LACYD President Kathrine Hennigan had the following statements regarding each of the candidates endorsed by LACYD.

GOVERNOR
Endorsed Candidate: Attorney General Jerry Brown
Statement: "There will be few races as important to the future of California as the election to succeed Arnold Schwarzenegger as Governor of California.  Nominating Attorney General Jerry Brown as the Democratic candidate for Governor gives Democrats the best chance to win this crucial election.  Brown has served California for longer than most Young Democrats have been alive and his service to our state is needed again.  Brown is a forward-thinking progressive and LACYD is proud to endorse his candidacy."

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
Endorsed Candidate: Los Angeles City Councilmember Janice Hahn
Statement: "As a member of the Los Angeles City Council, Councilmember Janice Hahn has been an inspiration and mentor to young women who want to get involved in politics.  She is a long-time friend of young Democrats in Los Angeles County and has been generous with her time and resources in the past.  Young Democrats are excited about Hahn's candidacy to be California's next Lieutenant Governor, as can be seen by the overwhelming 80% of our members that voted to endorse Janice Hahn for Lieutenant Governor."

SECRETARY OF STATE
Endorsed Candidate: Secretary of State Debra Bowen
Statement: "Our current Secretary of State, Debra Bowen has been an outstanding advocate for the rights of voters in California and has fought to ensure fair elections occur in our state.  LACYD members strongly support Bowen's reelection as California's Secretary of State."

ATTORNEY GENERAL
Endorsed Candidate: Assemblymember Ted Lieu
Statement: "There are a number of qualified and competent candidates running to be California's next Attorney General.  Assemblymember Ted Lieu's experience fighting for consumer rights against the banking industry, his skill as an effective legislator and his inspiring personal life story set him ahead of the field in this election.  As a Judge Advocate General in the Air Force and an Assemblymember representing constituents in Los Angeles County, Lieu has served our country and our state well and LACYD members believe he is the best choice to be our next Attorney General."

STATE TREASURER
Endorsed Candidate: State Treasurer Bill Lockyer
Statement: "A former legislator and Attorney General, incumbent State Treasurer Bill Lockyer has served California in a variety of capacities and has made California stronger and safer through his service.  In addition to being the State's lead asset manager, banker and financier, the State Treasurer serves as chairperson or a member of numerous State authorities, boards and commissions.  Lockyer is exactly the type of Democrat we want serving our state in these capacities for another four years and LACYD endorses his reelection."

STATE CONTROLLER
Endorsed Candidate: Controller John Chiang
Statement: "In 2009, when Governor Schwarzenegger attempted to provide relief for the budget mess he helped cause by forcing 200,000 hard working state employees to accept pay cuts that would put most of them below California's minimum wage, it was Controller John Chiang who stood up and told the Governor 'no.'  Chiang is one of the most passionate, progressive and trustworthy people to hold this office in recent memory and LACYD endorses his reelection as State Controller."

INSURANCE COMMISSIONER
Endorsed Candidate: Assemblymember Hector De La Torre
Statement: "There are two great Democrats running in the race for the Democratic nomination for Insurance Commissioner, but one clear choice for LACYD. Not only has Assemblymember Hector De La Torre been a tireless advocate for his Los Angeles-area constituents, but he also understands the insurance industry and why it is so crucial that a Democrat hold the office of Insurance Commissioner.  LACYD members voted overwhelmingly to support De La Torre's candidacy and we are looking forward to working hard to get him nominated and elected as California's next Insurance Commissioner."

STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION, DISTRICT 2
Endorsed Candidate: Chris Parker 
Statement: "Chris Parker had a novel idea when deciding to run for what is traditionally a seat occupied by termed-out Republican legislators.  He thought that it would make sense for an actual tax attorney, someone that knows tax policy and could effectively enforce it, to serve in a role that is constitutionally charged with enforcing tax policy.  In the months since he announced his candidacy, Parker has traveled to each of the counties in this absurdly large district (which stretches from the Oregon border, down the eastern part of the state and into Los Angeles County) to talk with voters about how electing someone that is right for this job could bring in millions of dollars that seat-filler Republicans have ignored for years.  Parker is a young Democrat and LACYD is proud to endorse his candidacy."