Metro PAC Announces Official Endorsement of Doris Matsui for California’s 7th Congressional District Seat
Metro PAC Announces Official Endorsement of Doris Matsui for California’s 7th Congressional District Seat
Metro PAC Announces Official Endorsement of Doris Matsui for California’s 7th Congressional District Seat
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Today, the Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber Political Action Committee (Metro PAC) has announced its official endorsement of Doris Matsui for California’s 7th Congressional District Seat.
“Congresswoman Doris Matsui has a proven record of fighting for Sacramento—strengthening our levees, improving our roads, and building the connections our region needs to protect communities and drive economic growth,” said Sacramento Metro Chamber President & CEO and Metro PAC Board Director Robert Heidt. “The Metro PAC leads with a collective voice endorsing candidates who align with the policy principles of the Metro Chamber. This endorsement reflects our commitment to support candidates at the highest level of government who have the experience and influence to lead our region on economic issues.”
Matsui has represented the City of Sacramento and its surrounding areas since 2005. During her time in Congress, she has been a steadfast and passionate advocate for the Capital City. Matsui secured over $4 billion in investment to protect communities through local flood protection, including $1 billion for the Folsom Dam project, which became a model for the nation on cooperation and efficiency. As Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, Congresswoman Matsui is a national leader on technology and innovation policy. She authored the CHIPS for America Act, legislation that invested $52 billion to reassert American leadership in the strategically important semiconductor industry.
In addition, the Metro PAC announced its early endorsement of Eric Guerra for Sacramento County Supervisor, District 1. Guerra, who currently sits on the Sacramento City Council, announced his run for the seat, which has been held by Phil Serna since 2010.
“Leading with a collective voice means acting early and with purpose. As such, the Metro PAC is honored to announce our early endorsement of Eric Guerra for Sacramento County Supervisor,” said Heidt. “Sacramento County District 1 represents the central city—the economic engine that drives business activity, job creation, and growth across the entire region. Guerra understands that what happens in the core impacts every community beyond it. Eric Guerra will drive economic growth and strengthen public safety through smart, accountable policies that support business investment, along with safe and connected neighborhoods.”
The upcoming elections will take place with the primary election on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, followed by the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. As these dates approach, the Metro PAC announces its re-endorsement of the following candidates, with more to be released in the coming months:
California State Senate
Roger Niello, Senate District 6
Sacramento County
Patrick Kennedy, Board of Supervisors, District 2
Pat Hume, Board of Supervisors, District 5
City of Citrus Heights
Porsche Middleton, City Council, District 5
City of Elk Grove
Bobbie Singh-Allen, Mayor
Sergio Robles, City Council, District 4
City of Folsom
Mike Kozlowski, City Council, District 1
Sarah Aquino, City Council, District 3
City of Sacramento
Lisa Kaplan, City Council, District 1
Rick Jennings, City Council, District 7
Placer County
Bonnie Gore, Board of Supervisors, District 1
Shanti Landon, Board of Supervisors, District 2
Yolo County
Lucas Frerichs, Board of Supervisors, District 2
City of West Sacramento
Verna Sulpizio Hull, City Council, District 4
“After a thorough analysis and careful evaluation, the Metro PAC has decided to re-endorse multiple candidates in state, city, and county positions given their position on key issues facing the business community,” added Heidt. “We’ve worked closely with all of these individuals and feel they are the leaders we need in place to drive success and elevate the voice of business in the region.”
Formed in 1985, the Metro PAC endorses candidates ‘for business.’ It elevates the Policy Principles of the Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce – the voice for business in the six-county region, whose members drive the economy of the Capital Region forward and provide jobs for more than 100,000 community members. The Metro PAC endorses leaders who understand the unique challenges facing business and are committed to helping grow inclusive economic prosperity for our Capital Region.
Every vote counts, and the Metro PAC applauds informed voting at all levels of government. It encourages all eligible voters to register to vote and take the time to understand the policies and candidates that impact their communities, daily lives, and livelihoods now and in the future. May 18, 2026, is the final day to register to vote for California’s Primary Election happening on June 2, 2026.
For more information about the Metro PAC, please visit www.metropac.org, and a full list of endorsements is available here. More information about the Sacramento Metro Chamber is available at 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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