Rhoda Nazanin
Rhoda Nazanin (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent California's 25th Congressional District. She did not appear on the ballot for the primary on June 7, 2022.
Nazanin completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Rhoda Nazanin was born in Isfahan, Iran. She graduated from California State University, Northridge in 2018. Nazanin's career experience includes working as a minister, project manager at the Skirball Cultural Center and as an in-home healthcare worker. She has been associated with SEIU 2015 and Stonewall Democratic Club.[1]
Elections
2022
See also: California's 25th Congressional District election, 2022
General election
General election for U.S. House California District 25
Incumbent Raul Ruiz defeated Brian Hawkins in the general election for U.S. House California District 25 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Raul Ruiz (D) | 57.4 | 87,641 |
 | Brian Hawkins (R)  | 42.6 | 65,101 | |
| Total votes: 152,742 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for U.S. House California District 25
The following candidates ran in the primary for U.S. House California District 25 on June 7, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Raul Ruiz (D) | 56.4 | 55,315 |
| ✔ | | Brian Hawkins (R) | 16.4 | 16,085 |
 | Brian Tyson (R) | 14.5 | 14,186 | |
 | James Francis Gibson (R) | 6.2 | 6,059 | |
 | Burt Thakur (R) | 3.0 | 2,982 | |
 | Ceci Truman (R) | 1.9 | 1,850 | |
 | Jonathan Reiss (R) | 1.6 | 1,609 | |
| Total votes: 98,086 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Dara Stransky (D)
- Christopher Bellingham (D)
- Steve Hill (D)
- Rhoda Nazanin (D)
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Rhoda Nazanin completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Nazanin's responses.
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I knew then that the 25th District needed a better choice than what they had been previously offered. As Democrats we can't afford to lose this seat again and our democracy depends on beating Mike Garcia. I'm not a politician, but I believe voters deserve real representation that reflects their diverse life experiences. When I was growing up in Northridge, there was no one like me serving in Congress. Over the years, I have been so inspired as more women of color and members of the LGBTQ community have been elected to public office. As an immigrant, former pastor, and queer woman of color, my experiences will help me to represent the people who haven't been given a voice.
- Access to Medical Care is a Right, Not a Privilege
- College Education Must Be Affordable for Everyone
- Climate Change is a Public Safety Issues
While I was in college, my father became ill. He couldn’t afford insurance and put off seeing a doctor. Eventually he was hospitalized with cancer spreading throughout his stomach. Despite surgery and chemotherapy, he passed away. We then received a bill for over $200,000. No one should have crushing debt because of necessary medical treatments, and no one should avoid seeing a doctor because they’re afraid of the cost. My experience is too common, but it doesn’t have to be that way.
College Tuition
I was the first in my family to go to a university. My parents were so proud and dropping out to help support my mother and sister was one of the hardest decisions I’ve ever made. I was fortunate, in my 30s I was able to return to school and finish my degree. Many are not as lucky. Family crises and financial hardship leave too many unable to either pursue or complete a college education. If we truly value higher education in this country, we must make it accessible to all.
Climate Change
“So many people walk around with a meaningless life. They seem half-asleep, even when they're busy doing things they think are important. This is because they're chasing the wrong things. The way you get meaning into your life is to devote yourself to loving others, devote yourself to your community around you, and devote yourself to creating something that gives you purpose and meaning.”
During my years of service to my congregation, I learned how to truly listen and deeply connect with others. I led them through difficult times, worked with our youth, and helped my congregants navigate the labyrinthian immigration system. While it may not seem as exciting
as the big votes on the floor, constituent service is supposed to be at the heart of a representative’s job, and I’ve already invested the majority of my career doing the same kind of work.
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on September 13, 2021
