Congressman Mike Honda (D-CA, Silicon Valley) announced his endorsement of Upendra Chivukula for Congress in New Jersey’s 12th District. Rep. Honda has championed countless progressive causes during his tenure in Congress and is a member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. Read his endorsement below:
Upendra is a longtime friend and I know personally of his deep commitment to the people he serves. Throughout his career, he has stood up for progressive values, from championing immigration reform as the first sponsor of the DREAM Act in New Jersey, to standing up for seniors and fighting to bring good jobs and opportunity to working families. We have worked together to elect more strong Democrats to Congress, and I am excited that Upendra is now running himself.
Beyond his deep commitment to his community, I am impressed by Upendra’s professional experience as an engineer and the unique perspective that provides him as an Assemblyman. When my friend and colleague Rep. Holt retires, Congress will lose a strong voice for science, progress and innovation. As a former science teacher myself, I’m confident that Upendra Chivukula will continue a needed focus and voice in Congress for science and innovation.
We need more Representatives in Congress who will take the compassionate and analytical approach that Upendra Chivukula brings to everything he does. On June 3rd, I urge the voters of the 12th District to vote for Upendra Chivukula.”
-Congressman Mike Honda (D- CA, Silicon Valley)
Asm. Chivukula reacted to the endorsement:
“I am humbled to receive the endorsement of Congressman Mike Honda. I am proud to have gotten a vote of confidence from a Congressman who has demonstrated a deep commitment to progressive values and creative problem solving in Congress.
“American prosperity has to be built upon a strong working and middle class. As a member of the New Jersey Assembly, I’ve fought for quality jobs, for civil rights, for immigration reform and to bring opportunity to those who need it the most. That is what my campaign is about.”