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Rep. Linda Sanchez (CA-38)
Democrat - California
Running for House
Rep. Linda Sánchez is a Democratic politician representing California in the U.S. House of Representatives. Before Congress, she worked as a labor attorney focusing on workplace rights and employment law. She was first elected to Congress in 2002 and has since become one of the longest-serving Latina members of Congress. Throughout her tenure, she has focused on labor rights, economic opportunity, and policies supporting working families, while also serving in various leadership positions within House committees and Democratic caucus organizations.
PARTY: Democrat
ELECTED: 2002
EDUCATION: University of California, Berkeley (B.A.), University of California, Los Angeles School of Law (J.D.)
OCCUPATION PRIOR TO CONGRESSIONAL SERVICE: Labor attorney specializing in employment law
BORN: November 28, 1969
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“I believe every hardworking family deserves a fair shot at success.”
- Rep. Linda Sánchez
POLITICAL CAREER
U.S. House of Representatives (2002-Present)
COMMITTEES SERVED ON
House Committee on Ways and Means
INTERESTING FACTS
First Latina elected to Congress from Orange County.
One of several siblings who have also served in elected office.
Has built a long legislative career focused on worker protections and economic justice.
