Assemblyman Jimmy Gomez, a Democrat from Los Angeles, is jumping into the fray to replace Rep. Xavier Becerra in Congress, he told The Times on Monday. "After talking it over with my family and supporters, I have decided to run for the 34th Congressional seat," Gomez said in a statement. "I have worked for the people of the 34th District as their State Assemblymember for the past four years. Gomez, who was just elected to a third term in the Legislature, will be announcing his decision on his Facebook page this morning, he said. Former Assembly Speaker John A. Pérez entered the race last week, soon after news of Brown's decision broke.

Source: Los Angeles Times December 05, 2016 16:23 UTC