Joe Simitian Makes It Official: He’s Running for Congress in 16th District

In making the announcement, Simitian, a Democrat, touted the endorsements of over 130 local elected officials and a war chest of $600,000 “in federal campaign dollars – more than any potential opponent.

“I will fight to reverse climate change, protect reproductive rights, and tackle the housing crisis,” said Simitian. “On the Board of Supervisors and in the State Legislature, I took on tough problems and powerful interests and won. I’ll do the same in Congress.