Angela
Gonzales-Torres
Democratic candidate challenging Rep. Jimmy Gomez in CA-34; academic counselor and Highland Park community advocate
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Background
Angela Gonzales-Torres is the Democratic candidate challenging incumbent Rep. Jimmy Gomez in California's 34th Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election. Born and raised in Highland Park in Northeast Los Angeles, she is a graduate of LAUSD, community college, and UCLA, where she studied Chicano Studies and Anthropology. 1211
She currently works as an academic counselor in Pasadena City College's CORE program, supporting people transitioning from incarceration into higher education, and is an advocate for intergenerational permanent affordable housing. She has also served in the Los Angeles Mayor's Office and as a regional representative on Metro's Public Safety Advisory Committee. 2311
Gonzales-Torres previously served as President of the Highland Park Neighborhood Council, an elected position; a city filing from October 2023 refers to her as the council's current president at that time. 2415 She describes her politics as democratic socialist. 2
She has received the endorsement of Justice Democrats and has centered her campaign on affordable housing, immigration reform, and privacy issues in California's 34th District. 316
At a glance
- Party
- Democratic
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 34, California
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Academic Counselor, Pasadena City College CORE Program
- Website
- angela4congress.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 8newsNBC Los Angeles profiles Gonzales-Torres platform: Medicare for All, abolish ICE, tax billionaires
NBC Los Angeles reported her platform includes Medicare for All, affordable housing, free child care, abolishing ICE, ending corporate political spending including super PACs, and taxing billionaires.
Will Rep. Jimmy Gomez weather misconduct probe in ... · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 5newsGonzales-Torres backs $25 minimum wage, Medicare for All, and public housing in policy questionnaire
In responses published by the Daily News, Gonzales-Torres outlined support for a $25 federal minimum wage, Medicare for All, and federally funded permanently affordable public housing, along with interim healthcare steps such as capping insulin and inhaler costs.
Angela Gonzales-Torres, CA-34 candidate, 2026 election ... · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 1endorsementGonzales-Torres endorsed by DSA-LA, Justice Democrats, Kenneth Mejia, David Kim, and Working Families Party
By October, Gonzales-Torres had received endorsements from the DSA's Los Angeles chapter, Justice Democrats, LA City Controller Kenneth Mejia, former Gomez challenger David Kim, and the Working Families Party.
Will Rep. Jimmy Gomez weather misconduct probe in ... · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 1pollPoll shows Gonzales-Torres leading Gomez 41% to 38% among likely voters
A poll sponsored by Guardrails Alliance and conducted by Upswing Research showed Gonzales-Torres at 41% and Gomez at 38% among likely voters. The poll focused on candidate perceptions and AI policy and did not ask about the misconduct allegations; it was not an independent or nonpartisan poll.
Sexual misconduct allegations threaten to topple LA ... · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Aug 17newsHouse Ethics Committee announces review of sexual misconduct allegations against Gomez
The House Ethics Committee announced it was reviewing allegations that Rep. Jimmy Gomez 'may have engaged in sexual misconduct,' including inappropriate sexual contact with a House staffer. Gomez acknowledged personal mistakes but denied violating law or House ethics rules.
Will Rep. Jimmy Gomez weather misconduct probe in ... · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jun 30filingFundraising gap: Gonzales-Torres raised ~$229K vs. Gomez's ~$1.175M through June 30
FEC-based figures through June 30 showed Gonzales-Torres with approximately $229,000 in receipts and roughly $44,000 cash on hand, compared to Gomez's approximately $1.175 million raised and $782,000 cash on hand.
What to know about the 2026 race for California's 34th ... · Sep 15, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jun 2newsGonzales-Torres finishes second in CA-34 primary, advances to general election
Angela Gonzales-Torres received about 30.6% of the vote in the California top-two primary, finishing second behind incumbent Rep. Jimmy Gomez (46.1%). Both advanced to the November 3 general election.
Will Rep. Jimmy Gomez weather misconduct probe in ... · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Kenneth Mejia officialLos Angeles City Controller. Listed on campaign endorsement page; also reported by NBC Los Angeles on October 8, 2026. angela4congress.com
- Konstantine Anthony officialFormer mayor of Burbank. Listed on campaign endorsement page. angela4congress.com
- ADA SoCal organizationADA SoCal's U.S. House endorsements page (updated October 8, 2026) endorses Gonzales-Torres for District 34. adasocal.org
- Korean American Democratic Committee organizationIdentified as an endorser by La Defensa; campaign page lists the committee's president and a board member as supporters. No endorsement date given. ladefensa.org
- David Kim officialBoard member of the Korean-American Democratic Committee and previous challenger to Rep. Jimmy Gomez. Listed on campaign endorsement page; reported by NBC Los Angeles on October 8, 2026. angela4congress.com
- Working Families Party organizationIdentified as an endorser in La Defensa's 2026 primary voter guide (updated October 1, 2026). No specific endorsement date given. ladefensa.org
- CAIR Action organizationListed as an endorser in La Defensa's October 1, 2026 voter guide. No endorsement date given. ladefensa.org
- Jamaal Bowman officialFormer New York congressman. Listed on campaign endorsement page. angela4congress.com
- IfNotNow organizationListed as an endorser in La Defensa's October 1, 2026 voter guide. No endorsement date given. ladefensa.org
- David Hogg officialFounder of Leaders We Deserve and March for Our Lives. Listed on campaign endorsement page; also noted by SFGate on October 5, 2026. angela4congress.com
- Common Defense organizationAnnounced endorsement in a post dated October 1, 2026, stating it was proud to endorse Gonzales-Torres for CA-34. x.com · Oct 1, 2026
- Los Angeles Democratic Socialists of America (DSA-LA) organizationLA Times reported September 2, 2026 that DSA-LA's endorsement slate included Gonzales-Torres. Also noted by NBC Los Angeles on October 8, 2026. latimes.com · Sep 2, 2026
- Justice Democrats organizationIdentified Gonzales-Torres as its CA-34 candidate. The Occidental reported the endorsement on March 4, 2026; Justice Democrats candidate page available by June 9, 2026. justicedemocrats.com · Mar 4, 2026
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $229K
- Spent
- $185K
- Cash on hand
- $44K
As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6CA34286(opens in a new tab)
Sources 12
- [1] Angela Gonzales-Torres — 2026 California's 34th Congressional ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
- [2] U.S House of Representatives - ADA SoCal(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
- [3] Will Rep. Jimmy Gomez weather misconduct probe in ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
- [4] Angela Gonzales-Torres, CA-34 candidate, 2026 election ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
- [5] Sexual misconduct allegations threaten to topple LA ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
- [6] 2026 Primary Voter Guide P1 - La Defensa(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
- [7] Common Defense(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
- [8] What to know about the 2026 race for California's 34th ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 15, 2026
- [9] www.latimes.com · california · storyDemocratic Socialists endorse Raman in L.A. mayoral race(opens in a new tab) Sep 2, 2026
- [10] Angela Gonzales-Torres - Justice Democrats(opens in a new tab) Jun 9, 2026
- [11] Angela Gonzales-Torres, CA-34 candidate, 2026 primary ...(opens in a new tab) May 5, 2026
- [12] Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Apr 3, 2025