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Nick MelvoinDEM · ChallengerFEC legal name: MELVOIN, NICK
Laura FriedmanDEM · IncumbentFEC legal name: FRIEDMAN, LAURAMember, United States House of Representatives
November ballot status
Not on the reviewed printed November ballotChecked 2026-10-15Ballot-status source ↗
On general-election ballotChecked 2026-10-15Ballot-status source ↗
Financial coverage through
2026-09-30
2026-09-30
Last successful financial import
2026-10-16T21:17:56.798Z
2026-10-16T21:17:56.798Z
Past official ballot record
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Certified to appear on the primary ballotCalifornia Statewide Direct Primary ElectionCertified list ↗
Current occupation
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U.S. Representative for California District 30
Education
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B.A., University of Rochester
Previous public offices
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California State Assembly, District 44 · Glendale City Council · Mayor of Glendale
Housing
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“Americans need us to cut red tape, build more homes, protect tenants, and deliver real relief.”
Statement while co-convening a House housing-affordability working group.Official U.S. House press release ↗Original candidate statement
Economy & taxes
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Small businesses should be repaid for tariffs the congressional office describes as illegally collected.

Election.org paraphrase of the office's announcement that Friedman was helping lead the RELIEF Act.Official U.S. House press release ↗Election.org action summary
Public safety
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Announced a $1.031 million federal investment to expand Glendale's public-safety camera coverage and modernize its information center.

Official action reported by the congressional office; not an Election.org evaluation.Official U.S. House press release ↗Election.org action summary
Health care
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“This will help millions of Americans afford health insurance.”
Statement after House passage of legislation to restore Affordable Care Act premium tax credits.Official U.S. House press release ↗Original candidate statement
Transportation
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“Let's make sure the K Line connects more people to more places.”
Statement supporting the San Vicente-Fairfax alignment for the Metro K Line Northern Extension.Official U.S. House press release and letter ↗Original candidate statement
Energy & climate
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“Every single American depends on the work of the National Weather Service.”
Statement during a visit to the National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard forecast office.Official U.S. House press release ↗Original candidate statement
Total receipts
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Total spending
Cash on hand
Endorsements
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43 campaign-reportedCalifornia Democratic Party · CA Environmental Voters · Abundant Housing Los Angeles · California Federation of Labor Unions · Armenian National Committee of America Western Region · Bruin DemocratsCampaign list ↗
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