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a woman in a black jacket and glasses sitting at a podium

Esmeralda Hurtado para el Senado del Estado

Esmeralda Hurtado es hija de trabajadores agrícolas que le enseñaron que el trabajo duro no es solo una virtud, sino una forma de sobrevivir. De ellos aprendió la perseverancia, la responsabilidad y que el servicio no se mide por títulos, sino por el sacrificio, la integridad y la constancia.

Nacida y criada en Sanger, llegó al mundo en un hospital que cerró poco después — una pérdida que no comprendió cuando era niña, pero que ella y su familia vivieron en carne propia. Cuando necesitaba atención médica, su madre manejaba largas distancias hasta el Hospital Valley Children’s, haciendo rendir el dinero para gasolina, perdiendo días de trabajo y esperando que nada saliera mal en el camino. El acceso a la atención médica estaba lejos. Y familias como la suya pagaron el precio.

Los hospitales en comunidades rurales no cierran porque desaparezca la necesidad. Cierran cuando el capital privado y los intereses corporativos deciden que las familias no son lo suficientemente rentables para servirlas. Cuando las ganancias pesan más que las personas, las familias del Valle sufren. Esto también es cierto en nuestra comunidad agrícola. Esta realidad forjó el propósito de Esmeralda.

Mientras terminaba su licenciatura en salud pública, fue nombrada al Concejo Municipal de Sanger en 2019, y luego fue elegida y reelegida en 2020 y 2024. Ayudó a concretar la expansión multimillonaria de la estación de bomberos de la ciudad, mejorando los tiempos de respuesta a emergencias, y lideró la modernización de la planta de tratamiento de aguas residuales para proteger la salud pública y fortalecer el crecimiento futuro. Fuera de su cargo electo, Esmeralda continúa su labor en salud pública respondiendo a comunidades que enfrentan emergencias por sequía en todo el Valle — asegurando que familias, escuelas y negocios locales tengan acceso a agua potable segura y confiable.

Hoy, Esmeralda se postula para el Senado Estatal en un momento crítico, cuando el futuro del Valle está en juego. El aumento del costo de vida, la inestabilidad del agua, la pérdida de empleos agrícolas y los rápidos cambios tecnológicos amenazan con dejar atrás a las comunidades rurales como nunca antes. Quien represente al Distrito Senatorial 14 en la próxima década definirá si las familias se quedaron en el olvido — o si se les da una verdadera oportunidad de salir adelante.

Esmeralda Hurtado se postula para asegurar que el Valle no sea olvidado, no sea desplazado por los altos costos y no se quede atrás. El Valle merece más que resiliencia — merece progreso.

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Grupo de apoyo

FORMER STATE SENATOR, JOSH NEWMAN

FORMER STATE SENATOR, RICHARD ROTH

STATE SENATOR, MELISSA HURTADO

ASSEMBLYMEMBER, Dr. JOAQUIN ARAMBULA

MAYOR OF COALINGA, NATHAN VOSBURG

MAYOR OF MADERA, CECE GALLEGOS

MAYOR OF PARLIER, ALMA BELTRAN

MAYOR OF ORANGE COVE, DIANA GUERRO SILVA

MAYOR OF SOUTHGATE, MARIA DE PILAR AVALOS

VICE MAYOR OF ORANGE COVE, GILBERT GARCIA

MANAGER OF DEL REY COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT, MARIA REYNA

DIRECTOR OF DEL REY COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT, JOAQUIN NUNEZ

DIRECTOR OF DEL REY COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT, MARIA CISNEROS

CANDIDATE FOR STATE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 31 AND CEO OF BHC, SANDRA CELEDON

SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY DEMOCRATIC CLUB

Map of Senate District 14

Esmeralda Hurtado Will Work to Deliver:

  • Cut red tape so Valley farmers, truckers, and small businesses can keep more of what they earn.

  • Protect groundwater and fight for fair water allocations so our kids inherit a Valley that still feeds the world.

  • Make housing attainable again for the teachers, nurses, farmworkers, and deputies who keep our communities running.

  • Restore trust in government by staying focused on people—not personal battles.

My Vision for Central Valley Families

  • Infrastructure Investments That Power Our Future

Our region has been overlooked for decades. It’s time to invest in the backbone of our economy and the safety of our neighborhoods. As your State Senator, I’ll champion:

  • Modernizing roads, bridges, and transportation corridors to support local businesses and reduce commute times

  • Expanding broadband access so every household, student, and small business stays connected

  • Supporting clean and reliable water infrastructure to secure the Central Valley’s future

  • Investing in flood control, air quality improvements, and climate-resilient infrastructure

Because the Central Valley deserves the same level of investment as every other region in California.

2. Affordable Housing & Stronger Communities

Every family deserves a safe and stable place to call home. As your State Senator, I’ll work to:

  • Expand affordable housing options for working families, seniors, and young people

  • Increase state support for cities building mixed-income neighborhoods

  • Crack down on corporate landlords driving up rent and displacing local families

  • Invest in community amenities—parks, public safety, libraries, senior services—that strengthen neighborhoods

A stronger Central Valley starts with stronger and more affordable communities.

3. Health Care That Reaches People Where They Are

Too many families still go without care because of distance, cost, or lack of access. As your State Senator, I’ll fight for:

  • More clinics, mobile health services, and rural health investments

  • Expanding access to mental health and addiction treatment

  • Ensuring Medi-Cal provides real access—not just a card but actual care

  • Strengthening partnerships with local hospitals and providers to reduce wait times

  • Addressing environmental pollution that disproportionately impacts our children

Health care should feel like compassion, not a transaction.

4. Education That Opens Doors

Our students deserve more than the bare minimum. They deserve opportunity. As your State Senator, I’ll champion:

  • Fully funding public schools so every child has access to quality teachers and safe, modern campuses

  • Expanding career technical education, apprenticeships, and pathways to good-paying jobs

  • Making college and trade programs more affordable and accessible

  • Investing in early childhood education so every child has a strong start

  • Supporting rural schools that have been historically underfunded

Education should open every door—and lead to brighter futures.

“Esmeralda Hurtado knows what it means to lead in the Valley — where every drop of water and every decision matters. As a councilmember, she’s fought to bring water to families and rural communities that Sacramento too often forgets. She’s tough, compassionate, and never afraid to stand up for us.”

-ALMA M. BELTRAN, Mayor of the City of Parlier

“I know Esmeralda Hurtado will fight for us every single day. She listens to our communities, leads with compassion, and never backs down when it comes to doing what’s right. Esmeralda Hurtado has the courage and commitment we can trust to make the tough decisions that move the valley forward.”

-CECE GALLEGOS, Mayor of the City of Madera

“Having served in the State Senate, I know how tough it is to make real progress on issues like affordability, jobs, and equity. Esmeralda Hurtado is the kind of leader who can get it done. She understands the challenges Californians face and brings practical, compassionate leadership focused on solutions. Esmeralda will fight to lower costs, expand job training, and invest in local industries that create lasting prosperity in the Valley. That’s why I’m proud to endorse her for State Senate.”

-JOSH NEWMAN, Former State Senator District 29