Democratic presidential hopeful Elizabeth Warren has endorsed Candace Valenzuela in the Congressional District 24 race.

“As an educator and former school board leader, Candace Valenzuela knows first hand the struggles that working families face,” Warren said in a statement released Tuesday to The Dallas Morning News. “I know she’ll be an unwavering force in Congress that will fight tirelessly for them both at home and in Washington.”

Valenzuela, 35, is running in a crowded primary field for District 24, a seat Democrats hope to take from Republicans in the November general election. The seat is currently held by longtime Rep. Ken Marchant of Coppell, who is retiring after his term ends this year.

A mother of two, Valenzuela served as a Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District trustee from 2017-2019.

“I’m really grateful for Sen. Warren’s support,” Valenzuela told The News. “I’m the Democrat that can flip Texas 24 and work hard for working families in Washington.”

Valenzuela, who lives in Dallas, has also been endorsed by Emily’s List and the Texas AFL-CIO, among others.

The Democratic primary field includes retired CPA and 2018 nominee Jan McDowell, retired Air Force colonel and 2018 Agriculture Commissioner nominee Kim Olson, former Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD Trustee Richard Fleming and data scientist John Biggan.

The district includes parts of Dallas, Fort Worth and Irving, as well as the smaller cities near D-FW International Airport.

Warren, a U.S. senator from Massachusetts, is a leading contender in the Democratic race for president.

Along with Valenzuela, she has endorsed Jessica Cisneros in the District 28 congressional race in southwest Texas. She’s also backed Texas House District 28 candidate Eliz Markowitz in Tuesday special election in Fort Bend County and Jose Garza for Travis County district attorney.

Warren is hoping to get a large share of delegates in the March 3 Texas presidential primary.