2024 California's 30th congressional district election
The 2024 California's 30th congressional district election will be held on November 5, 2024, to elect the United States Representative for California's 30th congressional district, concurrently with elections for the other U.S. House districts in California and the rest of the country, as well as the 2024 U.S. Senate race in California, other elections to the United States Senate, and various state and local elections. The primary election will be held on March 5, 2024, concurrently with the Super Tuesday presidential primaries. The 30th district is primarily based in Los Angeles and includes the neighborhoods of Atwater Village, East Hollywood, Echo Park, Elysian Valley, Hollywood, Hollywood Hills, Larchmont Village, Los Feliz, Mid-Wilshire, Miracle Mile, Shadow Hills, Silver Lake, Sunland-Tujunga, Universal City, and West Hollywood. It also encompasses Burbank, Glendale, and Pasadena.[1]
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The incumbent is Democrat Adam Schiff, who was re-elected with 72.1% of the vote in 2022 against another Democrat. He is not seeking re-election, instead choosing to run for the U.S. Senate. A moderate Democrat who unseated incumbent Republican James Rogan in 2000, Schiff's profile rose significantly during the presidency of Donald Trump, owing to Schiff's role as a lead impeachment manager in the first impeachment of Donald Trump, his service on the January 6 Committee, and his frequent appearances on MSNBC.[2][3]
The 30th district is considered a safe Democratic district. Joe Biden won it with over 72% of the vote in the 2020 presidential election.[4]
Candidates
Declared
- Joshua Bocanegra (Democratic), software developer[5]
- Mike Feuer (Democratic), former Los Angeles City Attorney[6]
- Laura Friedman (Democratic), state assemblywoman[7]
- Maebe A. Girl (Democratic), Silver Lake neighborhood councilor and runner-up for this district in 2022[8]
- Nick Melvoin (Democratic), member of the Los Angeles Board of Education[5]
- Anthony Portantino (Democratic), state senator[9]
- Jirair Ratevosian (Democratic), former senior advisor at the U.S. Department of State and former legislative director for U.S. Representative Barbara Lee[10]
- Ben Savage (Democratic), actor[11]
- Sepi Shyne (Democratic), mayor of West Hollywood[12]
Filed paperwork
Declined
- Paul Krekorian (Democratic), president of the Los Angeles City Council[19]
- Adam Schiff (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative (running for U.S. Senate)[20]
Endorsements
- Federal officials
- Julia Brownley, U.S. Representative from California's 26th congressional district (2013–present)[21]
- Salud Carbajal, U.S. Representative from California's 24th congressional district (2017–present)[21]
- Mark DeSaulnier, U.S. Representative from California's 10th congressional district (2015–present)[21]
- Jimmy Gomez, U.S. Representative from California's 34th congressional district (2017–present)[21]
- Local officials
- Karen Bass, mayor of Los Angeles and former U.S. Representative[6]
- Sheila Kuehl, former Los Angeles County supervisor[22]
- Statewide officials
- Eleni Kounalakis, Lieutenant Governor of California (2019–present)[7]
- Local officials
- Bill Paparian, former mayor of Pasadena (1995–1997) (No party preference)[23]
- Organizaions
- Individuals
- Howie Klein, former president of Reprise Records (1989–2001) and adjunct professor at McGill University[25]
- Heather Digby Parton, political blogger[25]
- Marianne Williamson, author and 2020 and 2024 Democratic presidential candidate[26]
- Individuals
- Maitland Ward, actress[27]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Alex Balekian | Did not file | ||
| Joshua Bocanegra | Did not file | ||
| Drew Britton | Did not file | ||
| Mike Castellanos | Did not file | ||
| Mike Feuer | $657,288 | $27,738 | $629,549 |
| Maebe A. Girl | $17,286 | $6,904 | $12,580 |
| Laura Friedman | $336,657 | $24,656 | $312,000 |
| Patrick Gipson | $2,118 | $2,118 | $0 |
| Ronda Kennedy | Did not file | ||
| Nick Melvoin | $560,330 | $42,734 | $517,595 |
| Anthony Portantino | $610,183 | $34,430 | $575,752 |
| Ben Savage | $101,998 | $19,219 | $82,779 |
| Eric Sawchuk | Did not file | ||
| Sepi Shyne | $98,028 | $33,226 | $64,801 |
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Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Cook Political Report[30] | Safe D | February 2, 2023 |
| Inside Elections[31] | Safe D | March 10, 2023 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[32] | Safe D | February 23, 2023 |
References
- "30th District".
- "Adam Schiff's Chances of Winning Feinstein's Senate Seat in 2024 Run".
Schiff, a moderate Democrat, has built a reputation as being one of former President Trump's greatest foes.
- Stein, Shira; Garofoli, Joe (January 26, 2023). "Trump impeachment star Adam Schiff announces U.S. Senate run". San Francisco Chronicle.
- "Daily Kos Elections' 2020 presidential results by congressional district, for new and old districts".
- Deutch, Gabby (January 31, 2023). "L.A. school board member Nick Melvoin to run for Adam Schiff's seat". Jewish Insider.
- "LA Mayor Karen Bass backs Mike Feuer for Congress". 2 Urban Girls. February 2, 2023.
- "Assemblymember Laura Friedman Announces Run for U.S. Congress". myBurbank. January 27, 2023.
- "Three California congressional seats could soon be vacant. Here's who is interested". February 3, 2023.
- "Portantino Announces Campaign for Congress". Asbarez. Los Angeles. January 30, 2023.
- White, Jeremy; Korte, Lara; Castanos, Ramon; Brown, Matthew (May 15, 2023). "Your California budget watchlist". Politico. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
- Demissie, Hannah (March 6, 2023). "Actor Ben Savage is running for Congress to succeed California Rep. Adam Schiff". ABC News. Retrieved March 6, 2023.
- Garcia, Brandon (February 21, 2023). "Sepi Shyne confirms run for Congress". WEHOville.
- "Alex Balekian Statement of Candidacy" (PDF).
- "Drew Britton Statement of Candidacy" (PDF).
- "Mike Castellanos Statement of Candidacy" (PDF).
- "Patrick Gipson Statement of Candidacy" (PDF).
- "Ronda Kennedy Statement of Candidacy" (PDF).
- "Eric Sawchuk Statement of Candidacy" (PDF).
- Zahniser, Daivd (February 18, 2023). "L.A. Council President Paul Krekorian won't join the crowded race to replace Schiff". Los Angeles Times.
- "Democrat Adam Schiff announces bid for Feinstein's US Senate seat in California". CNN. January 26, 2023.
- "California 30: Scuffle for Schiff's Seat".
- "Headlines: Here Are Some Ways That Pop-Ups Can Protect Their Gear, According to a Smash Burger Master".
- Coleman, Andre (February 27, 2023). "Paparian Announces Endorsements – Pasadena Now". Pasadena Now. Retrieved February 27, 2023.
- "2024 – Feminist Majority PAC". feministmajoritypac.org. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
- Klein, Howie (February 28, 2023). "It's Maebe– For Sure". Blue America. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
- Cox, Timothy (April 13, 2023). "LGBTQ+ Allies of Marianne: Fireside Chat w/ Marianne Williamson (around 01:05:00)". Twitter Spaces. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
- "Boy Meets World Maitland Ward backs Ben Savage". January 28, 2023.
- "LPAC Announces April 2023 Endorsement Slate". LPAC. Retrieved April 24, 2023.
- "California - House District 30".
- "2024 House Race Ratings: Another Competitive Fight for Control". Cook Political Report. Retrieved February 3, 2023.
- "First 2024 House Ratings". Inside Elections. Retrieved March 10, 2023.
- "Initial House Ratings: Battle for Majority Starts as a Toss-up". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Retrieved February 23, 2023.