Ro Khanna Receives More Bipartisan Endorsements Ahead of the General Election

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The Ro for Congress campaign today announced another impressive list of local endorsements ahead of the general election. These endorsements include San Jose City Councilmembers Pete Constant and Johnny Khamis, Santa Clara County School Board Trustee Grace Mah, Fremont Unified School Board Member Lily Mei, and former Fremont Vice Mayor and City Councilmember Steve Cho. The latest bipartisan endorsements build on Khanna's strong momentum ahead of the general election, and reflect the growing consensus that Rep. Mike Honda has not been an effective leader for the district.

"I'm very proud that my grassroots campaign is supported by so many leaders from different backgrounds and across the political spectrum," said Ro Khanna. "While my opponent has relied on national and special interest backing, our campaign has worked hard to gain the trust and respect of those who actually live and work in the 17th district. I look forward to taking this inclusive and accessible approach to Congress."

"As a member of the Santa Clara County School Board, I'm excited that Ro's concrete agenda places a strong emphasis on improving and expanding access to quality public education," said Santa Clara County School Board Trustee Grace Mah. "Ro recognizes that we need more accountability, access to technology, and greater pay and appreciation for our teachers."

"Ro's commitment to community and accessibility has already earned him widespread support," said former Fremont Vice Mayor and City Councilmember Steve Cho. "I've been very impressed with Ro's grassroots campaign, and as the former Vice Mayor of Fremont, I recognize that his tireless work ethic is exactly what this hardworking district deserves."

"Ro is keenly aware of the challenges that young people face in the 21st century, and he has offered concrete solutions to address those challenges," said Fremont Unified School District Board Member Lily Mei. "I know that he is the right choice for students, parents, and teachers, who are constantly striving to improve our local public school system. I'm excited to continue working closely with Ro to promote common sense education reforms, improve STEM education by incorporating coding in the classroom, and expand broadband access for our schools."

"Ro has had strong bipartisan support since he launched his campaign, and I'm proud to be part of that," said San Jose City Councilmember Pete Constant. "Unfortunately, Mike Honda has never been interested in working across the aisle, which is a stark departure from the long tradition of pragmatic leadership in Silicon Valley. Given Ro's common sense approach and his unique understanding of economic issues, I'm confident he'll be an effective representative for our region."

"I'm impressed by Ro's focus on growing the economy and creating good paying local jobs in a fiscally responsible manner," said San Jose City Councilmember Johnny Khamis. "His unique experience and expertise is exactly what Silicon Valley needs in the 21st century."

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