Past campaign
United States Representative, 36th District
Primary election
Congressional District 36, CaliforniaEnded 6/2/2026· Republican Party
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Melissa Toomim
Republican PartyInvestigative Journalist
Santa Monica, California
Is this you? Claim this profileMelissa 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.
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Contact
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- www.toomim4congress.com
- Social Media
- www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-toomim-05a8a4235/
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