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U.S. House · CA-35 · Democratic candidate · 2026

Norma J. Torres

Democratic candidate for California's 35th Congressional District

A former 911 dispatcher and Inland Empire congresswoman focused on public services, immigrant legal protections, affordable housing and government accountability.

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DistrictCA-35
OfficeCongress
ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where Norma stands.

Officeholder proposal

Guarantee counsel in immigration court

  • Her proposed Fairness to Freedom Act would provide immigrants facing removal proceedings with legal representation so inability to pay does not prevent a defense

Officeholder proposal

Update the long-term resident immigration registry

  • She supports updating the 1929 registry provision so more long-established immigrants can apply for permanent residence and eventually citizenship

Officeholder proposal

Protect donor states against political funding cuts

  • Her proposed Taxpayer Protection Act would establish a Treasury trust fund and independent verification to protect states against politically motivated federal funding cuts

Officeholder proposal

Investigate personalized surveillance pricing

  • She proposed directing the FTC to investigate businesses using consumers' personal data to charge differing prices
  • Her amendment was blocked in committee

Officeholder proposal

Require congressional approval for air-traffic staffing cuts

  • Her Air Traffic Controller Protection Act proposal would require Congress to approve reductions in FAA staffing before they take effect

Officeholder proposal

Disclose asbestos hazards in residential housing

  • Her proposed Asbestos Exposure in Housing Reduction Act would require asbestos-hazard disclosure when residential properties are sold or leased

Record and background

Record & experience.

  • Accomplishment

    Recovered more than $11 million for constituents

    Returned $11,049,497 to constituents and helped with 3,750 cases involving federal agencies and benefits.

  • Experience

    911 dispatcher

    Worked as an emergency dispatcher.

  • Experience

    California legislator

    Served in the California Legislature, including work on emergency-call modernization.

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