July 13, 2026

Huntington Beach, Calif. -- Today Gracey Van Der Mark earned the endorsement of CAL FIRE Local 2881 in her campaign for the State Assembly. CAL FIRE is the largest fire department in California and the 3rd largest in the United States.

CAL FIRE Local 2881 represents 8,500 current and retired men and women across the State of California. Previously, Van Der Mark announced the endorsement of the California Professional Firefighters. 

“I’m honored to be the choice of California’s firefighters in this campaign for State Assembly,” said Van Der Mark. “As we saw with the hazardous chemical leak in Garden Grove earlier this year, firefighters are uniquely trained to handle emergency situations unlike any other agency. Not only do California’s firefighters not only risk their lives battling fires they provide paramedic services, respond to floods, earth quakes, hazardous material threats and other emergencies. To put it simply, they represent the emergency response that is the envy of the world.”

About Gracey

Gracey Van Der Mark’s life embodies the American Dream. As the daughter of immigrants raised in a struggling Los Angeles neighborhood, she overcame adversity and emerged as a passionate advocate for her community. A survivor of domestic violence, Gracey rebuilt her life in Huntington Beach, where she and her husband, Pieter Van Der Mark, raised a blended family of seven children and now run a successful property management business.

Gracey is running to represent the 72nd Assembly District, currently held by Assemblywoman Diane Dixon, who is seeking a seat on the Orange County Board of Supervisors. Along with Seal Beach, the 72^nd Assembly District is home to the cities of Aliso Viejo, Huntington Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Beach, Laguna Woods, Lake Forest, and Newport Beach.

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