Official sample ballots arrived on Friday and the actual ballots hit mailboxes on Saturday which means voting is happening right now.

We had several inspiring meet-and-greets the past few days with more on the calendar this week. We love connecting directly with voters across the district in casual settings where folks are comfortable asking the tough questions. The conversations and the curiosity are giving us the energy we need for the final stretch of this campaign. Here we are at a fun M&G on Cedar Avenue yesterday:

Election Day is 29 days away!

Now more than ever, every conversation, every call, and every door matters.

This campaign is rooted in the men and women from labor who support our working class community. I am so grateful to the labor unions who are organizing phone banks and canvas days to fight for our community. The members who show up, roll up their sleeves, and help us reach voters mean so much to me. That kind of support is powerful, and it’s personal.

As a longstanding union member, I know what it means to stand up for working people.  That is why I am incredibly proud to have the support of a broad coalition of labor organizations like:

• ILWU International, its Locals and Affiliates (including 10, 13, 19, 23, 29, 54, 56, 63, 65, 94, 142) and the ILWU Southern California District Council

• LA County Federation of Labor and LA/OC Building Trades

• Teamsters Joint Council 42

• IBEW Locals 11 & 47 and Operating Engineers Local 12

• LiUNA Local 1309 and IAM District Lodge 947

• UA Plumbers Local 78, Steamfitters Local 250, and Sprinkler Fitters Local 709

• SMART Local 105 and Pipe Trades District Council No. 16

• Western States Regional Council of Carpenters and Painters District Council 36

• Long Beach Firefighters Local 372 and the Long Beach Police Officers Association

• Teachers Association of Long Beach, LBCC Faculty Association, and LBCC Classified Staff

• SEIU Local 721 and UNITE HERE Local 11

This level of labor support means something. It reflects trust, shared values, and a commitment to fighting for working families across our city.

We are not slowing down.

This Friday evening, the Long Beach Blues Society is hosting a fundraiser at The Long Beach Beer Lab in Wrigley. Funds raised will help feed our volunteers during the next three walk days. Click on this FLYER to RSVP. 

This Saturday, we’re hosting our 3rd Community Walk Day, launching from Casa Perez on Santa Fe Avenue. Click on this flyer to RSVP.

SAVE THE DATES:

• Saturday May 16, 2026 from 9 am to 1 pm

ILWU “Boots on the Ground Day” Inviting All Labor

• Monday, May 25, 2026 from 9-11 am

Memorial Day “Coffee, Community, & Conversation” Meet-and-Greet for Military Families 

• Saturday, May 30, 2026

Get out the Vote “All Hands on Deck” Walk Day Inviting Everyone

We have strong momentum, but we need your help to finish strong! Please respond to this email to let us know if you can:

• Phone bank for two hours before Election Day.

• Canvass (knock on doors) during one of our three remaining walk days.

• Display a sign on your lawn or in your window.

• Host a Meet-and-Greet on your street.

• Donate $29 to help us feed our volunteers during the next 29 days!

I cannot do this without you!

Thank you and God bless,

Vivian Malauulu

Candidate for Long Beach City Council District 7