Press Releases
June 9, 2010
Halderman Election Victory!
Hi--
We did it!
The results are in, and I’m the Republican nominee for California State Assembly District 29.
Below are the final results according to the Secretary of State’s office:
Linda Halderman 47.5%
Don McKinney 28.2%
Bob Whalen 24.3%
Thank you for the incredible support and encouragement I received along the campaign trail. This wasn’t my victory—it was ours.
I look forward to success in November’s general election and to giving a strong voice to the Central Valley in the State Legislature.
Thank you again for this great honor.
Warmly,
Linda
May 11, 2010
Halderman Endorsed by Firefighters
Fresno – Dr. Linda Halderman’s campaign for Assembly has been endorsed by the California Professional Firefighters.
“As firefighters, we want leaders who understand the needs of first responders and the citizens they serve,” said California Professional Firefighters President Lou Paulsen. “Linda Halderman has the commitment we need to keep Californians safe, and we’re proud to support her campaign.”
Halderman has become the clear leader in the race for the 29th District Assembly seat that is currently held by Assemblyman Mike Villines. Recent endorsements, fundraising, and campaign momentum has fueled the Halderman campaign in recent weeks.
“The highest purpose of government is to defend public safety, including fire protection,” said Halderman. “I am grateful for CPF’s confidence in my intent as a member of the Assembly to help firefighters protect our communities from crime and natural disasters.”
Dr. Linda Halderman, a board-certified General Surgeon who specializes in breast cancer diagnosis and treatment, brings a unique blend of public policy experience and real world experience to the campaign for the 29th Assembly seat.
April 19, 2010
Halderman Endorsed by ABATE
Fresno – Dr. Linda Halderman’s campaign for Assembly has been endorsed by ABATE, an organization of motorcycle enthusiasts dedicated to freedom from government intrusion, as well as safety through education, not over-regulation.
“As a motorcycle enthusiast herself, Dr. Halderman knows our issues and values freedom,” said ABATE Legislative Director Jim Lombardo. “She will be an excellent advocate in Sacramento for freedom-loving people.”
Halderman is a strong proponent of personal responsibility. This includes activities on which state government attempts to impose an intrusive political agenda.
“Some politicians in Sacramento want government involvement in every facet of our lives,” said Dr. Halderman. “What they don’t understand is that we are a nation of people who need LESS government involvement in health care, parenting, and other decisions best made by an individual or family. Bureaucracy isn’t freedom.”
Dr. Linda Halderman, a board-certified General Surgeon who specializes in breast cancer diagnosis and treatment, brings a unique blend of public policy experience and real world experience to the campaign for the 29th Assembly seat.
April 9, 2010
California Republican Assembly Endorses Linda Halderman for State Assembly
Fresno, CA) - Physician and State Assembly candidate Linda Halderman earned the endorsement of the California Republican Assembly (CRA), Halderman's campaign announced today.
"The CRA was founded on the conservative ideals that our state needs right now," said Dr. Halderman. "Before becoming a candidate for Assembly District 29, I advocated against ObamaCare and promoted other conservative principles that would help relieve our state's current economic chaos. I am grateful for the CRA's support in taking my work to the state level."
Chartered in 1934, the CRA is the state's oldest and largest Republican volunteer organization, working to elect Republican candidates who stand unwaveringly for Republican principles. It advocates for growth-oriented economic policies, promoting free enterprise and limited government. President Ronald Reagan referred to the CRA as the "conscience of the Republican Party."
Dr. Linda Halderman, a board-certified General Surgeon who specializes in breast cancer diagnosis and treatment, brings a unique blend of public policy experience and real world experience to the campaign for the 29th Assembly seat. Fluent in Spanish, Halderman served rural south Fresno County's uninsured and underinsured women with breast cancer before underpayment by Medi-Cal and the state's breast cancer programs for uninsured women contributed to her practice's financial demise. Committed to fixing problems like the ones she experienced in her practice, Halderman sought a position as the Senior Policy Advisor to Senator Sam Aanestad, an Oral Surgeon and a member of the California State Senate Health Committee.
Dr. Halderman continues to practice as a General and Trauma Surgeon in underserved rural areas of California. After the 2009 earthquake and tsunami that devastated the South Pacific, Dr. Halderman provided medical relief for three months to the U.S. territory of American Samoa. Halderman graduated Phi Beta Kappa with a degree in English from the University of Illinois. She is a published author with over 50 articles and essays that have appeared in local, national and international publications, including such prestigious websites as National Review Online, The American Thinker and Victor Davis Hanson's Private Papers. She is a frequent guest on Fresno radio and television programs, and has appeared on Fox News's "America's Newsroom."
Her leadership opposing government-controlled healthcare has made her a sought out expert on the issue of providing medical services to those with limited access to modern healthcare.
March 25, 2010
Clovis Chamber Endorses Linda Halderman For the 29th Assembly District
Clovis, CA) - The Clovis Chamber of Commerce and ClovisPAC, the political action committee of the Clovis Chamber, announce the endorsement of Dr. Linda Halderman for the 29th Assembly District.
Dr. Halderman is a physician who has seen first hand the effects of government regulations on small businesses. She had her own medical practice before heading to Sacramento to work in the legislative arena.
Chamber Chairman Ron Barsamian commented, "We were impressed with Linda's qualifications and passion for assisting the plight of small business in California. She is ready to jump right in and get to work to change the anti-business climate in our state."
ClovisPAC Chairman Paul Hinkle stated, "Linda is ready to fight for the Central Valley and to work on solving the state's huge deficits and high unemployment."
March 23, 2010
Linda Halderman Fundraising Tops Opponents by Nearly Three to One
Fresno, CA) - In the six weeks since announcing her candidacy, Linda Halderman raised nearly $81,000 for her campaign to represent the 29th Assembly District, besting her opponents by a three-to-one margin in the first quarter, and increasing her campaign's momentum as her fundraising efforts go into full swing. For the period ending March 17, Halderman raised almost $81,000 with $74,000 cash on hand.
"Support for Halderman's campaign continues to grow from a broad cross-section of the community, and that's clearly indicated in her March 17 report," said Halderman's spokesperson, Duane Dichiara. "There's momentum spreading through the District. We're seeing tremendous support for her campaign as District voters continue to express their strong desire for change and new leadership in Sacramento."
Linda Halderman, a fiscal conservative, has made the Valley's economic recovery one of her top priorities. While caring for rural Fresno County residents as a breast cancer surgeon, she witnessed first-hand the devastating impact a faltering economy has on Valley families. Her experiences will fuel her efforts to bring jobs and economic growth back to the Valley.
"I believe that serving in public office is the most effective way for me to make a difference in the lives of millions of struggling Central Valley businesses and families," Halderman said. "Having watched the legislative process up close, I know where Sacramento politicians are failing and what needs to be done to fix California."