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Luz Maria Rivas

DemocraticIncumbent

Nonprofit executive

Luz Maria Rivas, a Nonprofit executive, is the incumbent.

From the candidate’s published profile

Background

Luz Maria Rivas was born in Los Angeles, California in 1974.[1] Rivas graduated from San Fernando High School in 1991. She earned a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1995 and a master's degree in technology in education from Harvard University in 2003.[2][3] Rivas' career experience includes founding and working as the executive director of DIY Girls, co-founding KitHub, working as the director of research and corporate partnerships of Iridescent, and working as an electrical design engineer with Motorola. She served as a commissioner on the Board of Public Works for the City of Los Angeles. She served in the California State Assembly from 2018 to 2024.[2][3][1]

Graduate:
Harvard University, 2003
Bachelor's:
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1995

Campaign money

Raised
$671K
From individuals
$299K
From PACs & party
$357K
Own money
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FEC filings through June 30, 2026.

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Campaign themes

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Campaign website

Rivas' campaign website stated the following:

A Voice For Our Future

Residents of the San Fernando Valley deserve a Member of Congress who will focus on their needs. I will fight to make sure every family has economic opportunity, protect Social Security and Medicare, and reduce the threat of climate change.[10]

—Luz Maria Rivas' campaign website (2024)[11]

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On the 2026 ballot

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Compiled from the candidate’s published profile as of September 30, 2026 and FEC filings.

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