Corrected 1:54 p.m. | Democrat Gil Cisneros, a Navy veteran from California who served a single term in the House before losing reelection in 2020, is aiming for a political comeback.
Cisneros said Monday that he was joining the crowded field to replace Rep. Grace F. Napolitano, who is retiring from her seat in the 31st District. Cisneros joined the Biden administration as the military’s chief diversity and inclusion officer after losing reelection.
“As I witness the continued attacks by MAGA extremists on the programs, and policies that I implemented at [the Department of Defense] and fought for in Congress, like access to reproductive care, environmental protections, and gun safety legislation, I know that our work is not done, which is why I am announcing my candidacy for Congress,” Cisneros said in a statement.
