graduated from UCLA, and received her JD from USC School of Law. Joanna and her husband Jason love to surf, hike, and volunteer with their children Leah, Will, and Audrey.
