Dr. Jirair Ratevosian is a proud Armenian American from Los Angeles. He was born in Hollywood and grew up in Sunland, the son of Armenian and Lebanese immigrants. An experienced federal policy leader, public health doctor and progressive voice for change, Jirair has dedicated his life to helping others and spent his career bringing diverse communities together to solve big challenges.
Jirair was appointed by President Biden as the most senior Armenian American official at the State Department; served as legislative director to Congresswoman Barbara Lee; was a grassroots community organizer and activist; and worked in the private sector. A product of the school system in Los Angeles, he graduated from UCLA and has a doctoral degree in public health from Johns Hopkins.
Jirair is running for Congress because there is so much at stake to ensure everyone in our community has equal opportunities and a fair shot to chase their own dream. With unmatched federal and foreign policy experience, Jirair already knows how Washington works and what needs to change to help make Los Angeles better, more prosperous, and more equal. As the son of Armenian immigrants, and an openly gay public servant, Jirair brings needed representation and generational change to strengthen all communities across Los Angeles to ensure Congress is more reflective of our incredible diversity and responsive to the people of California-30.
Dr. Jirair Ratevosian’s Five-Point Plan Expands Access to Affordable Housing, Promotes Education, Improves Safety and Supports Small Businesses, Prioritizes Clean Environment, Fight for Equality for All. LOS ANGELES (October 26, 2023) – Today, Democratic Congressional candidate Dr. Jirair Ratevosian, who is running to replace Rep. Adam Schiff in California’s 30th...
More than ever, Americans are struggling to afford their homes, pay for education, access healthcare, and keep good paying jobs. Additionally, MAGA Republicans continually attack women and LGBTQ+ communities across the country. In Congress I will introduce and prioritize the passage of a new American Dream Act. The bill includes...
The following statement is from Congressional Candidate for California’s 30th District, Jirair Ratevosian, in reaction to the Israel-Hamas war: “I unequivocally condemn the barbaric terrorist attack by Hamas on Israel that has targeted innocent civilians, including US citizens. My heart is broken for the families who are reeling from the...
LOS ANGELES – (September 19, 2023) – As Azerbaijan today launched an offensive in the Nagorno-Karabakh region and declared an evacuation of ethnic Armenians in the area, Democratic Congressional candidate for California’s District 30, Dr. Jirair Ratevosian, announced his five-point action plan to better engage on issues important to Armenian...
Dr. Jirair Ratevosian has worked tirelessly over the past twenty years to better the lives of Armenians, both in Armenia and in the U.S. Since 2003, Jirair has led public health initiatives and mobilized significant resources to support Armenia’s response to HIV and viral hepatitis. Between 2018 and 2022, Jirair...
Ratevosian Will Visit Yerevan, Armenia to Assess Humanitarian Issues Affecting the Nation Democratic Congressional candidate for California’s District 30, Dr. Jirair Ratevosian, will visit Yerevan, Armenia, to meet with officials to better understand the impact of the Artsakh blockade and to better support the needs and concerns of the Armenian community...
California’s 30th District includes: Atwater Village, Burbank, East Hollywood, Echo Park, Elysian Valley, Fairfax, Glendale, Griffith Park, Hancock Park, Hollywood, Hollywood Hills, Larchmont Village, Los Feliz, Mid-Wilshire, Miracle Mile, Park La Brea, Pasadena, Shadow Hills, Silver Lake, Sunland, Tujunga, Universal City and West Hollywood.
Jirair Ratevosian is running to replace Congressman Adam Schiff in California’s 30th Congressional District. This district is one of the most vibrant and diverse in the country. Let’s bring a fresh, diverse, progressive voice to Congress and stop Kevin McCarthy and MAGA Republicans – every election matters.
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