Central Valley Leadership Round Table Endorses John Duarte for Congress

RELEASED December 21, 2023

MERCED, CA – Today, John Duarte announces an endorsement from the Central Valley Leadership Round Table. The Central Valley Leadership Round Table (CVLRT) is a group of elected officials and community leaders in Fresno County, Madera County, Stanislaus County and Merced County, many of whom are former farm laborers or the children of farm workers.

The President of the CVLRT, Mr. Eliseo Gamiño stated “I am pleased to have John Duarte’s commitment to work with CVLRT members to improve the livelihoods of all of his constituency. Among the pressing issues in the San Joaquin Valley includes real immigration reform for families, DACA, quality education in our K-12 Public School System; especially math and English Language Arts, affordable housing, and affordable rent to name a few.” 

Congressman John Duarte released the following statement regarding the endorsement:

“I’m a fourth-generation Central Valley farmer who believes we need to create more opportunities for hard-working people to achieve the American dream. In Washington, I’m fighting for the farmers, working people, and middle-class families who are struggling from unaffordable everyday prices. I’m honored to have received an endorsement from the Central Valley Leadership Round Table. It is a testament to our common vision of building a better future for our Valley.”

John Duarte is the first Republican to have been endorsed by the Central Valley Leadership Round Table. John Duarte’s campaign has continued to secure endorsements from Latino community leaders, businesses, and organizations throughout the Valley. The growing support among the Latino community is a testament to John’s mission in Congress to work across the aisle and find real solutions for the Valley.

For more information about John Duarte and his campaign, please visit www.johnduarteforcongress.com.

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