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California's 30th Congressional District (CA-30)

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Laura Friedman, a Democrat, has represented the district since 2025.

The district includes part of Los Angeles County.

According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 743,383, a median household income of $91,416, and a median age of 39.8. Of residents 25 and older, 51.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Representative

Official portrait of Laura Friedman, U.S. Representative for California's 30th District
Laura Friedman

U.S. Representative for California's 30th District · Democrat

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2026 redistricting

California uses a new congressional map in 2026: AB 604 (Proposition 50), approved by voters Nov 4, 2025.

The 2026 election for CA-30 uses the new map's CA-30; the map on this page shows the district as currently drawn (119th Congress).

Source · All 2026 redistricting changes

2026 election

Friedman has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 8 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.

8 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 CA-30 race to the FEC.

Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Candidates for CA-30 in 2026 who reported raising money to the FEC
CandidatePartyRaisedCash on handThrough
Laura Friedman (incumbent)Democratic$827,895$469,254Jun 30
John ArmenianNo party affiliation$278,828$0Jun 30
Scott Alan MeyersRepublican$58,294$2,616Jun 30
Lester HermanDemocratic$28,505$204Mar 31
Joel LavaDemocratic$13,964$0Aug 27
Dennis F. FeitosaRepublican$13,358$220Jun 30
Cameron TennysonDemocratic$12,659$575Jun 30
Nick MelvoinDemocratic$5,771$135,894Jun 30

Includes primary candidates; FEC filings do not record primary results. FEC race page

District profile

Population
743,383
Median household income
$91,416
Median age
39.8
Bachelor's degree or higher
51.8%

Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

California senators

Neighboring districts

  • CA-27 · George T. Whitesides (D)
  • CA-28 · Judy Chu (D)
  • CA-29 · Luz Rivas (D)
  • CA-32 · Brad Sherman (D)
  • CA-34 · Jimmy Gomez (D)
  • CA-36 · Ted Lieu (D)
  • CA-37 · Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D)

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