(Highland, CA) – The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, California Nations Indian Gaming Association, Morongo Band of Mission Indians, Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians, Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians, Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians, Wilton Rancheria, Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians, Barona Band of Mission Indians, Rincon Band of Luiseno Indians, Buena Vista Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians have all endorsed James Ramos for State Assembly 2020.
“As a past tribal chairman of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians I am honored to have the support of California Tribal Nations and considering that these endorsements come during National Native American Heritage Month makes it even more special,” said Assembly member Ramos. “As the first Native American from a California Indian tribe elected to the State Legislature I take pride in being a strong voice for our culture in the State Capitol.”
Ramos served as a Supervisor of San Bernardino County from 2012 to 2018. Ramos is a graduate for local public schools and CSU San Bernardino. He served two terms as San Manuel tribal chairman from 2008 to 2012.
AD 40 Notes:
Assembly District 40 includes the cities of San Bernardino, Redlands, Highland, Loma Linda and Rancho Cucamonga. Ramos won the 40th Assembly District in 2018 by 19%. Governor Gavin Newsom won the district by over 7%. The latest voter registration numbers show that Democrats have a 10% registration advantage. Read more about the campaign at www.jamesramos.org.