David’s
ENDORSEMENTS
Elected Officials
Donny Youngblood
Sheriff, Kern County
Mike Boudreaux
Sheriff, Tulare County
Margaret Mims
Sheriff, Fresno County
Dave Robinson
Sheriff, KINGS County
Cynthia Zimmer
District Attorney, KERN County
Tim Ward
District Attorney, Tulare County
Lisa Smittcamp
District Attorney, Fresno County
Kevin McCarthy
House republican Leader
David Valadao
Congressman
Connie Conway
Congresswoman
Shannon Grove
State Senator
Vince Fong
State Assemblyman
Andy Vidak
State Senator (Fmr)
Phillip Peters
Supervisor, Kern County
Pete Vander Poel III
Supervisor, Tulare County
Dennis Townsend
Supervisor, Tulare County
Larry Micari
Supervisor, Tulare County
Doug Verboon
Supervisor, Kings County
Buddy Mendes
Supervisor, Fresno County
Steven Nelson
Mayor, City of Visalia
Joe Alindajao
Councilman, City of Delano
Daniel Borreli
Mayor Pro Tem, City of Arvin
Diane Sharp
Councilwoman, City of Hanford
Reuben Shortnacy
Chief of Police, City of CoRcoran
Wes Hensley
Chief of Police, City of Tulare (fmr)
Pastor Greg Tatum
Former Senate District 16 Candidate
“David Shepard understands the needs of Central Valley families and will be a fierce advocate for public safety in Sacramento. He has my full support for State Senate.”
Tulare Sheriff Mike Boudreaux
“David Shepard is uniquely positioned to win in Senate District 16 and deliver results for Central Valley families. David is dedicated, hard- working, and most importantly, will fight for the values of the Central Valley. He has my full support and backing in his campaign for State Senate.”
HOUSE REPUBLICAN LEADER KEVIN MCCARTHY
“David Shepard will bring a much-needed fresh perspective to Sacramento and deliver on the issues that matter to working valley families: increased water infrastructure, new jobs and opportunity, and improved public safety.”
Congresswoman Connie Conway
“David Shepard is a farmer, father, and community leader — a true son of the Central Valley. He will fight back against Sacramento overreach and work hard to preserve our way of life.”
Senator Shannon Grove
“We need new leaders like David Shepard who will fight for water, agriculture, public safety, and Central Valley jobs. David cares about our community and will get the job done as our State Senator.”
Assemblyman Vince Fong
“We need strong leaders representing Tulare County in the State Senate and David Shepard has the experience and commitment to serve our community well. I look forward to working with him as our next State Senator.”
Tulare Supervisor Pete Vander Poel
Organizations
California District Attorneys Association
California State Sheriffs Association
Police Officers Research Association of California
Kern Law Enforcement Association
Tulare County Deputy Sheriffs Association
Tulare County Deputy Sheriffs Association
Kern, Inyo and Mono Counties Building and Construction Trades Council
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 428
Crime Victims United
Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association PAC
The Bakersfield Californian
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