Former Assemblymember Hector De La Torre to run for House seat representing LA and Orange counties

At least two political veterans have now announced their candidacies for California’s new 41st Congressional District, setting up a Democrat-on-Democrat contest to represent parts of Los Angeles and Orange counties.
Former Assemblymember Hector de la Torre, who was elected to the South Gate City Council and was that city’s mayor before serving in the state legislature from 2004 to 2010, launched a bid for the 41st Congressional District this week.
Also running is Rep. Linda Sá