Katie Porter

Democrat Representative of California's 47th district

Representative
California, district 45
January 3, 2019 - January 3, 2021
Representative
California, district 45
January 3, 2021 - January 3, 2023
Representative
California, district 47
January 3, 2023 - January 3, 2025

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January 3, 1974 (51 years old)

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U.S. Representative since 2019, initially for California’s 45th district and, following redistricting, the 47th district from 2023.
Part of a Democratic wave in Orange County, flipping a historically Republican district in 2018.
Announced candidacy for the U.S. Senate in 2023 but was defeated in the nonpartisan primary.
Graduated from Yale University and Harvard Law School; studied under Elizabeth Warren at Harvard.
Taught law at the University of California, Irvine, and other universities.
Appointed by California Attorney General Kamala Harris as the state’s independent monitor of banks in a nationwide mortgage settlement.
Known for her questioning during congressional hearings, often using visual aids.
Supported impeachment inquiries and voted for both impeachments of Donald Trump.
Voted in line with Joe Biden’s stated position 98.2% of the time as of June 2022.
Advocated for decommissioning the Diablo Canyon Power Plant during her Senate campaign.
Has a 100% rating from NARAL Pro-Choice America and an F rating from Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America.
Introduced the “Help America Run Act” to allow campaign contributions to pay for healthcare premiums, elder care, child care, and dependent care for candidates.
Faced allegations of creating a toxic workplace environment.
Co-chaired Elizabeth Warren’s 2020 presidential campaign.
Personal life includes a divorce and being the main caregiver for her three children.
Lives in a university-subsidized residence on the University of California Irvine campus.