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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 7, 2005 Printer-Friendly Version

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U.S. SENATOR DIANNE FEINSTEIN ENDORSES COUNCIL PRESIDENT ALEX PADILLA FOR STATE SENATE LOS ANGELES – United States Senator Dianne Feinstein today announced her endorsement of Los Angeles City Council President Alex Padilla in his race for the 20th State Senate District. “I’m proud to support Alex Padilla for Senate. Alex is a proven leader with a record of getting things done for the San Fernando Valley,” noted Senator Feinstein. Councilmember Padilla commented, “I am honored to have the endorsement of Senator Dianne Feinstein in my race for State Senate. She has been a tremendous champion for California and a mentor to me personally. As a former member of Senator Feinstein’s staff and as a City Councilmember, I am proud to have worked with her to bring much needed transportation, housing, economic development, and police resources to the San Fernando Valley.” Alex Padilla is running for the State Senate seat being vacated by State Senator Richard Alarcon. The primary election will be held in June 2006. Senator Feinstein was first elected to the U.S. Senate in 1992. She was reelected in 1994 and 2000. In 2000, she received 72% of the vote in the City of Los Angeles and 70% of the vote in the 20th State Senate District. ###