Seal Beach, CA – Today, Dr. Paula Swift, candidate for California State Assembly District 70, announced the endorsements of Garden Grove City Councilwomen Ariana Arestegui and Yesenia Muñeton, further underscoring the growing coalition of elected leaders who believe Dr. Swift is the right leader to represent Orange County families in Sacramento.

"I am honored to have the endorsements of Councilwomen Ariana Arestegui and Yesenia Muñeton," said Dr. Swift. "We share a fundamental belief that government works best when it fights for the people who need it most and that every family in this district deserves the stability, opportunity, and support to build a good life here.”

Dr. Swift and both Councilwomen are united by a genuine commitment to the issues Orange County families care about most — affordable housing, thriving local businesses, educational equity, and a government that works for working people. Their alignment means the families of Assembly District 70 will have advocates fighting for them at both City Hall and in Sacramento.

"Dr. Paula Swift has dedicated her career to uplifting the most vulnerable members of our community," said Councilwoman Arestegui. "She has fought for families and helped them thrive. I'm proud to endorse her for Assembly because she will hone that same resolve to stand up for Orange County residents in the Legislature."

"Dr. Swift understands something I have believed my entire career — when we invest in our most vulnerable communities, we invest in the future of our entire community," said Councilwoman Muñeton. "Education is the great equalizer, and every person regardless of their zip code, income, or circumstances deserves access to quality education and resources. I am proud to endorse Dr. Paula Swift for Assembly District 70 because I know she will bring that same fight and commitment to Sacramento."

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 June 2, 2026

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

About Dr. Paula Swift

Dr. Paula Swift is a devoted small business owner, educator, advocate, and proud wife and mother who understands the complexity of life in California, the opportunities it creates, and the challenges that too often keep families from thriving. She is running for State Assembly District 70 because Californians deserve a leader who listens, understands, and delivers real solutions that make daily life more affordable.

A native Californian raised with the values of hard work, service, and community, Paula put herself through college while raising a family. Her academic achievements are not simply credentials; they are the tools she uses to solve problems, build consensus, and create meaningful change. 

For more than twenty years, Paula has worked across the nonprofit, public, and private sectors, devoting her career to strengthening systems that should support, not fail, the people they serve. As CEO of her consulting firm, she partners with government agencies, schools, small businesses, and community organizations to address inequities, improve operations, and expand access to essential resources. 

In addition to her role as CEO, Paula serves as an adjunct professor at a local college. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Azusa Pacific University, a Master of Communication Management, and a Doctorate in Organizational Change and Leadership from the University of Southern California.

A proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, she embodies a lifelong commitment to leadership, service, and community empowerment. She and her husband are the proud parents of three adult children and a cherished Cane Corso.

Her deepest passion remains her long-standing advocacy for foster youth and domestic violence survivors. At age 35, a tragic act of domestic violence claimed the life of her four-year-old son and nearly her own life. Widowed, shattered, and left to raise her surviving child alone while working through tremendous grief, Paula was determined to fight for her family and for every single person overlooked, unheard, or left behind by the government meant to protect them.

Paula spent more than two decades supporting children and families in the foster care system, fighting to improve stability, access to mental health care, educational opportunity, and long-term outcomes for youth impacted by trauma. She is committed to carrying that work into the State Assembly. 

In the Assembly, Paula will fight for better access to:

• Safe, thriving communities where women, children, and families can live with stability and dignity

• Affordable, accessible health care, including trauma-informed care for survivors and families

• Stable housing and pathways to first-time homeownership

• Lower costs of living so working families can achieve real economic security

• Strong public schools that support the whole child and give every student the opportunity to succeed

• Strong protections and opportunities for California’s foster youth

• Policies that honor, protect, and support seniors with dignity and care