{"id":312256,"date":"2026-05-12T17:52:50","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T17:52:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/312256\/"},"modified":"2026-05-12T17:52:50","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T17:52:50","slug":"business-group-endorses-candidates-who-understand-unique-needs-of-central-valley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/312256\/","title":{"rendered":"Business group endorses candidates who understand \u2018unique needs\u2019 of Central Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) \u2014 The Central Valley Business Federation\u2019s political action committee has <a href=\"https:\/\/e146cc61f6.sdkhosting.net\/pub\/gwvp\/0u7lbrji\/odf\/q8c\/pb5\/BizFed%20CV%20PAC%20Endorsement%20-%205.11.26.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:announced endorsements for a slew of candidates;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;announced endorsements for a slew of candidates&quot;}\" class=\"link \">announced endorsements for a slew of candidates<\/a> running for office seats for this upcoming election \u2014 including several Kern County candidates.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The Federation \u2014 which is also known as the BizFed PAC \u2014 backed David Couch, who is running for Assembly District 32; Nathan Magsig, running for State Senate District 12; Chris Parlier for Kern County Supervisor, District 2; and Jeff Flores, who is running for Kern County Supervisor, District 3.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.kget.com\/plus\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Watch \u2018After Sunrise\u2019 on KGET+; Click to learn how to get KGET+ on your smart TV devices;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Watch \u2018After Sunrise\u2019 on KGET+&quot;}\"> Watch \u2018After Sunrise\u2019 on KGET+; Click to learn how to get KGET+ on your smart TV devices <\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The Federation also endorsed several candidates running for political seats in Fresno, and state senate hopefuls in Fresno County and Merced County.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The group said the candidates they endorsed have \u201cwho have demonstrated a commitment to supporting economic growth, job creation, infrastructure investment, public safety, and policies that strengthen the region\u2019s business climate.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cThe endorsements reflect the PAC\u2019s ongoing mission to support leaders who understand the unique needs of the Central Valley and are committed to creating an environment where businesses, workers, and communities can thrive,\u201d the Federation said in a press release on Monday. \u201cThe Central Valley Business Federation Political Action Committee will continue engaging voters and supporting candidates committed to keeping the Central Valley competitive, business-friendly, and economically strong.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. 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