Jared Huffman

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Jared Huffman earned a bachelor's degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 1986 and a law degree from Boston College Law School.[1] Huffman worked as a senior attorney for the Natural Resources Defense Council from 2001 to 2006 and has been a managing partner with The Legal Solutions Group, LLP, managing partner with Boyd, Huffman & Williams and associate attorney with McCutchen, Doyle, Brown & Enersen.[2]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Jared Huffman has represented California’s 2nd Congressional District, which spans from the Golden Gate Bridge north to the Oregon border, since he was first elected to Congress in 2012.

In Congress, he has built a reputation as a problem-solver and a tireless champion for northern California. He is a staunch defender of democracy and the rule of law and is widely recognized as one of the foremost leaders on climate action and environmental protection. In 2025, his colleagues elected him to serve as the top Democrat (Ranking Member) on the House Natural Resources Committee. Jared is also a senior member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.

Jared is a Vice-Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus and serves as co-Chair of the Congressional Freethought Caucus, which he co-founded with Rep. Jamie Raskin in 2018 to protect separation of church and state, defend religious freedom, and promote public policies based on reason, science and moral values.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Affordability - we have an affordability crisis in America, and Trump's tariffs, trade wars, actual wars, and massive tax giveaways to billionaires have caused everyday costs to skyrocket. We must put working families first and make lowering costs -- for groceries, energy and utility bills, healthcare, housing and more -- the top priority.Accountability - the lawlessness and corruption we are seeing from the Trump administration and their billionaire cronies is unlike anything our country has ever seen. Congress's job, under the Constitution, is to prevent this, yet this congress has shamefully looked away - and in too many cases, been part of the problem. I will fight to hold Trump and others in the administration accountable by restoring serious oversight and investigations in a Democratic majority next Congress. I will also demand a total ban on stock trading (including prediction markets) by members of Congress along with the President and other executive branch officials. I will also fight for robust, enforceable ethics standards for the Supreme Court.Democracy - our democracy and the rule of law are under siege and must be defended. This includes the scourge of voter suppression, the corrupt influence of dark money, the political coopting of independent agencies, attempts to coerce and intimidate universities, law firms, and the media, and attempts to break down the wall of church-state separation and privilege one political/religious faction over all others. I will fight to protect our constitutional order, including secular government and free and fair elections.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Environment, healthcare, rule of law

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

California Democratic Party, California Labor Federation, leading environmental organizations, and dozens of local elected officials and community leaders throughout the district

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Huffman's campaign website listed the following issues:[10]

Jobs and the Economy

Excerpt: "Every candidate talks about jobs, but Jared is the only one who has delivered on public policies that are spurring investment, quality jobs and economic growth. Jared is working to do even more this year by authoring an innovative package of bills that will attract and retain clean manufacturing jobs, keep public works projects moving, and support small businesses throughout California"

Education

Excerpt: "Education is more than a campaign issue for Jared. As the father of two children in our public schools and the husband of a teacher, he understands education from a direct, personal perspective and is committed to ensuring that every child has access to a quality education. That’s why he is endorsed by leading educators throughout the district and was recently honored as “Legislator of the Year” by county school superintendents"

Energy and Environment

Excerpt: "There’s a reason why Jared has received every environmental group endorsement in this race: he is a proven environmental champion. Jared understands that our economy, public health and national security depend on creating clean energy jobs and reducing our dependence on fossil fuels through new federal policies"

Healthcare Reform

Excerpt: "Making quality healthcare more affordable and accessible for individuals, families and employers is one of the most important policy challenges facing our state and nation. Jared has consistently stood up to big health insurance companies who put profits above our healthcare needs."

Sensible Debt Reduction

Excerpt: "Our $15 trillion national debt must be confronted immediately, but we must do so in a sensible and balanced way that doesn’t harm seniors or put our fragile economic recovery at risk."