Sabrina Cervantes: A Proven Leader for California’s 31st Senate District

Riverside, CA – The Riverside County Democratic Party is thrilled to endorse Sabrina Cervantes for the 31st State Senate District. A lifelong Riverside County resident and working mother of triplets, Cervantes has spent the last seven years in the State Legislature fighting for the issues that matter most to our community—education, job creation, and protecting reproductive rights.

Sabrina Cervantes has delivered for our district. She has brought over $650 million in state funding for projects that directly benefit Riverside County, including expanding the UC Riverside Medical School and building much-needed parks and green spaces. She’s also worked to secure jobs for our residents, opening a new trade school in Jurupa Valley to provide in-demand skills for well-paying careers. As a leader on healthcare and reproductive rights, Cervantes co-authored the state’s constitutional amendment protecting abortion rights, ensuring California remains a bastion of freedom in the face of national attacks on reproductive healthcare.

But as we look to the future, we also need to be clear about the risk posed by her opponent, Cynthia Navarro. Navarro’s platform includes opposition to critical state mandates that are designed to protect our environment, promote equity, and ensure statewide progress. Her positions undermine the very protections that make California a leader in environmental sustainability and social justice.

Navarro has also been vocal in her opposition to state-level educational standards that promote inclusivity and diversity, aligning herself with the far-right rhetoric that seeks to remove progressive curricula from schools. This stands in direct contrast to Cervantes’ work to expand educational access and opportunity for all students, regardless of background. Navarro’s vision for Riverside County is one that threatens to roll back years of progress on issues that directly affect our families, schools, and environment.

In this election, the choice is clear. Sabrina Cervantes stands for progress, equity, and community, while Cynthia Navarro represents a step backward toward policies that do not reflect the values of Riverside County. The Riverside County Democratic Party proudly stands behind Sabrina Cervantes and urges voters to support her in the upcoming election.