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Three CA-34 contenders share campaign priorities
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Influential group behind AOC’s victory seeks to oust L.A. Democratic congressman
Justice Democrats is an influential left-wing PAC known for helping Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and other members of the progressive ‘Squad’ defeat incumbent members of Congress.
The group is backing 30-year-old activist Angela Gonzales-Torres in her bid to unseat Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-Los Angeles).
The group behind Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s shocking 2018 victory in New York is looking west for its next fight.
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Three CA-34 contenders share campaign priorities
Angela Gonzales-Torres, a candidate in the race, is endorsed by Justice Democrats, a prominent progressive political action committee. Gonzales-Torres said over email she is running for Congress because she does not believe status quo politics are good enough for CA-34.
“Our community is hungry for change and real representation,” Gonzales-Torres said.
featured press: NY times
Latino Democrats Fight to Fend Off Upstart Challengers
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus is defending four key incumbents in primary races centered on how aggressively Democrats are combating ICE and President Trump.
featured press: AXIOS
Scoop: Dozens of Dem candidates won't commit to backing Jeffries
"Right now, my focus is on supporting my city. ... However, I think the Democratic Party is at a crossroads and everyone knows it. It can continue to have a national strategy dictated by billionaires and out of touch consultants, ignoring the reality that tens of millions of Americans are losing faith in our party — OR it can embrace change and the courage to take on the greed of the oligarchy. As of right now, Hakeem Jeffries and the broader Democratic establishment leadership are not learning these lessons they need to, and I think we should be open and welcoming of new leadership."
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Angela Gonzales-Torres, daughter of deportee in LA and pro-Palestine advocate running for Congress
Angela Gonzales-Torres, the daughter of a deportee and a recent graduate who took part in a pro-Palestinian encampment, is running in the Democratic primary to challenge the incumbent in her Los Angeles district because she believes she can better represent regular people.
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U.S. Representative Jimmy Gomez Accepts AIPAC Money Ahead of 2026 Election
U.S. Representative Jimmy Gomez Accepts AIPAC Money Ahead of 2026 Election
As 2026 quickly nears, local and state elections will take center stage. All races are drawing significant attention amid a broader fight over money, power, influence, and who represents Los Angeles and California in politics.