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Zoe Lofgren

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Lawyer

Zoe Lofgren is a Lawyer, the incumbent representative. They emphasizes healthcare, immigration, and economic policy.

From the candidate’s published profile

Background

Zoe Lofgren was born in San Mateo, California. Lofgren graduated from Gunn High School in 1966. She earned a B.A. from Stanford University in 1970 and a J.D. from Santa Clara University in 1975.[1]

Lofgren's career experience includes working as a faculty member with Santa Clara University School of Law, a staffer to former U.S. Representative William Donlon (Don) Edwards, the executive director of Community Housing Developers, and a lawyer. She was a member of the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors and a member of the Board of Trustees of San Jose-Evergreen Community College District Board.[1][2]

Law:
University of Santa Clara, 1975
Bachelor's:
Stanford University, 1970

Campaign money

Raised
$1.7M
From individuals
$668K
From PACs & party
$438K
Own money
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FEC filings through June 30, 2026.

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Campaign themes

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Lofgren's campaign website listed the following issues:[23]

Healthcare

Excerpt: "Access to affordable, quality health care is a right all Americans deserve. I have spent my entire career working to make that simple statement a reality."

Economy

Excerpt: "It is now clear that systemic flaws in our economy combined with unscrupulous greed on Wall Street very nearly toppled our entire economy. Even now after the initial storm, millions of Americans struggle to support their families."

Education

Excerpt: "I have had the great privilege of serving on the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors, the San Jose Evergreen Community College District Board, and as a member of Congress. As a result, I’ve been part of both the local and national conversation on education."

Immigration

Excerpt: "As an immigration attorney, I understand the frustrations inherent in dealing with our immigration service agencies. "

Innovation and Technology

Excerpt: "As a life-long resident of Silicon Valley, I’ve had a front row seat to the birth and expansion of the internet age. The digital world, as it exists today, is a direct result of investments that Americans made decades ago."

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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