The passage of Proposition 50 divided the Southern California district Rep. Linda Sánchez represents — which made her re-election choice extra a query about the place fairly than if.
However Sánchez, a Democrat, says she has made up her thoughts: She is operating in the new California’s forty first Congressional District, which snakes round southern Los Angeles County, however dips a bit into Orange County. The district contains her dwelling of Whittier, is centered on Downey and picks up Bell Gardens, Brea, La Habra, La Mirada, Lakewood and Santa Fe Springs.
“After Proposition 50 handed, deciding the place to run was emotional, however finally, it was a straightforward selection — I selected dwelling,” Sánchez first instructed the Southern California Information Group of her choice.
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“Our communities aren’t outlined by strains on a map. They’re outlined by the individuals who reside, work and lift their households right here,” Sánchez mentioned. “Boundaries could change, however my dedication to preventing for the individuals I really like won’t ever waver. I’m pleased with what we’ve completed collectively for Southern California, and I’m able to hold preventing for our communities in Congress when Democrats retake the bulk within the subsequent election.”
Sánchez, 56, is an Orange County native and has labored as a labor lawyer. An alumna of UC Berkeley and UCLA Legislation, she has served in Congress since 2003 and sits on the highly effective Methods and Means Subcommittee, the chief tax-writing committee in Congress.
Sánchez kicks off her re-election bid with staunch assist from Home Democratic management, together with Minority Chief Hakeem Jeffries of New York, Minority Whip Katherine Clark of Massachusetts and Home Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, who represents San Bernardino.
“I’ve seen up shut Linda’s relentless battle for working households and her refusal to let company particular pursuits or MAGA extremists dictate our nation’s priorities,” mentioned Jeffries, referring to the slogan adopted by President Donald Trump and his allies. “She is a fierce champion for safeguarding American jobs and rebuilding our financial system so it really works for all Individuals.”
“From main the cost to repair our damaged immigration system to standing up for American employees, Linda Sánchez has by no means backed away from a battle, irrespective of the chances,” mentioned Aguilar. “She’s a voice of braveness and conviction who reveals up each single day to ship for working households, defend our democracy and maintain highly effective pursuits accountable.”
California voters overwhelmingly handed Proposition 50, the Democratic-led congressional redistricting measure, in final week’s particular election. The measure redraws congressional strains simply in time for subsequent yr’s midterm elections — shaking up the place incumbents are vying to characterize. (A observe: Congress doesn’t have time period limits.)
The present thirty eighth Congressional District, which Sánchez represents now, additionally spans Los Angeles and Orange counties, however a bit extra to the east.
The brand new forty first Congressional District was drawn to nonetheless have extra registered Democratic voters (46%) in comparison with Republicans (26%) and no occasion desire or different (27%).
Sánchez lives in Whittier together with her son and canine, her marketing campaign announcement mentioned, noting that she is one among solely 13 ladies to offer beginning whereas serving in Congress.
