Shirley Walton

Democrat Julie Bornstein, running for U.S. Congress in District 45, has won the endorsements of the California Democratic Party, and U.S. Senators Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer.

“Julie Bornstein has the know-how and knowledge to make Riverside County count in Congress. We need an effective, active Representative and Julie will be that kind of Member,” said Riverside County Democratic Central Committee District Chair Shirley Walton.

Bornstein, a former Member of the California State Assembly, is running for the seat currently occupied by Republican Mary Bono Mack. The district, which spans part of Riverside County, is largely conservative. In the 2004 presidential election George W. Bush won 56% of the district’s vote.

Also running for the Democratic nomination is Paul Clay, a teacher, and Dave Hunsicker, a realtor.