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.
Highlighting his public service background, the national organization plans to actively support Jirair Ratevoian in his 2024 election. Washington DC. (February 16, 2024) – Democrats Serve, a national organization supporting Democrats with public service backgrounds, announced the endorsement of Jirair’s congressional bid in California’s 30th District. Democrats Serve’s executive director,...
Jirair for Congress Reports Growing List of Endorsements From Foreign Policy Organizations and Leadership In Race For California’s District 30 LOS ANGELES (February 15, 2024) – Dr. Jirair Ratevosian, progressive Democratic candidate running to represent California’s 30th district, announces a strong roster of endorsements from nationally recognized foreign policy leaders...
LOS ANGELES (February 2, 2024) – The following statement is from CA-30 Congressional candidate Dr. Jirair Ratevosian in response to the immigration debate on Capitol Hill: “Once again, extremist Republicans in Congress are proving that they want to use the border and immigration as a political football rather than fix...
The recent wave of hateful rhetoric and blood-thirsty legislation coming from extreme Republicans has made the fight for inclusivity and LGBTQ+ rights more precarious than ever. Sadly, we’ve heard it all before. The promotion of ultra-conservative Congressman Mike Johnson to Speaker of the House demonstrates just how far Republicans are...
Emmy Award-Winning Director and Film Producer Nneka Onurah and Former CEO of the LA LGBT Center Lorri Jean Join Rep. Barney Frank and The Exec Group Founder Jay Isak in Their Support of Jirair for Congress LOS ANGELES (January 25, 2024) – Dr. Jirair Ratevosian, progressive Democratic candidate to represent...
LOS ANGELES (January 23, 2023) – The following statement is from CA-30 Congressional candidate Dr. Jirair Ratevosian, calling for a ceasefire in the Middle East: “I am proud to be the first major candidate for Congress in the Los Angeles CA-30 race to call for a ceasefire. I’m also proud...
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.
