Metro PAC Announces Official Endorsement of 

Ami Bera for California’s 3rd Congressional District and Mike Thompson for California’s 4th Congressional District  

Endorsements also announced for the California State Senate and Assembly 

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Today, the Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber Political Action Committee (Metro PAC) has announced new endorsements for the upcoming Primary Election, including Ami Bera for California’s newly drawn 3rd Congressional District and Mike Thompson for California’s 4th Congressional District.  

“With so many pressing economic issues facing our country and region, this is a critical time in our nation’s history, and we must ensure our Capital Region’s voices are heard on matters that impact our lives and livelihoods,” said Sacramento Metro Chamber President & CEO and Metro PAC Board Director Robert Heidt. “The Metro PAC endorsed Congressman Ami Bera and Congressman Mike Thompson, knowing they have a strong history of building coalitions and are suited to represent Northern California with policy principles that align most closely with those of the Metro Chamber.”

A lifelong Californian who believes in putting people first and that Congress is a place of service and not politics, Congressman Ami Bera, M.D., has represented Sacramento County in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2013. In Congress, Bera has focused on expanding access to health care, streamlining government, and balancing the budget. He currently serves on the House Foreign Affairs Committee as the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on East Asia and the Pacific, and on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.

As part of a working-class family and an Army Veteran awarded a Purple Heart, Congressman Mike Thompson understands the value of hard work and the importance of service to our country. The first to graduate from college in his family, he understands the struggles of working families and is a leader in Congress to help lower utility bills, provide tax credits, and advocate for the Ag community, so much of which is in his district.. Thompson currently serves California’s 4th Congressional District, which includes all or parts of Yolo, Lake, Napa, Solano, and Sonoma Counties. Thompson serves on the influential House Committee on Ways and Means, where he is the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Tax and a senior member of the Health Subcommittee.

In addition, the Metro PAC is announcing official re-endorsements of newly appointed State Majority Leader Angelique Ashby, for California State Senate District 6, and on the Assembly-side of the legislature, Joe Patterson representing District 5, Maggy Krell representing District 6 and Josh Hoover representing District 7.

The most recent round of Metro PAC’s endorsements includes the following:

Congress

Ami Bera, U.S. House of Representatives CA-03

Mike Thompson, U.S. House of Representatives CA-04 

California State Senate

Angelique Ashby, Senate District 8

California State Assembly 

Joe Patterson, Assembly District 5

Maggy Krell, Assembly District 6

Josh Hoover, Assembly District 7

The upcoming elections will take place with the Primary Election being on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, followed by the General Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Additional endorsement announcements are anticipated before each election, along with a 2026 Voter Guide.

Formed in 1985, the Sacramento Metro Chamber Political Action Committee (Metro PAC) is a bipartisan, business-driven organization that endorses candidates based on policies that impact business—not party lines. Metro PAC extends the Sacramento Metro Chamber’s reach across the six-county Capital Region, supporting leaders who champion the business community and strengthen regional economic prosperity.

Guided by the Metro Chamber’s Policy Principles, Metro PAC invests in leaders who understand the challenges facing businesses and are committed to advancing inclusive economic growth and opportunity throughout the Capital Region.

Every vote matters. Metro PAC encourages informed civic engagement at all levels of government and urges all eligible voters to register and stay informed on the issues and candidates shaping their communities, livelihoods, and future. The deadline to register online for California’s Primary Election is May 18, 2026, ahead of Election Day on June 2, 2026.

To learn more about Metro PAC, visit www.metropac.org. A full list of endorsements is available here. For more information about the Sacramento Metro Chamber, visit www.metrochamber.org.

About Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee (Metro PAC)

Created in 1985, the Metro PAC is an independent political action committee registered with the California Secretary of State. It is authorized to endorse and financially support candidates for office who support and advocate for the policy principles of the Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and understand the important role of business towards inclusive economic prosperity for our Capital Region. For more information about the Metro PAC, please visit www.metropac.org.

About Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce

The Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce leads with a collective voice that brings members together for business to prosper by providing opportunity, service, and solutions for a thriving regional economy. Established in 1895, the Metro Chamber is the largest, most prominent, and established voice for business, representing members and their workforce in El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, Sutter, Yolo, and Yuba counties. The Metro Chamber provides businesses and individuals with the programs, services and advocacy needed to build vibrant communities, a ready workforce, connected region and strong business. For more information, please visit www.metrochamber.org.

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