National Organization for Women Endorses Councilwoman Hahn for Lt. Governor

Another major women's group lines up for Hahn.

Los Angeles - The National Organization for Women (NOW) has voted to endorse Los Angeles City Councilwoman Janice Hahn to become the first female lieutenant governor in California history. Hahn also previously was endorsed by the National Women's Political Caucus (NWPC).

"We looked at all the possible candidates and Janice Hahn rises above them all -- she is prepared, she is ready and she will inspire California," said Patricia Bellasalma, President of California NOW. "California NOW will do everything in its power to make sure Janice is our next lieutenant governor".

"California NOW has been standing up for women and girls for over 37 years, and I plan on doing the same thing as lieutenant governor," Hahn said. "California NOW will have a partner in ensuring that a woman's right to choose is protected in California."

The California National Organization for Women is the largest statewide organization of feminists, both women and men, in the United States. It is made up of chapters throughout the state, representing more than 75,000 members and supporters. CA NOW held its first statewide conference on women's issues in Sacramento in May 1972.

Hahn also has been endorsed in the Democratic primary by the California Federation of Teachers, California Professional Firefighters, Communications Workers of America, Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC), Los Angeles City Fire Department Chief Officers Association, Los Angeles County Professional Peace Officers Association, Los Angeles Airport Police and Southern California Pipe Trades District Council 16, among others.