After announcing her candidacy, Barragán received major endorsements, including EMILY's List， National Women's Political Caucus (NWPC)， the California League of Conservation Voters (CLCV)， the Latino Victory Project， South Gate Mayor Henry Gonzalez (ret.), South Gate Council members Bill De Witt, Maria Davila and Belen Bernal， Carson Commissioner Janice Schaffer, and many of congressional members including Rep. Linda Sanchez, Lucille Roybal-Allard, Eric Swalwell, Raul Ruiz, Ruben Gallego, Joaquin Castro, and Lois Frankel.