Nanette Barragán

Democrat Representative of California's 44th district

Representative
California, district 44
January 3, 2017 - January 3, 2019
Representative
California, district 44
January 3, 2019 - January 3, 2021
Representative
California, district 44
January 3, 2021 - January 3, 2023
Representative
California, district 44
January 3, 2023 - January 3, 2025

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September 15, 1976 (48 years old)

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American attorney and politician
Served as a Hermosa Beach City councilmember from 2013 to 2015
U.S. representative for California’s 44th congressional district since 2017
Youngest of 11 siblings, raised by Mexican immigrants
Attended North Torrance High School; played softball
Earned a BA in political science with a minor in public policy from UCLA in 2000
Earned a Juris Doctor from the University of Southern California in 2005
Worked in various legal roles, including externships at the California Supreme Court, Los Angeles Legal Aid Foundation, and the United States Attorney’s Office
Worked at Latham & Watkins LLP, handling cases from land use to securities litigation and providing pro bono assistance
Started political career with the Clinton White House doing African American outreach
Worked on President Barack Obama’s reelection campaign in 2012
Ran for Congress in 2015, defeating state senator Isadore Hall III in the 2016 general election
Has served on the Committee on Energy and Commerce
Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus as of January 2023
Known for high staff turnover and described as difficult to work for
Has a 100% rating from NARAL Pro-Choice America and an F rating from the Susan B. Anthony List for her abortion-related voting record
Opposed the overturning of Roe v. Wade
Voted against the Merger Filing Fee Modernization Act of 2022
Supports banning hydrofluoric acid at oil refineries
Voted against the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023
Voted to provide Israel with support following the 2023 Hamas attack
Enjoys watching and playing baseball, a fan of the Los Angeles Dodgers, and participates in the annual Congressional Baseball Game
Roman Catholic