U.S HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ENDORSEMENTS
There are some good incumbents running for reelection, and there are some open seats which offer great opportunities for Progressives. Angélica Dueñas is running again for District 29, which is now an open seat. Laura Friedman is running for District 30. David Kim is again challenging Jimmy Gomez in District 34.
Below are all the endorsed candidates for the House of Representatives.
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ADA SoCal Endorses Judy Chu for Congress CA-28 Judy Chu was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2009. She represents a southern California district that includes Pasadena, the west San Gabriel Valley and the foothill communities of the San Gabriel Mountains. Rep. Chu currently serves on the powerful House Ways and Means Committee, which has jurisdiction over legislation pertaining to taxes, revenues, Social Security, and Medicare. In that Committee, Rep. Chu is a member of the Subcommittees on Health, Worker and Family Support, and Oversight giving her oversight over healthcare reform and crucial safety net programs. She also serves on the House Small Business Committee, which has oversight over the Small Business Administration, and serves on the House Budget Committee. Vote for Judy Chu for Congress on November 5th, 2024. |
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ADA SoCal Endorses George Whitesides for Congress CA-27 George and his wife Loretta Hidalgo Whitesides have been married for nearly 20 years and have two kids. George has spent his career solving problems. Over the past 20 years, he has helped lead NASA to new heights, created hundreds of quality jobs in the Antelope Valley, and supported front-line responders and public health through his work on the wildfire crisis. NASA Chief of StaffGeorge worked on President Obama’s transition team in 2008, and then served as Chief of Staff for NASA for the Obama administration. George was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal, the agency’s highest honor. George led reform of NASA to enable current U.S. space leadership. Virgin Galactic CEOGeorge was the first CEO of Virgin Galactic, the human spaceflight company founded by Richard Branson. He grew the company over a decade from a small team to the global aerospace firm it is today, creating 700 jobs in the Antelope Valley and flying the first woman to space on a commercial space vehicle. Learn more click here. Vote for George Whitesides for Congress on November 5th, 2024. |
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ADA SoCal Endorses Ted Lieu for Congress, 33nd District Ted is the author of first-of-its-kind legislation to ban the fraudulent practice of so-called “gay conversation therapy,” as well as a bill to improve our criminal justice system by eliminating the injustice of money bail. The very first bill Ted introduced when he got to Washington was legislation to address climate change modeled on California’s landmark Global Warming Solutions Act, which he coauthored when he served in the State Legislature. Ted also led the call for investigations into Exxon Mobil’s decades-long campaign of misinformation about climate science. Ted’s numerous accomplishments have not gone unnoticed. He was honored by the Daily Dot as an “Internet Freedom Hero” for his work on behalf of Internet privacy. Leading environmental news and advocacy organization, The Grist, named him one of their “Top 50 Influencers” for 2016. The Hill included Ted as one of its “10 rising stars in the energy and environment world.” The Washington Post and LA Times have published profiles on Ted's resistance to our current President. Ted has also been featured on CNN, MSNBC, CNBC, Democracy Now, the Chelsea Handler Show, Comedy Central, and Real Time With Bill Maher. Vote for Ted Lieu for Congress on November 5th, 2024. |
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ADA SoCal Endorses David Kim for Congress for District 34 Our district is the 10th poorest in the nation. We deserve more from our elected officials. We are living in a historic crisis that has tested our wellbeing from every angle: our health, finances, bad credit payday loans and societal bonds. Healing will require bold solutions, which cannot happen if we re-elect a representative who takes 98.8% of his money from big donors and corporate PACs. Our grassroots campaign will meet this moment with the historic policies it calls for. Through Universal Basic Income, Medicare for All, a Green New Deal, Homes Guarantee, and comprehensive police, immigration, and foreign policy reform, we will push our government’s focus back to putting Community First. Learn more click here. Vote for David Kim for U.S. Congress on November 5th, 2024. |
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ADA SoCal Endorses Linda Sanchez, U.S. Congress District 38 As a leader in Congress, Linda Sánchez is a strong advocate for California’s working families. She is committed to strengthening our middle class, providing a safe and quality education for our children, and encouraging economic growth and job creation through innovation and manufacturing. As a Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the Labor and Working Families Caucus, Linda advocates for California’s hard-working families. She champions policies to ensure that workers are safe on the job, from both workplace accidents and employer intimidation and retaliation. Linda brings government and the business community together to attract good paying jobs to Southern California. In Congress, Linda serves on the prestigious House Committee on Ways and Means where she works on tax, trade, retirement security, and healthcare issues. She is working to reform our tax code so that it is simple, fair, and provides certainty to working families and small businesses. Learn more click here. Vote for Linda Sanchez for Congress on November 5th, 2024. |
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ADA SoCal Endorses Maxine Waters for Congress CA-43 more to come
Vote for Maxine Waters for Congress on November 5th, 2024. |
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ADA SoCal Endorses Nanette Baragán for Congress CA-44 The youngest of eleven children raised by immigrants from Mexico, Congresswoman Nanette Diaz Barragán lives in San Pedro and represents California’s 44th Congressional District. Nanette Diaz Barragán was elected to Congress in 2016, a year in which she was the only new Democratic Latina elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. Congresswoman Barragán immediately sought leadership opportunities and was elected by her peers to serve as the President of the freshman Democrats. Congresswoman Barragán serves on the House Homeland Security Committee where she is busy protecting our country from threats while fighting to stop Trump’s wasteful border wall. Learn more click here. Vote for Nanette Baragán on November 5th, 2022. |
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ADA SoCal Endorses Derek Marshall for Congress I'm an organizer and a community activist, and I'm running to fight for justice, equality, and progress.I grew up valuing community service, helped found a global research initiative with the UN, and gained insights into effective social programs while working internationally. After seeing the contrast between European social safety nets and American austerity economics, I felt compelled to return to the U.S. and fight for living wages, LGBTQ+ rights, universal healthcare, and more. I've worked with Ground Game LA, was a part of successful Democratic campaigns, and played a role in Senator Bernie Sanders' Presidential campaign in 2020. Now, I'm bringing my experiences, skills, and passion to my run for Congress, focusing on progressive issues like Medicare for All and a Green New Deal. Vote for Katie Porter for Congress on November 5th, 2024. |
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ADA SoCal Endorses Laura Friedman for Congress CA-30 Jay Chen is a member of the U.S. Navy Reserves. Use of his military rank, job titles, and photographs in uniform does not imply endorsement by the Department of Defense or Department of the Navy. Every American deserves quality affordable and accessible health care with lower out-of-pocket expenses and premiums. By expanding and investing in healthcare coverage we can improve it instead of dismantling it, and protect Americans with pre-existing conditions. No family should ever have to make the choice between paying an emergency medical bill or putting food on the table. In Congress ensuring that every American has quality affordable coverage will be my top priority. Jay knows that even small price increases of everyday goods can be difficult for families’ budgets and is committed to lowering costs for working Americans. The United States must work to reduce prices while rebuilding our country and creating millions of good-paying jobs in the process. Vote for Jay Chen for Congress on November 5th, 2022. |
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ADA SoCal Endorses Sydney Kamlager, U.S. Congress District 37 Candidate Senator Sydney K. Kamlager represents the 37th Congressional District, ranging from Century City to South Los Angeles and takes in Culver City, Cheviot Hills, Crenshaw District, University of Southern California, downtown Los Angeles, and a portion of Inglewood. Elected to the California State Senate in the March 2021 special election, Senator Kamlager has spent her career prioritizing equity and access for Californians, especially for Angelenos. She has authored landmark legislation in the areas of criminal justice reform, health care equity, environmental protections, and affordable housing – including the most transformative probation reform law in the country and legislation requiring implicit bias training for health care professionals and court employees.
Learn more click here. Vote for Linda Sanchez for Senate on November 5th, 2024. |
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ADA SoCal Endorses Mark Takano for Congress District 39 In August 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was signed into law, making it the single largest investment for clean energy and combatting climate change in American history. The IRA aims to cut carbon emissions up to 40 percent by 2030 through accelerating a clean energy transition that will lower energy costs for Americans. One major way this legislation is encouraging a clean energy transition are tax credits and rebates to help families across the country electrify their homes and vehicles. Additionally, the IRA includes billions of dollars to reduce air pollution from the transportation sector, a major pollutant in our community. I was proud to vote yes when this legislation passed the House of Representatives. Climate change is one of the most serious threats we face as a global community. Greenhouse gas emissions have grown significantly since the Industrial Revolution, leading to an unprecedented rise in average global temperatures. From changes in weather patterns, to an unprecedented increase in droughts, floods, and superstorms, we have seen the effects of climate change firsthand. We must do more to combat the effects of climate change.
Vote for Mark Takano for Congress District 39 on November 5th, 2024. |
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ADA SoCal Endorses Chris Ahujua, U.S. Congress District 32 Christopher Ahuja is a small business owner, dedicated and community-oriented individual whose journey in Los Angeles spans over two decades. Recognizing the importance of active participation in community service he has become a driving force for positive change in the city. His commitment to effecting change, one step at a time, underscores his belief in personal accountability and responsibility.Fight Against Income Inequality Through policies aimed at reducing income and wealth inequality. This includes advocating for progressive taxation, raising the minimum wage, and implementing policies to support workers' rights. Affordable Housing Policies to increase access to affordable housing, including measures to expand low-income housing programs and increase funding for housing assistance. Free College Tuition and Forgive Student Debt Making public colleges and universities tuition-free for all students. Supports measures to reduce or forgive student loan debt.
Vote for Chris Ahuja for Senate on March 5th, 2024. |
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ADA SoCal Endorses Luz Rivas for Congress District 29 During Luz’s time in the Assembly, her priority has been to uplift and empower underrepresented communities. She has been successful as a leader in delivering substantive policy and has been recognized for her leadership by labor unions, business organizations and community organizations. Luz has advocated for environmental justice through her role as the Chair of the Assembly Committee on Natural Resources. Luz was elected by her peers to serve as Chair of the Los Angeles County Legislative Delegation. Helped to successfully pass the California Film Tax Credit, keeping thousands of jobs in California and the Valley Led STEM Education policy in California by increasing access to computer science and climate change education California’s 29th District is home to over 750,000 people in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles. The district includes the City of San Fernando and the City of Los Angeles communities of Arleta, Lake Balboa, Lake View Terrace, Mission Hills, North Hills, North Hollywood, Pacoima, Panorama City, Reseda, Sun Valley, Sylmar, Toluca Lake, Valley Glen, Valley Village, and Van Nuys.
Learn more click here. Vote for Luz Rivas for Congress District 29 on November 5th, 2024. |
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ADA SoCal Endorses Joe Kerr U.S. Congress District 40 Joe Kerr is a second-generation firefighter who served as a Fire Captain with the Orange County Fire Authority for 34 years. He was elected as the first President of the Orange County Professional Firefighters Association, a position he held for 17 years. He is the former Vice President of the California Professional Firefighters, and a former Vice President of the Orange County Central Labor Council (AFL-CIO). Joe has helped respond to nearly every significant disaster in Orange County over the past three decades.
Vote for Joe Kerr for Senate on November 5th, 2024. |
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