Scott
Alan Meyers
Republican attorney and small-business owner challenging incumbent Laura Friedman in California's 30th Congressional District
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Background
Scott Alan Meyers is a Republican candidate challenging incumbent Rep. Laura Friedman in California's 30th Congressional District in the November 2026 general election. He is a lifelong Southern Californian who has lived in the 30th District his entire life and currently resides in Los Angeles. 17
Meyers has practiced civil law for approximately 37 years and also identifies as a small-business owner. His educational background includes graduating from Simi Valley High School, earning an undergraduate degree in political science from UCLA, and attending Pepperdine Law School. 17
He holds no prior elected office. His notable prior political activity includes serving as a proponent of the 2021 recall effort targeting Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman. 7
Meyers advanced past the June 2026 primary as the Republican challenger and faces Democratic incumbent Laura Friedman in the November 3, 2026 general election. The FEC classifies his candidacy as a challenger. 111214
At a glance
- Party
- Republican
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 30, California
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Small business owner and attorney (challenger candidate for U.S. House, CA-30)
- Website
- meyersforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Date unknownendorsementMeyers receives endorsements from Reform California, California Young Republicans, and Israeli-American Civic Action Network
A voter-guide profile lists endorsements from Reform California, California Young Republicans, and the Israeli-American Civic Action Network. No specific dates or primary-source announcements were found for these endorsements.
Scott Alan Meyers - Voter Guide · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 5endorsementLocal radio station KKLA midterm voting guide lists Meyers for CA-30
KKLA's midterm voting guide, a recommendation by host Jennifer Horn, listed Scott Alan Meyers as the candidate for California's 30th District. This is a host recommendation, not an official endorsement by an election authority.
Jen's Midterm Voting Guide | 99.5 KKLA - Los Angeles, CA · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 5newsMeyers publishes election questionnaire outlining positions on education, housing, AI, and immigration
The Los Angeles Daily News published Meyers's answers to a candidate questionnaire. He named education his top priority, calling California's public school system 'indefensible.' On housing, he labeled linkage fees a 'hidden tax.' He supported Flock cameras for law enforcement, opposed Medicare-for-All, supported disclosure requirements for AI-generated political ads, and backed expanded offshore drilling with safeguards.
Scott Alan Meyers, CA-30 candidate, 2026 election questionnaire · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Aug 27newsCalifornia certifies Meyers as Republican candidate for CA-30 general election
California's certified candidate list placed Meyers on the November ballot as the Republican candidate for the 30th District, with the ballot designation 'Small Business Owner,' opposing Democrat Laura Friedman.
Scott Alan Meyers (R) — U.S. Representative, CA-30 | 2026 profile · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jun 30filingFEC filing shows Meyers raised $58,294 with $40,000 in debt through June 30
Campaign finance figures through June 30 show Meyers raised $58,294 (of which $40,000 were candidate loans and $18,294 individual contributions), spent $55,678, and held $2,616 cash on hand, with $40,000 in debt. No PAC contributions were reported.
Scott Alan Meyers (R) — U.S. Representative, CA-30 | 2026 profile · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jun 2newsMeyers finishes second in CA-30 top-two primary, advancing to general election
Scott Alan Meyers received 32,216 votes (16.6%) in the June 2 top-two primary, finishing second behind Democrat Laura Friedman (102,384 votes). Both candidates qualified for the November general election.
Scott Alan Meyers (R) — U.S. Representative, CA-30 | 2026 profile · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Captain Joseph John, Chairman Emeritus, Combat Veterans For Congress otherIndividual supporter listed by campaign. No endorsement date provided. meyersforcongress.com
- Jennifer Van Laar, Managing Editor, Red State otherIndividual supporter listed by campaign. No endorsement date provided. meyersforcongress.com
- California Young Republicans organizationListed by campaign. No endorsement date provided. meyersforcongress.com
- Reform California organizationListed by campaign; could not verify Meyers's name individually in the group's March 19, 2026 announcement. reformcalifornia.org
- Dr. Houman Hemmati, M.D. otherIndividual supporter listed by campaign. No endorsement date provided. meyersforcongress.com
- Elizabeth Barcohana, Chair, California Republican Party Subcommittee for Jewish Engagement officialIndividual supporter listed by campaign. No endorsement date provided. meyersforcongress.com
- California Republican Party (CAGOP) organizationListed by campaign; CAGOP endorsements page lists 'CD 30: Scott Meyers.' Endorsement date not specified. cagop.org
- John Alle, Co-Founder, Santa Monica Coalition otherIndividual supporter listed by campaign. No endorsement date provided. meyersforcongress.com
- Los Angeles County Republican Party (LAGOP) organizationListed by campaign; LAGOP House voter guide lists Meyers as endorsed by 'CAGOP / LAGOP.' Endorsement date not specified. static1.squarespace.com
- Israeli-American Civic Action Network (ICAN) organizationNamed 'Scott Meyers (R)' for Congressional District 30 in ICAN's first-round 2026 endorsement announcement dated March 30, 2026. icanaction.org · Mar 30, 2026
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $58K
- Spent
- $56K
- Cash on hand
- $2,616
As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6CA30250(opens in a new tab)
Sources 12
- [1] Scott Alan Meyers - Voter Guide(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [2] Jen's Midterm Voting Guide | 99.5 KKLA - Los Angeles, CA(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
- [3] Scott Alan Meyers, CA-30 candidate, 2026 election questionnaire(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
- [4] Issues(opens in a new tab) Oct 4, 2026
- [5] Scott Alan Meyers for Congress | California's 30th District ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
- [6] Scott Alan Meyers (R) — U.S. Representative, CA-30 | 2026 profile(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
- [7] Scott Meyers — 2026 California's 30th Congressional District Election(opens in a new tab) Sep 4, 2026
- [8] 2026 PRIMARY ELECTION - static1.squarespace.com(opens in a new tab) Jul 18, 2026
- [9] Scott Alan Meyers, CA-30 candidate, 2026 primary election ...(opens in a new tab) May 4, 2026
- [10] CAGOP Endorsements - California Republican Party(opens in a new tab) Apr 29, 2026
- [11] ICAN Announces First Round of 2026 Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Mar 30, 2026
- [12] Reform California Announces Endorsements for CA 2026 ...(opens in a new tab) Mar 19, 2026