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House Ethics Probe Threatens Rep. Jimmy Gomez’s Re-election

By Drooid · Oct 30, 2026 · How we work

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Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-CA) faces a House Ethics Committee probe into alleged sexual contact with a staff aide.
The investigation threatens Gomez’s re-election in his liberal Los Angeles district.
Progressive challenger Angela Gonzales-Torres, backed by the Democratic Socialists of America, contests the seat.
A USC poll shows both at 34% support, with Gonzales-Torres leading 51% to 45% among undecided voters.

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Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-CA) faces a House Ethics Committee probe into alleged sexual contact with a staff aide.
The investigation threatens Gomez’s re-election in his liberal Los Angeles district.
Progressive challenger Angela Gonzales-Torres, backed by the Democratic Socialists of America, contests the seat.
A USC poll shows both at 34% support, with Gonzales-Torres leading 51% to 45% among undecided voters.