Laura Friedman — U.S. Representative for CA-30
Laura Friedman is a Democrat Representative representing California (district 30), serving a term from 2025-01-03 to 2027-01-03.
Overview
| Party | Democrat |
|---|---|
| Chamber | Representative |
| State | California |
| District | CA-30 |
| Current term | 2025-01-03 – 2027-01-03 |
| Born | 1966-12-03 |
| Bioguide ID | F000483 |
Election & Term History
Laura Friedman has held 1 term in Congress on record, first elected in 2025.
| Term | Office | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-03 – 2027-01-03 | U.S. Representative for CA-30 | Democrat |
Voting Record
In the 119th Congress, Laura Friedman has cast 545 recorded votes. Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA) -- a standard academic measure derived from actual roll-call vote patterns, not self-description -- Laura Friedman is more conservative than 62% of House Democrats on the liberal-conservative spectrum this Congress.
| Ideology score (DW-NOMINATE, dim. 1) | -0.35 |
|---|---|
| Position within party | more conservative than 62% of House Democrats |
| Recorded votes this Congress | 545 |
| Votes with own party | 97.8% of contested roll-call votes |
| Missed votes | 4 of 643 (0.6%) |
Scale runs roughly -1 (most liberal) to +1 (most conservative); scores are relative rankings among the member's own chamber and party, not an absolute measure. "Votes with own party" compares each Yea/Nay vote to that party's majority position on the same roll call, for every recorded vote so far in the 119th Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
What party is Laura Friedman in?
Laura Friedman is a Democrat, currently serving as U.S. Representative for CA-30.
How long has Laura Friedman served in Congress?
Laura Friedman's first term on record began in 2025, and their current term runs from 2025-01-03 to 2027-01-03.
How does Laura Friedman's voting record compare to the rest of their party?
Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA), Laura Friedman is more conservative than 62% of House Democrats in the 119th Congress, having cast 545 recorded votes.
How often does Laura Friedman vote with their own party?
Laura Friedman has voted with the majority of their own party on 97.8% of contested roll-call votes so far in the 119th Congress, missing 4 of 643 recorded votes (0.6%).