AFSCME California People Endorses Dr. Paula Swift for Assembly District 70

Seal Beach, CA – Dr. Paula Swift, candidate for California State Assembly District 70, today announced the endorsement of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) California People, one of the nation's largest and most influential public sector unions. The public service workers' union backs Dr. Swift's commitment to working families and economic security.

"AFSCME members deliver the public services Californians depend on every single day. We need leaders who fight for us — for better wages, stronger benefits, and workplaces where we are respected,” said Matthew Maldonado, Chair of AFSCME California People. “Dr. Paula Swift has made working families her life's work, and she will carry that fight to Sacramento. AFSCME California PEOPLE proudly endorses Dr. Paula Swift for State Assembly."

AFSCME California People represents tens of thousands of public service workers across California — including nurses, corrections officers, sanitation workers, and other essential employees who deliver the services communities depend on every day. The union's endorsement of Dr. Swift signals strong labor support for her candidacy ahead of the November election.

"I am honored to have the endorsement of AFSCME California People. Public service workers are the backbone of our communities,” said Dr. Swift. “I’m proud to champion what they have earned and deserve in Sacramento — because when we take care of the people who take care of California, everyone benefits.”

Assembly District 70 encompasses communities across Orange County including all of Westminster, Stanton, Los Alamitos, Fountain Valley, and Garden Grove, along with portions of Seal Beach, Santa Ana, and Huntington Beach.

The Primary Election will take place on November 3, 2026

To learn more about Swift and her campaign, please visit: votepaulaswift.com