Laura Friedman
Democratic, incumbent
U.S. Representative, 30th District
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Overview
Laura Friedman is the U.S. Representative for California's 30th District.1 She serves on the House Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure and Science, Space, and Technology.1 Before entering politics, she worked as a film and television producer.1 She previously represented the 44th District in the California State Assembly and served on the Glendale City Council, including a term as mayor.1
She has pushed for a national film tax credit to bring production jobs back to the United States.2 Friedman co-convened a House housing affordability working group.3 She introduced the Cut Red Tape for Housing Act to reduce bureaucracy that holds up affordable housing.4 She introduced the Next Gen Road Safety Act to help law enforcement agencies obtain technology like GPS-equipped darts to de-escalate high-speed pursuits.5 She co-led legislation to guarantee automatic refunds to small businesses for tariffs later ruled illegal by the Supreme Court.6 She also co-led bills to unmask ICE agents and to raise the federal minimum wage.4 Her campaign says she supports universal healthcare and childcare.7
In the Assembly, she secured more than $60 million for local projects including the Glendale Riverwalk and Griffith Park safety improvements.1 She authored a state law barring local parking requirements near transit.8 She also wrote legislation creating a speed-camera pilot program.9 In Congress, she secured a $1,092,000 federal investment to replace the Rose Bowl's aging water and wastewater systems.3 She secured $500,000 for transit planning, including $250,000 for designing shaded bus shelters.10 Her congressional office says it has returned more than $5.5 million to constituents by resolving 1,450 cases with agencies like the IRS and Social Security.4
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026
- Raised
- $827,895
- Cash on hand
- $469,254
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Small gifts from people ($200 or less) | $55,622 | 7% |
| Larger gifts from people | $481,205 | 58% |
| PACs and other committees | $286,550 | 35% |
| Other receipts | $4,519 | 1% |
Source: Federal Election Commission filings for Laura Friedman for Congress
Endorsements
Sources
- About | Representative Laura Friedman, Representative Laura Friedman – House.gov. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Media | Representative Laura Friedman - House.gov, Representative Laura Friedman – House.gov. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Congress | Representative Laura Friedman, Representative Laura Friedman – House.gov. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- RELEASE: Congresswoman Friedman Marks Productive First Year in Congress, Representative Laura Friedman – House.gov. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Media | Representative Laura Friedman, Representative Laura Friedman – House.gov. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Economy | Representative Laura Friedman, Representative Laura Friedman – House.gov. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Laura Friedman, Laura For Congress. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Governor Newsom Issues Legislative Update 9.22.22, California Governor. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Speed Safety Cameras are Coming to San Francisco with New State Law, Vision Zero SF. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- In the News | Representative Laura Friedman, Representative Laura Friedman – House.gov. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- 2026 General Election Endorsements & Ballot Measure Positions, California Democratic Party. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- 2025-2026 Endorsements, League of Conservation Voters. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Laura Friedman | GIFFORDS, Giffords. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Laura Friedman, J Street PAC. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Laura Friedman — YIMBY Action endorsement, YIMBY Action. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- 2026 CA - General Election Endorsements, CWA District 9. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- U.S House of Representatives - ADA SoCal, Americans for Democratic Action Southern California. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- 2026 Endorsements - ASIAN DEMS, Asian Democrats of Los Angeles County. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- ACT, Pasadena Arroyo Democratic Club Endorse Pasadena Council Incumbents, Back Becerra for Governor, Pasadena Now. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- 2026 Election Endorsements | PLBRA, Park La Brea Residents Association. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Who We're Endorsing in California's 2026 Election, California Environmental Voters. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- CFT Endorsements, General Election 2026 (Tuesday, November 3), California Federation of Teachers. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- 2026 Candidate Recommendations, California Teachers Association. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- November 2026 General Election Endorsements, Democrats for Israel – Los Angeles. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Party Endorsements for Voter-Nominated Offices, November 3, 2026 General Election, Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- 2026 Midterm Election: LA County Federation of Labor Endorsements (Official Voter Guide), Los Angeles County Federation of Labor. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- SEIU 721 COPE Slate, November 3, 2026 General Election, SEIU Local 721. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.