Claire Anderson

Business Owner in Los Angeles, California

Claire Anderson is a candidate for United States Representative, 36th District in Congressional District 36, California — 2026 Primary Election. Running as No Party Preference.

Also running: Fattaneh Jafarzadeh, Houston Brignano, Frederick Reardon, Marianne Shamma, Melissa Toomim, Ted W. Lieu, Rustin Knudtson.

Claire Ragge Anderson was born in Freeport, NY, and resides in Los Angeles. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the USC School of Cinema/Television Production in 1995. After graduating, she worked at Walt Disney Studios in the Creative Development Department. In 1998, she became the owner of The GasLite in Santa Monica, a business she still operates. A former Democrat, Anderson became disillusioned with party politics and is now running as a No Party Preference candidate. She has a history of community involvement, including hosting town hall meetings and sponsoring the Santa Monica Police Department's softball team.

Website: https://www.voteclaire.com/