Melissa Toomim

Melissa Toomim is a candidate for United States Representative, 36th District Primary Election in 2026 in Congressional District 36, California. Running as Republican Party.

Investigative Journalist in Santa Monica, California

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

Melissa Toomim is an investigative journalist with experience reporting on Afghanistan and Pakistan. She holds a Master of Arts degree in International Policy Management with a focus on Nonproliferation and Terrorism. Toomim has also worked in the entertainment industry as a writer-producer-actress and serves as a senior advisor with Operation Freedom Birds, a humanitarian relief organization. She previously ran for this congressional seat in 2024, losing in the general election to the incumbent, Ted Lieu.

Website: https://www.toomim4congress.com/