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Rep. Laura Friedman (CA-30)

Democrat - California

Running for House

Rep. Laura Friedman is a Democratic politician from California who began her public service in local government as a Glendale City Councilmember and later served as Mayor of Glendale. She went on to serve in the California State Assembly, where she chaired major committees and worked on legislation related to environmental protection, transportation safety, housing affordability, and government accountability. In 2024, she was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, where she continues focusing on affordability, infrastructure investment, and climate resilience.

PARTY: Democrat

ELECTED: 2025

EDUCATION: University of Rochester (B.A.)

OCCUPATION PRIOR TO CONGRESS: Film and television producer

BORN: December 3, 1966

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“I’ll work to build bridges with anyone interested in delivering real results for our families.”

- Rep. Laura Friedman

POLITICAL CAREER

  • House of Representatives (2025 - Present)

  • California State Assembly (2016 - 2024)


COMMITTEES SERVED ON

  • House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

  • House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology


INTERESTING FACTS

  • Served as Chair of multiple California Assembly committees, including Transportation and Natural Resources.

  • Previously worked in the entertainment industry before entering politics.

  • Has been involved in major California legislation on environmental standards and housing issues.

45d 14h 54m 49s until Election Day '26

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