Harley Rouda | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 48th district | |
| In office January 3, 2019 – January 3, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Dana Rohrabacher |
| Succeeded by | Michelle Steel |
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| Born | December 10, 1961 Columbus, Ohio, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic (2017–present) |
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| Spouse | |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | University of Kentucky (BA) Capital University (JD) Ohio State University (MBA) |
Harley Edwin Rouda Jr. (born December 10, 1961) is an American attorney, businessman and politician who served as the U.S. representative for California's 48th congressional district from 2019 to 2021.[1] He was the first Democrat to represent the district, which encompasses southwestern coastal portions of Orange County including the cities of Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa and Newport Beach.
Rouda first ran for office in the 2018 election, when he defeated 15-term Republican incumbent Dana Rohrabacher.[2] He was defeated for reelection by Orange County Supervisor Michelle Steel in 2020.[3] After considering running for Congress in the 2022 elections, Rouda announced he would not seek any public office that cycle.[4]
On January 11, 2023, Rouda announced his candidacy for California's 47th congressional district, the House seat to be vacated by incumbent Katie Porter.[5][6] Three months later Rouda announced he was ending his campaign, citing health concerns.[7]
- ^ "Board of Supervisors candidates face off in forum but with only 3 out of 5 in attendance". Daily Pilot. February 12, 2021. Archived from the original on February 24, 2021. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
- ^ Medina, Jennifer (September 7, 2018). "He's a Former Republican Taking On Dana Rohrabacher. Can He Win?". The New York Times. Archived from the original on December 29, 2018. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
- ^ Conradis, Brandon (November 10, 2020). "GOP's Steel wins California House race after Democrat Rouda concedes". The Hill. Archived from the original on November 10, 2020. Retrieved November 10, 2020.
- ^ Cama, Timothy (January 4, 2022). "Calif. Democrat Rouda drops House bid after redistricting". subscriber.politicopro.com. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
- ^ Doherty, Erin (January 11, 2023). "Former Rep. Harley Rouda announces bid to fill Katie Porter's House seat". Axios. Archived from the original on January 11, 2023. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
- ^ "Former Rep. Harley Rouda is running for Congress in CA-47". Orange County Register. January 12, 2023. Archived from the original on January 28, 2023. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
- ^ Anastacio, Nicholas (April 11, 2023). "Former Rep. Rouda ends comeback House bid due to traumatic brain injury". NBC News. Archived from the original on April 13, 2023. Retrieved April 13, 2023.