Gov. Newsom Endorses Holstege For Pass Area Assembly Seat

COACHELLA VALLEY, CA — Palm Springs Councilmember Christy Holstege announced Wednesday that her bid for the 47th Assembly District seat, which includes Banning and Beaumont, has the backing of Gov. Gavin Newsom.

In a released statement from the Holstege campaign, the Newsom endorsement read, “Christy Holstege is just the kind of bold, decisive leader we need in these trying times. As a Mayor and businesswoman, Christy Holstege has been a driven, effective, and tireless advocate for Inland Empire families. On issues from public safety, to protecting abortion rights, to housing the homeless, Christy has delivered for local families. Join me - vote for Christy Holstege for State Assembly.”

Holstege, a Democrat who works as a civil rights attorney, will face off in November against Republican Greg Wallis, who serves as district director for Assemblyman Chad Mayes.

In January, Mayes announced he would not seek re-election.

“Public policy is in my blood and I’m certainly not done serving. But the time has come for me to move on to the next chapter beyond the state legislature," Mayes said at the time in a released statement. Mayes, who is a registered Independent, left the Republican party as Trumpism took over.

Both Holstege and Wallis have racked up endorsements. See Holstege's endorsement here. See Wallis's here.

Read more about Holstege and the issues she supports on her campaign website. Find Wallis's campaign website here.