FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: November 29, 2023
Contact: Emma Weinert, 646-467-3521
Congresswoman Annie Kuster Endorses Joanna Weiss for Congress
ORANGE COUNTY, CA – Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) endorsed Joanna Weiss to represent California’s 47th Congressional district.
“I am proud to endorse Joanna Weiss’ congressional campaign for her commitment to protecting Medicare and Social Security, her track record of standing up for reproductive freedom, and her support for protecting our environment and natural resources,” said Representative Kuster. “I’m excited to support her campaign and look forward to working together when she arrives in Washington.”
“I am honored to have Representative Kuster’s endorsement in this campaign. She is a dedicated leader who is committed to delivering results for the American people. I look forward to working alongside Rep. Kuster in Congress to break through partisan gridlock to address our country’s most pressing economic and environmental issues. There is so much on the line, and I am grateful to be in this fight with Representative Kuster.”
Representative Annie Kuster is the latest major endorsement announcement by the Weiss campaign. 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.
