Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who has represented California in Congress for three decades, is not expected to run for reelection in 2024 — setting off the political frenzy. It’s early in the election season — the 2024 primary election is a little more than a year away — so expect more candidates to jump into these House races, and the inevitable cascading effect of vacancies in the California Legislature and other offices.
Here’s a glimpse of congressional candidates voters may see on the 2024 primary ballot:
Congressional District 30
Currently represented by Adam Schiff (D-Burbank), who announced he is running for Senate.
They’re running:
- Assemblymember Laura Friedman (D-Glendale).
- Mike Feuer, former Los Angeles city attorney, Democrat.
- Maebe A Girl, drag queen and representative on the Silver Lake Neighborhood Council in Los Angeles, Democrat.
- Nick Melvoin, Los Angeles Unified School District board member, Democrat.
- State Sen. Anthony Portantino (D-Burbank).
Testing the waters:
- Ben Savage, actor in 1990s television show “Boy Meets World,” Democrat.
We’ll see:
- Los Angeles City Council President Paul Krekorian, Democrat.
- West Hollywood Mayor Sepi Shyne, Democrat.
Congressional District 47
Currently represented by Katie Porter (D-Irvine), who announced she is running for Senate.
They’re running:
- Scott Baugh, former Republican state Assembly member.
- State Sen. Dave Min (D-Irvine).
- Former Rep. Harley Rouda, Democrat.
We’ll see:
- Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley, Democrat.
Congressional District 12
Currently represented by Barbara Lee (D-Oakland), who told colleagues she plans to run for Senate but has not officially entered the race.
We’ll see:
- Assemblymember Mia Bonta (D-Alameda).
- Former Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf, Democrat.
- Lateefah Simon, civil rights advocate and Bay Area Rapid Transit board member, Democrat.
- Assemblymember Buffy Wicks (D-Oakland).