"I'm running for the people of California's 23rd District — for the struggling families, the marginalized communities, and for those who feel left behind by a system that often prioritizes profit over people.

Together, we can build a system that works for us all, and I'm committed to fighting with everything I've got to make that vision a reality."

Lisa Middleton is a neighborhood advocate, a longtime public servant and a member of the Palm Springs City Council, where she has delivered pragmatic, common-sense solutions to some of the Coachella Valley’s greatest challenges. On the City Council, Lisa has helped improve local transportation systems, combat climate change, build more affordable housing and address the region’s homelessness crisis. As Mayor in 2022, Lisa led the City’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic — helping small businesses reopen and create good-paying jobs.

"The High Desert is a hidden jewel, offering numerous opportunities for sustainable economic growth, affordable land, and the chance to re-establish our middle class. We can improve the overall well-being of our community by creating solutions to lower working families’ grocery, housing, and fuel costs. My vision is for the High Desert to become the renewable energy capital, providing manufacturing jobs and transportation opportunities."