Tara Sreekrishnan’s Primary Opponent, Omar Din, Endorses her for State Assembly 

Din, who received 12% of the vote in the Primary, endorses Sreekrishnan in competitive Dem-on-Dem runoff

CUPERTINO, CA – On Tuesday, Santa Clara County Board of Education Member Tara Sreekrishnan announced the sole endorsement of Sunnyvale City Councilmember Omar Din for her Assembly campaign in District 26. Din, who received 12% of the vote in the March Primary, endorsed Sreekrishnan and urged his supporters to vote for her. 

"Tara Sreekrishnan and I ran against each other in the primary, but I’m proud to add my voice to her campaign,” said Councilmember Din. “Tara has made a real difference for Santa Clara County fighting for our children, our climate and our community - and I know she’ll be the strong voice we all need in the State Assembly. I urge all those who voted for me in the Primary to vote for Tara Sreekrishnan in the November runoff.”

Councilmember Din’s endorsement follows up Sreekrishnan’s announcement that she raised over $380,000 in the reporting period that ended on June 30th. Sreekrishnan continues to build momentum in the months after the Primary, receiving endorsements from Assemlymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, Assemblymember Liz Ortega, and other members of the State Assembly. Sreekrishnan has been endorsed by over 200 local elected officials, state legislators, labor unions, business organizations, women’s groups, and environmental organizations. Her long history of working in the community as an elected official, nonprofit founder, and legislative staffer has paid dividends in her campaign. 

Tara Sreekrishnan expressed her gratitude for Councilmember Din's endorsement, saying, "I am deeply honored to receive Councilmember Din's endorsement. His commitment to serving Sunnyvale and improving the quality of life for all of us is admirable. Together, we can work towards a brighter future for all Californians, focusing on affordability, safety, and opportunity for every resident."

Tara Sreekrishnan has a proven track record of fighting for the diverse communities and families across Santa Clara County. As a County Board of Education Member, Tara has balanced a budget of over $300 million, expanded career opportunities for low-income and middle-class kids, and worked to keep students safe from gun violence. 

Sreekrishnan has built a wide coalition of organizations and elected officials supporting her campaign, including SEIU California, the California Nurses Association, the Sierra Club, the Sunnyvale Democratic Club, California Women’s List, and more.

For more information about Tara Sreekrishnan's campaign for the State Assembly, visit her website at https://www.tarasreekrishnan.com/.