WHITTIER, Calif. – Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez’s (D-Whittier) announced today that the Association of Orange County Deputy Sheriffs endorsed her re-election campaign in California’s 41st congressional district. The AOCDS represent approximately 4,600 active and retired sworn peace officers from Orange County’s sheriff’s department, district attorney’s office, probation department and OC Parks.
Sánchez is the incumbent running in the redrawn 41st district, which includes parts of Los Angeles and Orange counties she currently or previously represented in Congress, including her hometown of Whittier.
“Earning the endorsement of the Association of Orange County Deputy Sheriffs during Police Week, when we honor the courage and sacrifice of these brave men and women, makes this recognition even more meaningful,” said Congresswoman Sánchez. “Their bravery deserves our deepest respect, and their trust means everything to me. I will always fight to give them the resources and support they need to protect the communities we serve.”
The proud daughter of Mexican immigrant parents and a lifelong Southern Californian, Sánchez has spent her career fighting for people who too often don’t have a seat at the table. From her early days teaching English as a second language to challenging abusive corporations as labor lawyer to becoming the first woman of color to lead her party on a House Ways and Means subcommittee, Sánchez has shown she is never afraid to take on tough battles.
Sánchez is currently the House Democratic Chief Deputy Whip. She is the former chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) and the current chair of BOLD PAC, the campaign arm of the CHC. She has used her leadership positions to expand Latino representation in Congress and champion policies that uplift working families, women and immigrants.
A graduate of UC Berkeley and UCLA Law, Sánchez lives in Whittier with her son, Joaquín, and their dog Scully. She is one of only 13 women in history to give birth while serving in Congress.
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