Incumbent
CA-30 primary: first place
7dLaura Friedman is now at 99% and leads by 98.0 points in the CA-30 primary: first place.
99%
CA-30 primary: first place
$451.00
JUN 6, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
Age59 years old (Dec 3, 1966)
GenderFemale
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LocationCalifornia
BackgroundU.S. Representative
EducationB.A., University of Rochester (1988)
Notable personal detailsLaura Syril Friedman is a Democratic member of the U.S. House representing California’s 30th Congressional District, first sworn in on 2025-01-03. She previously served on the Glendale City Council (including as mayor) and in the California State Assembly (2016–2024). Before elected office, she worked as an entertainment and business executive and later taught at UCLA. She earned a B.A. from the University of Rochester.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports tax changes that raise revenue from high-income households and reduce federal tax burdens on California residents, and backs targeted tax incentives for industry and public investment. Endorses removing the SALT cap and has supported higher marginal rates or revenue measures to fund public programs and federal investments in California.
Healthcare
Supports treating healthcare as a right and has backed single-payer/Medicare-for-All pathways and state-level legislation to expand public coverage and access to Medi‑Cal. Has sponsored and promoted federal and state measures to protect and expand Medicaid/Medi‑Cal access and to address affordability of ACA coverage.
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Immigration & Border
Supports protections for immigrants and expanded legal relief for qualifying groups, and seeks limits and accountability for immigration enforcement practices. Has sponsored or cosponsored legislation to provide pathways for Dreamers/TPS recipients and backed measures to restrict anonymity and harsh practices by ICE while opposing mass deportation tactics.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports codifying and protecting abortion and reproductive rights and opposes policies that restrict access; has sponsored and backed legislation to restore funding and access to reproductive-health services including measures benefiting Planned Parenthood and to protect cross‑state access to care.
Climate & Energy
Supports accelerating California’s transition to renewable energy, expanding rooftop and distributed solar, and using state and federal policy to address climate impacts including wildfires and adaptation. Has sponsored bills and public remarks promoting clean energy incentives and climate-informed decisionmaking. Receives endorsements from environmental organizations signaling strong environmental and conservation priorities.
Public Safety & Guns
Laura Friedman is endorsed by gun-safety advocacy groups and positioned as a pro–gun-safety candidate who supports expanded gun-safety laws and measures to reduce gun violence while respecting lawful gun ownership. Her endorsements and campaign materials emphasize backing common-sense gun-safety policies.
Latest Insights
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$1.8M
$1.4M
$917.8K
$458.9K
$0
2024
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2024
$1.8M
$296.7K
$1.5M
$64.1K
Cycle 2026
$749.3K
$435.2K
$610.9K
$35.9K
Source: FEC
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