16 Candidates Vie for Adam Schiff’s Congressional Seat

Published on December 18, 2023

Sixteen candidates are now in the running for the congressional seat held by Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), according to the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk. The list for the March 5 primary elections—including 12 Democrats, two Republicans, one Peace and Freedom Party candidate, and one with no party preference—was finalized by the Dec. 13 deadline. The 30th Congressional District spans from West Hollywood to Pasadena and from Echo Park to the Angeles National Forest. The county registrar’s office will announce on Dec. 29 the full list of candidates to appear on the ballot. Known Democrats who filed by the deadline include former Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer; state Sen. Anthony Portantino (D-La Cañada Flintridge); Assemblywoman Laura Friedman (D-Glendale); Los Angeles Unified School District Board Member Nick Melvoin; West Hollywood Mayor Sepi Shyne; Dr. Jirair Ratevosian, a former State Department official; and actor Ben Savage....

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