Incumbent
CA-30 primary: first place
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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 of Representatives for California’s 30th congressional district, serving since January 3, 2025. She previously served on the Glendale City Council (2009–2016), including as mayor (2011–2012), and represented the 43rd/44th districts in the California State Assembly (2016–2024). Before elected office, she worked as an entertainment executive/film producer and later as a business executive.
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Positions
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.
Endorsements
Endorsers of Laura Friedman for CA-30 primary: first place
League of Conservation Voters Action Fund
Political organization
League of Conservation Voters Action Fund endorsed Laura Friedman for U.S. House.
Los Angeles County Democratic Party
Public endorsement
Los Angeles County Democratic Party endorsed Laura Friedman.
Beverly Press
Public figure
Beverly Press endorsed Laura Friedman for U.S. House California District 30 in the June 2 primary election.
California Federation of Teachers
Labor organization
California Federation of Teachers endorsed Laura Friedman.
AnCA-Western Region
Public endorsement
AnCA-Western Region endorsed Laura Friedman in its 2026 primary endorsements.
Asian Democrats of Los Angeles County
Public endorsement
Asian Democrats of Los Angeles County endorsed Laura Friedman in its 2026 endorsements.
California Young Democrats
Public figure
California Young Democrats endorsed Laura Friedman.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262024
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Cycle 2026
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