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Lateefah Aaliyah Simon [1] (born January 29, 1977) is an American politician who is the U.S. representative for California's 12th congressional district since January 2025. A member of the Democratic Party, she is the first member of congress known to be congenital blind in both eyes, and the first Muslim member from California and outside of the Midwestern U.S. [2] [3]
Simon, born legally blind, has served on the Bay Area Rapid Transit board of directors since 2016 and was elected president of the board in 2020. Her candidacy for the House was endorsed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom last year. She defeated fellow Democrat Jennifer Tran. The Associated Press declared Simon the winner at 8:19 p.m. EST.
Lateefah Simon, who was born legally blind, said she has weathered challenges that have fostered in her a sense of empathy and an urge to help others. Meet the woman Rep. Barbara Lee literally ...
This is a list of individuals serving in the United States House of Representatives (as of January 20, 2025, the 119th Congress). [1] The membership of the House comprises 435 seats for representatives from the 50 states, apportioned by population, as well as six seats for non-voting delegates from U.S. territories and the District of Columbia.
California 45: Michelle Steel (first elected in 2020) lost to Derek Tran. [74] New York 4: Anthony D'Esposito (first elected in 2022) lost to Laura Gillen. [75] New York 19: Marc Molinaro (first elected in 2022) lost to Josh Riley. [76] New York 22: Brandon Williams (first elected in 2022) lost to John Mannion. [77]
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Congressional candidate Lateefah Simon, 46, with her Bay Area roots, is also someone Newsom could consider. ... Simon, who is legally blind, is currently running to replace Lee in Congress.
Jennifer J. Smith is a Iowa State Representative for the 72nd district, which is in Dubuque County. She is a member of the Iowa Republican Party. Career