OROVILLE, CA – A key endorsement has been announced in the race for California’s Fourth District State Senate seat. The Butte County Deputy Sheriffs Association have added their support to the overwhelming roster of northern California law enforcement’s elected officials endorsing Doug LaMalfa for State Senate. 

“After reviewing the current candidates for the California State Senate seat, the Butte County Deputy Sheriffs Assocation will be supporting Butte County native and former Assemblyman Doug LaMalfa,” said Jeff Young, President of the Butte County Deputy Sheriffs’ Association.   “During his tenure in the Legislature, Doug demonstrated an unmatched integrity and level of trust that our deputies appreciate.”

Sixteen current and former District Attorneys and Sheriffs from the Fourth Senate District have also endorsed Doug LaMalfa for the State Senate, including seven current District Attorneys and nine Sheriffs. 

Current and former Sheriffs endorsing LaMalfa are: Colusa County Sheriff Scott Marshall, Del Norte County Sheriff Dean Wilson, Glenn County Sheriff Larry Jones, Siskiyou County Sheriff Rick Riggins, Shasta County Sheriff Tom Bosenko and retired Sheriff Jim Pope, Retired Sutter County Sheriff Jim Denney, Tehama County Sheriff Clay Parker and Trinity County Sheriff Lorrac Craig.  

District Attorneys endorsing LaMalfa are: Colusa County District Attorney John Poyner, Placer County District Attorney Brad Fenocchio, Shasta County District Attorney Jerry Benito, Siskiyou County District Attorney Kirk Andrus, Sutter County District Attorney Carl Adams, Tehama County District Attorney Gregg Cohen, and Trinity County District Attorney Mike Harper.

“I’m very grateful to the Butte County deputies for their endorsement. Having the support of the officers on the street in addition to the elected officials recognizes the broad base of support within law enforcement for both my campaign and my accomplishments during my time in the Legislature," said LaMalfa.