Representative Jeff Van Drew, a Democratic from New Jersey, has switched parties, joining the GOP. Van Drew was one of two Democrats to oppose articles of impeachment. He joins Justin Amash of Michigan as the only two members of the House to leave their parties in the last decade. Read more here...
The deadline to file for office in California recently passed and there is a whole host of women running for seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. Even though California is frequently thought of as a wildly blue state, there are a handful of prominent Republicans that call the state home and many toss-up races with strong Republicans looking to flip seats. To learn more about the seventeen women running for California federal office continue readinghere.
Marla Sousa Livengood is a candidate for California’s 10th Congressional District. Raised on her family's farm in San Joaquin County, Marla personally knows the hard work and dedication of Valley Farmers and those that support the 10th Congressional District’s multi-billion-dollar Agriculture Industry. A graduate of CSU Fresno with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Economics, Marla has spent much of her career ensuring farmers are not forgotten in Washington, DC or Sacramento. In addition to time on the family farm, she has served in roles focusing on Central Valley agriculture, transportation, economic development and job creation. Livengood is active in the community - serving as an appointed Member of the San Joaquin County Aviation Advisory Committee and she is an Active Member of the Junior League of San Joaquin County. Marla and her husband Ray proudly call San Joaquin County home where they raise their three children.
