For Immediate Release
November 10, 2025
Contact: Adam Russell
WHITTIER, Calif. – Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez today announced her re-election campaign to represent California’s newly drawn 41st congressional district following the passage of Proposition 50, which divided her current district. The new district includes portions of Los Angeles and Orange counties that Sánchez currently represents or has previously represented in Congress, including her hometown of Whittier.
“After Proposition 50 passed, deciding where to run was emotional, but ultimately, it was an easy choice – I chose home,” said Congresswoman Sánchez. “Our communities aren’t defined by lines on a map. They’re defined by the people who live, work, and raise their families here. Boundaries may change, but my commitment to fighting for the people I love will never waver. I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished together for Southern California, and I’m ready to keep fighting for our communities in Congress when Democrats retake the majority in the next election.”
“Now more than ever, we need proven leaders like Linda Sánchez in Congress who won’t back down from President Trump and his billionaire allies who are trying to drag our country backward,” said House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries. “I’ve seen up close Linda’s relentless fight for working families and her refusal to let corporate special interests or MAGA extremists dictate our nation’s priorities. She is a fierce champion for protecting American jobs and rebuilding our economy so it works for all Americans. I strongly endorse Linda Sánchez and look forward to serving with her when Democrats take back the majority and put an end to the extreme MAGA agenda threatening our country.”
“Few members of Congress understand the needs of working families better than Linda Sánchez,” said House Democratic Whip Katherine Clark. “As a single mom, Linda knows firsthand the struggles many families face every day. She works relentlessly in Congress and as a trusted member of my leadership team to build an economy that works for everyone and gives every American a fair shot at success.”
Sánchez, the proud daughter of Mexican immigrant parents and a lifelong Southern Californian, has spent her career fighting for people who too often don’t have a seat at the table. From her early days as a labor lawyer challenging abusive corporations and protecting workers from exploitation to her tenure as the first woman of color to lead her party on the influential Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee, Sánchez has shown she is never afraid to take on tough battles.
Before entering public service, Sánchez was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and became the first female IBEW member ever elected to Congress. As a senior member of the House Ways and Means Committee, she has fought to bring jobs back from overseas, strengthen American manufacturing, and ensure international trade deals protect American workers rather than large corporations and powerful special interests.
A leader in Congress, Sánchez is currently the House Democratic Chief Deputy Whip. She is the former chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and the current chair of BOLD PAC, the campaign arm of the CHC. She has used her leadership positions to expand Latino representation in Congress and champion policies that uplift working families, women, and immigrants.
A graduate of UC Berkeley and UCLA Law, Sánchez lives in Whittier with her son, Joaquín and their dog Scully. She is one of only 13 women in history to give birth while serving in Congress.
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