Endorsements
Ella Baker Center Action Fund aims to hold those in power accountable to our communities. We work to build people power and disrupt institutions that have historically harmed Black, Brown, low and no income people. With this in mind, we take the decision to endorse as a serious responsibility and will continue to impact elections even in instances where we do not endorse a specific candidate.
We are excited to announce our 2026 endorsements!
Jackie Elward for State Assembly (AD12)
Jackie Elward is a Black migrant woman with a strong history of supporting vulnerable and marginalized communities. Her priorities include housing, mental health, and public safety. She knows that true public safety happens when we invest in the community. We are confident that Jackie Elward has the experience, knowledge, and passion to make a positive impact.
She would represent Assembly District 12, which includes Marin County and parts of Sonoma County. Jackie Elward is the current Vice Mayor and former Mayor of Rohnert Park. She is the first Black woman to be elected to the City Council.
We endorsed Jackie for her primary in June of 2026 and are ecstatic that she is now one of the candidates running in the General Election happening November 3rd. We are doubling down on our support for Jackie and we ask you to join us and do the same. You can find her website here for more on her policy platforms.
State Propositions
YES on Proposition 3
Proposition 3 is a tax measure that would maintain the current tax on the wealthiest Californians. Prop 3 does NOT increase taxes for anyone. Instead, it would continue an existing tax applied to people making well over $300,000! The money from this tax goes directly to schools. It is a crucial funding stream that raises between $5 billion and $15 billion a year.
Why it’s on the Ballot: Wealthy Californians have been paying this tax since 2012. It is set to expire in 2031. Proposition 3 makes this tax permanent so that this crucial funding for California schools remains in place.
Keep Our Schools Funded!! Vote YES on Prop 3
NO on Proposition 39
Proposition 39 is a voter suppression measure designed to keep us away from the ballot box and threaten our right to vote. This proposition would require “qualifying government identification” to vote. They have not yet clarified what that means—as it is written, your state driver’s license or CA identification may not meet the requirements. On top of creating a financial barrier, it is also an access barrier that will hurt women and our Trans siblings. Women who change their names during marriage may lose their right to vote, as well as Trans individuals whose name may not match the one on their birth certificate.
This proposition is an attack on our right to vote. We know that obtaining an official ID is a barrier for many community members, like the elderly, unsheltered folks, and those who are previously incarcerated. For returning citizens, obtaining an ID is already difficult—many are released with no form of identification, and they may not have access to the needed documentation to obtain one. This proposition would lock people out of the democratic process. It will restrict our ability to vote by mail and make voting inaccessible for countless Californians.
Why It’s on the Ballot: This proposition has been framed as a voter security measure. But let’s be honest, there is no voter crisis in California. The far-right is using a non-issue to push forward a dangerous bill to keep us from voting them out.
Protect the Vote, Vote NO on Prop 39
NO on Proposition 43
Proposition 43 would make it harder to pass local special taxes. It could lower local government budgets, which support services including schools, roads, hospitals, affordable housing, and other locally designated purposes.
Under current law, some special tax measures placed on the ballot through citizen initiatives can be approved by a simple majority of voters. This proposition would require a higher two-thirds vote on these measures, even when a clear majority of local voters supports raising revenue for a specific community priority. Communities most impacted by public policy should have meaningful power over the decisions that shape their lives.
Why It’s on the Ballot: Proposition 43 would require special tax measures to be approved by a two-thirds vote and could lower funding for local services.
Keep our Communities Funded, Vote NO on Prop 43
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