For the first time ever, California’s 48th Congressional District has the chance of electing a strong female candidate.  Beth Krom, the former mayor of Irvine (and current council member), has been elected to local office for the past decade and is well respected within the community by both Republicans and Democrats.

Beth has been the top vote getter in Irvine which makes up over 25% of the district.  Though there is a Republican registration advantage, President Obama carried this well educated, multi-cultural district in 2008, proving that the right candidate – regardless of Party – wins in this district.

During her tenure as mayor, Beth was a champion on critical issues such as affordable housing, environmental stewardship and advanced transportation. Fiscally responsible, she saw city reserves tripled during her four years as mayor, even as investments in public safety were enhanced. As a result, Irvine has been named “Safest Big City” in America for five consecutive years and Irvine has been one of the few cities in America which has not yet been forced to lay off employees during these tough economic times.

Because her community believes in her, Beth has (six months out) already raised over $150,000 more than any other previous challenger during their entire election cycle.  In addition to NWPC California’s endorsement, Beth has received national endorsements from NOW, National Women’s Political Caucus, Women’s Campaign Forum, Planned Parenthood, National Education Association and the Sierra Club.  Here in California, she has received the endorsement of California Teachers Association, California Nurses Association, and the California Labor Federation.

To learn more about Beth and why you should be supporting her, visit her campaign website.

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