FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
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Congressional Candidate Brandon Riker Announces New Endorsements
Local leaders Supervisor Jose Medina and Riverside Community College Trustee Bill Hedrick endorse Brandon Riker for Congress.
PALM SPRINGS, CA – Today, the campaign to elect Brandon Riker in California’s 41st Congressional District announced the endorsements of Riverside County Supervisor Jose Medina and Riverside Community College District Trustee Bill Hedrick.
“I’m proud to endorse Brandon Riker for Congress. As a trained economist, Brandon understands the economic challenges Riverside County faces, from the rising costs to needing to create more good-paying local jobs. Our community needs a partner in Washington who will listen and respond to our needs.” said Jose Medina, Riverside County Board of Supervisors. “Brandon will fight for working families, invest in infrastructure, and support small businesses to help our region thrive.”
“As someone who ran against Ken Calvert previously, I know what it takes to fight for our community—and how deeply our district needs a leader who puts working families first. That’s why I’m proud to endorse Brandon Riker for Congress” said Bill Hedrick, former Congressional nominee and Riverside Community College Trustee. “In just his first three months of running for office, Brandon has hosted two town halls and over 50 listening tour events, across our district; meeting with thousands of our neighbors. His laser focus on economic issues isn’t just talk: it’s rooted in his life experience as a trained economist, businessman, and a fourth-generation Californian. We need leaders who won’t shy away from hard truths or bold ideas—and Brandon Riker is exactly that kind of leader.”
“I am deeply honored to receive the endorsement of both Supervisor Medina and District President Bill Hedrick. It means a great deal to have the support of these local leaders who share my commitment to strengthening our community and fighting for Riverside County” stated Riker. “The Inland Empire and Coachella Valley need a representative who will actually deliver for the people who live here by lowering costs for working families, improving access to affordable healthcare, and helping our small businesses to thrive.”
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Brandon Riker is a fourth-generation Californian, entrepreneur, and trained economist. California’s 41st District was a top Red-to-Blue target for Democrats in both 2022 and 2024. With Riker’s early fundraising strength and a growing base of grassroots support, the seat is once again a top pick-up opportunity for Democrats in 2026.
