Sade Elhawary

Sade Elhawary is a Democratic candidate running for California State Assembly District 57 in the November 5, 2024 election.12 Here are some key points about her:

Background and Experience

• Born and raised in Los Angeles to immigrant parents (mother from Guatemala, father from Egypt)14
• Educated at UCLA (bachelor's degree) and Harvard University School of Education (graduate degree)24
• Worked as a community organizer, educator, and youth mentor124
• Served as a high school history teacher and college counselor14
• Worked for Community Coalition, a South L.A. nonprofit founded by Mayor Karen Bass1
• Managed youth engagement for Karen Bass's 2022 mayoral campaign15

Political Platform

• Focuses on progressive policies addressing:

  • Housing and homelessness crisis
  • Criminal justice reform
  • Climate change and environmental justice
  • Education and youth programs
  • Mental health services15

• Advocates for strengthening tenant protections and building more affordable housing1

• Supports phasing out oil drilling and transitioning to renewable energy1

Notable Endorsements

• Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass
• Los Angeles County Supervisors Holly J. Mitchell and Hilda Solis
• California Legislative Black Caucus
• California Legislative Progressive Caucus
• Various state senators and assemblymembers2

Personal

• Foster mother to a young woman who aged out of the foster care system4
• Would be the first out LGBTQ+ person to represent District 57 if elected4

Sade Elhawary presents herself as a new generation of leadership, emphasizing her deep understanding of the district's needs and her commitment to building coalitions to address pressing community issues.13