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June 2, 2026 California Democratic Party State Primary

Candidates for United States Representative District 30, California

Laura Friedman - D

►Websitewww.lauraforcongress.org

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Pini Herman - D

►Websitewww.piniforcongress.com

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Joel Lava - D

►Websitewww.joellavaforcongress.com

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Cameron Tennyson - D

►Websitewww.cameronforcongress.org

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Joel Lava

Biographical

Personal and Family

Professional Experience

Civic Involvement

Political Experience

Accomplishments and Awards

Educational Background

Reasons & Objectives

Why I Am Running for Public Office

Endorsments, Voting, Elections, Politics & Government

Trump's Impeachment & Exoneration

Gerrymandering

Campaign Contributions, Limits & Citizens United Case

DC Voting Representation in Congress

Foreign Policy

Israel, Hamas and Palestinian Conflict

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Economy

Infrastructure

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Affordability Crisis

Crime, Police & Imprisonment

Crime & Prevention

Sex Crimes & Offenders

Housing & Communities

Housing

Homeownership

Homelessness

Redlining Housing & Loans

Transgender Protections & Community

Labor, Wages & Unions

Minimum Wage

Unions and Collective Bargaining

Worker Rights and Benefits

Wages

Labor

Health & Medical

Medicare

Universal Medical Care & Insurance

Healthcare

Health & Medical Reform

Opioid Crisis

Education & Schools

Student Debt & Forgiveness

Environment & Climate Change

Environment

Climate Change & Global Warming

Clean Energy

Environmental Justice

Abortion, Pro-Life & Genetic Engineering

Abortion(Pro-Choice) v Pro-Life

Courts, Laws & Justice

Criminal Justice System, Reform & Disparity

Banks & Finance

Redlining Housing & Loans

Civil, Religious, LGBTQ & Human Rights

Transgender Protections & Community

Women's Issues

Values, Religion, Family, Patriotism & Public Service

Values

Child Care

Gun & Property Rights

Gun Violence & Homicide

Energy

Renewable Energy & Fossil Fuels

Immigration, Border Security, Terrorism & Homeland Security

Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE)

Immigration Policy & Reform

Infrastructure & Transportation

Transportation

Infrastructure

Military, National Defense & Veterans

Wars, Warmaking & Overseas Deployments

Sex & Sexuality

Sex Crimes & Offenders