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WHY THIS EVENT IS SO IMPORTANT!
The disability community is invited to hear directly from candidates for California’s next Governor about their commitment to people with disabilities and their vision for the future of vital services and supports.
Join The Lanterman Coalition as we launch "Keeping California’s Promise", a non-partisan candidate interview series focused on disability rights, the Lanterman Act, and California’s long-term commitment to the disability community
See below for the list of upcoming candidate interviews that are now scheduled and open for registration.
Hosted by the Lanterman Coalition, this statewide forum series asks every candidate the same questions about how they will protect and strengthen the promise of the Lanterman Act—a landmark civil rights law that guarantees services and supports for Californians with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
In the face of federal changes and growing uncertainty, candidates will be asked how they plan to preserve California’s commitment to disability rights, essential services, dignity, and inclusion.
Each live webinar includes a Q&A, with the opportunity for attendees to submit questions.
*SPECIAL NOTE: ALL active candidates for California Governor have been invited to participate in the "Keeping California's Promise" interview series. Scheduling is in progress. We will make updates and announcements when new candidates have been added to the calendar.
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Scheduled Candidate interviews
XAVIER BECERRA
Antonio Villaraigosa
XAVIER BECERRA
HELD ON FEBRUARY 13, 2026
Xavier Becerra is the former U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services and a candidate for California Governor.
Click HERE to watch the recorded interview.
Antonio Villaraigosa
Antonio Villaraigosa
Antonio Villaraigosa
HELD ON FEBRUARY 18, 2026
Antonio Villaraigosa is the former Mayor of Los Angeles, California Speaker of the Assembly, and a candidate for California Governor.
Click HERE to watch the recorded interview
TONY THURMOND
TONY THURMOND
Antonio Villaraigosa
HELD ON FEBRUARY 23, 2026
Tony Thurmond is the California State Superintendent of Public Instruction and a candidate for California Governor.
Click HERE to watch the recorded interview
TOM STEYER
TONY THURMOND
TOM STEYER
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26 AT 3:00 PM(PST)
Tom Steyer is a business executive and philanthropist, and a candidate for California Governor.
Click HERE to view flyer!
Share interviews with the disability community!
We invite you to share these live interviews with your network of individuals with disabilities, their families, the workforce, and allies. Together, we can educate voters and elevate disability issues ahead of the June primary elections. Engage your network using sample eblasts, social media posts and graphics.
PRESENTING ORGANIZATIONS
ABOUT THE LANTERMAN COALTION
The Lanterman Coalition, a coalition of more than 40 disability organizations around the state, advocates for approximately 1.5 million Californians with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families and the workforce. This webinar is part of Keeping California’s Promise, an interview series with candidates for Governor hosted by the Lanterman Coalition to ensure accountability and leadership on issues impacting the disability community and to educate voters.
*The Lanterman Coalition is a non-partisan organization and does not endorse or oppose candidates or political parties