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LOMA LINDA, CA - Dr. Karen Leigh Matthews’ Independent campaign for Congress in California’s 23rd District, has earned the endorsement of the San Bernardino County Farm Bureau, a member-supported organization that advocates for farmers, ranchers, growers, and the agricultural community. This builds on recent endorsements from the Forward Party, Independent Candidates Action, and Independent Veterans of America ahead of the primary on June 2nd. 

LOMA LINDA, CA - Dr. Karen Leigh Matthews’ Independent campaign for Congress in California’s 23rd District earned the endorsement of Independent Veterans of America, an organization dedicated to identifying and empowering politically independent American veterans to defend and strengthen our democracy. This builds on recent endorsements from the Forward Party and Independent Candidates Action ahead of the primary on June 2nd.

LOMA LINDA, CA - Dr. Karen Leigh Matthews’ Independent campaign for Congress in California’s 23rd District earned the endorsement of Independent Candidates Action, a national group focused on supporting independent-minded candidates who prioritize results over partisan politics. The endorsement comes as a recent poll shows Matthews leads all challengers in the field ahead of the June 2nd primary.

Loma Linda, CA —Dr. Karen Leigh Matthews’ Independent campaign for Congress in California’s 23rd District earned the endorsement of the Forward Party today, building momentum ahead of the June 2nd primary.

Loma Linda, CA — Today, Rep. Jay Obernolte (CA-23) voted against legislation to lower insurance premiums for working families across California’s 23rd Congressional District. Rep. Obernolte’s vote is costing many families $500, $800, or even $1,000 more per month and forcing difficult choices between healthcare, rent, and groceries.

Loma Linda, CA — Today, Rep. Jay Olbernolte (CA-23) voted to block debate on legislation that would lower surging healthcare costs by extending expired healthcare subsidies that helped families afford their insurance premiums. By allowing these subsidies to expire, Rep. Olbernolte caused premiums to rise sharply, forcing families across California’s 23rd Congressional District to pay $500, $800, or even $1,000 more each month.

Loma Linda, CA — Following Californians’ approval of new congressional district boundaries statewide through Proposition 50, independent candidate for California’s 23rd district Karen Leigh Matthews issued the following statement...

Loma Linda, CA — Today, Navy Veteran, Doctor, and Small Business Owner Karen Leigh Matthews –  announced her campaign for Congress in California’s 23rd district, running as an independent candidate to challenge Congressman Jay Obernolte.