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U.S. House · CA-30 · Democratic candidate · 2026

Laura Friedman

Democratic candidate for California's 30th Congressional District

A former Glendale mayor and California legislator focused on affordable housing, universal healthcare and childcare, public education and government accountability.

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DistrictCA-30
OfficeCongress
ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where Laura stands.

Campaign position

Expand access to affordable housing

  • She supports national housing solutions that increase access to affordable homes, building on her state legislative work on housing supply and affordability

Campaign position

Provide universal healthcare and childcare

  • Her campaign supports universal access to healthcare and childcare as part of improving families' economic security and opportunity

Officeholder position

Protect federal social insurance programs

  • She opposes reductions to Social Security and Medi-Cal and supports congressional action to protect the essential services families depend upon

Officeholder position

Strengthen cybersecurity resources for schools

  • She calls for expanded school cybersecurity resources and a federal investigation into the Canvas breach to protect students' personal information

Officeholder proposal

Fund technology to de-escalate police pursuits

  • Her proposed Next Gen Road Safety Act would let police use federal COPS grants for drones, vehicle-disabling systems and other pursuit-safety technology

Officeholder position

Investigate political interference in broadcasting oversight

  • She supports congressional hearings and subpoenas examining FCC communications with the White House and alleged retaliation against broadcasters critical of the president

Record and background

Record & experience.

  1. 2025

    Accomplishment

    Helped obtain release of frozen HIV prevention funds

    Led pressure that preceded the administration's release of nearly $20 million in frozen HIV prevention grants serving Los Angeles.

  2. 2009–2016

    Experience

    Glendale councilmember

    Served on the Glendale City Council.

  3. 2011–2012

    Experience

    Glendale mayor

    Served as mayor of Glendale.

  4. 2016–2024

    Experience

    California assemblymember

    Served in the California Assembly.

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