Nov. 2, 2017, 9:58 a.m.
State Sen. Tony Mendoza (D) endorsed lottery winner Gil Cisneros (D) in the crowded field for Rep. Ed Royce’s (R) Orange County-based seat.
Mendoza: “Gil is someone who has dedicated his life to giving back to his community and I know he will always put the needs of residents first as a member of Congress.” (release)
Pediatrician Mai-Khanh Tran (D) and nonprofit executive Andy Thorburn (D) are among those Democrats hoping to challenge Royce. The top-two primary is in June 2018.