Education Advocates Support Dr. Sion Roy for SD24
Dr. Sion Roy has received a strong wave of endorsements from local education advocates for his campaign in State Senate District 24. Currently serving as Vice Chair of the Santa Monica College (SMC) Board of Trustees, Dr. Roy officially secured the endorsement of the entire SMC Board, validating his efforts to expand student opportunities, such as establishing nursing assistant and home health aide programs. Additionally, his roster of educational supporters includes numerous past and present members of the Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District Board of Education, as well as trustees from the Claremont, Fullerton, and Tustin school districts, further reinforcing his commitment as an education advocate passionate about improving Californians’ lives.
Dr. Sion Roy Receives Endorsement of Rep. Ami Bera, M.D.
Dr. Sion Roy has received an endorsement from Representative Ami Bera, M.D., for his campaign in State Senate District 24. Rep. Bera, who shares Dr. Roy’s dual background as a physician and medical educator, emphasized the importance of having physician voices in legislative bodies and praised Dr. Roy’s career-long dedication to listening to patients and creating practical solutions to improve people’s lives. Dr. Roy expressed deep honor for the support, commending Rep. Bera’s sense of civic responsibility and his transition from a successful medical career to serving the nation in Congress. This endorsement adds to Dr. Roy’s growing momentum, following a recent endorsement from another congressional leader, Rep. Dave Min.
Dr. Sion Roy Racks Up Impressive Slate of New Endorsements
SENATE DISTRICT 24 — Dr. Sion Roy’s campaign for Senate District 24 has announced an impressive new slate of endorsements. These include local and statewide elected officials, as well as organizations, all of whom believe that Dr. Roy’s experience makes him uniquely qualified to serve in the State Senate. Board of Equalization (BOE) Member Tony […]
Dr. Sion Roy Scores Coveted Sierra Club Endorsement in SD24
Dr. Sion Roy has secured a major endorsement from Sierra Club California for his State Senate District 24 campaign, earning the backing of one of the state’s oldest and most respected environmental advocacy organizations. Emphasizing the existential threat of climate change—a crisis made personal when his family lost their home in the Palisades fire—Dr. Roy highlighted the urgent need for Sacramento to protect California’s environment and serve as a bulwark against the rollback of federal environmental protections. He expressed deep honor in receiving the Sierra Club’s support, adding it to a robust and growing coalition of high-profile endorsements from state leaders and organizations, including the California Democratic Party, Attorney General Rob Bonta, and numerous U.S. Representatives.
International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) District Council 36 Endorses Roy in Senate District 24 Race
Dr. Sion Roy has secured the endorsement of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) District Council 36, which represents over 10,000 members across three states, for his State Senate District 24 campaign. IUPAT representatives praised Dr. Roy’s dedication to addressing critical issues for working people—such as fire recovery—and highlighted his strong track record of community service as proof of his ability to be an effective advocate in Sacramento. As a long-time, active union member himself, Dr. Roy expressed his gratitude, noting that the union’s backing validates his campaign’s focus on tangible issues and further accelerates his momentum as he joins a growing coalition of over 100 endorsements.
Dr. Sion Roy Earns Coveted Endorsement of CA Medical Assoc. In Race for State Senate
Dr. Sion Roy has proudly secured the endorsement of the California Medical Association (CMA) for his State Senate District 24 campaign. Representing over 55,000 physicians across the state, the CMA highlighted Dr. Roy’s tireless dedication as a cardiologist, professor, and public health champion. CMA President Dr. Shannon Udovic-Constant emphasized that Dr. Roy’s unparalleled commitment to community well-being and his track record of impactful leadership make him an ideal candidate. As a physician at Harbor-UCLA hospital and Vice-Chair of the Santa Monica College Board of Trustees, Dr. Roy expressed deep gratitude for the support of his colleagues and his eagerness to advocate in Sacramento for policies that ensure all California families have access to quality healthcare.
Dr. Sion Roy Launches Campaign For Senate District 24
Dr. Sion Roy, a physician, professor, and education advocate, has officially launched his campaign for California State Senate District 24. Currently serving as a cardiologist at Harbor-UCLA public hospital and Vice Chair of the Santa Monica College Board, Dr. Roy brings a strong background in public health—including guiding local policy during the COVID-19 pandemic—and expanding healthcare workforce programs. Drawing on his family’s personal experience of losing their home in the devastating Palisades fire, he is determined to secure the resources needed to help his community rebuild. Entering the race with significant momentum, his campaign launched with over $200,000 raised and early endorsements from notable leaders, including former Assemblymember Richard Bloom.