Gomez, Gonzales-Torres to Face Off November 3
Los Angeles voters will decide California's 34th District election between the incumbent and his challenger.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Elections
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Incumbent Representative Jimmy Gomez and challenger Angela Gonzales-Torres will compete in the 34th Congressional District election on November 3. The contest concludes a cycle marked by ethics concerns and a competitive primary.
Why it matters
The race carries significant weight as Gomez seeks a sixth term while facing an ethics investigation regarding his conduct with a staffer. Voters are weighing his tenure against a challenger calling for progressive reform in Los Angeles.
Gomez secured 46% of the primary vote, while Gonzales-Torres garnered 31% in the initial six-person race. Fundraising totals reflect a significant resource advantage for the incumbent ahead of the November 3 election.
The players
Jimmy Gomez
He is the 51-year-old Democratic incumbent representing California's 34th Congressional District since 2017.
Angela Gonzales-Torres
She is a 31-year-old political challenger and former academic counselor at Pasadena City College.
House Ethics Committee
This is the congressional body responsible for investigating allegations of misconduct against members of the U.S. House of Representatives.
The details
Representative Jimmy Gomez, 51, is running for re-election after serving in Congress since 2017. He faces 31-year-old Angela Gonzales-Torres, a former Pasadena City College academic counselor, who has centered her platform on criticizing the incumbent's record and ongoing ethical allegations.
Timeline
Jimmy Gomez was first elected to Congress in 2017.
Gomez and Gonzales-Torres advanced from the primary election in June 2026.
The House Ethics Committee confirmed an investigation into Gomez in August 2026.
Campaign fundraising reporting concluded on September 30, 2026.
General election voting concludes on November 3, 2026.
Political Context
Opponents argue that the ongoing investigation demonstrates a failure of leadership and a violation of public trust. Critics from the opposition party emphasize that voters deserve a representative who is not distracted by formal inquiries from the House Ethics Committee.
Residents of the 34th District are casting ballots that will determine their representation for the next two years. The election results will dictate which legislative priorities and ethical standards guide the district's presence in Congress.
The takeaway
Voters face a choice between an experienced incumbent managing an ethics probe and a challenger seeking to shift the district's political trajectory. Evaluating the candidates requires balancing legislative tenure against the seriousness of the unresolved House investigation.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Pasadena Star News.
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