Democrat Joanna Weiss, an organizer and founder of Women for American Values and Ethics (WAVE) Action Fund, has also said she is running. Dave Min, who she defeated in a primary in 2018. Porter beat Republican Scott Baugh, who has also launched another campaign for the seat, by 3 points. The Orange County district is a swing seat, and was one of the most expensive House races last year. Katie Porter is vacating to run for Senate. ![]() Rouda was one of a handful of candidates so far to announce bids for the open 47th District, which Democratic Rep. But my family comes first, and to be there for them, I need to focus fully on my recovery in the months ahead.” “But on their advice, I am ending my campaign for California’s 47th congressional district today. “Thankfully, my doctors say that I have started on the path to a full recovery,” Rouda said, also thanking medical staff. ![]() The California Democrat, who served one term before losing a reelection bid in 2020, said in a statement that he underwent tests at a hospital late last month after a fall that revealed “a concerning diagnosis” including two intraparenchymal hemorrhages. Harley Rouda said Tuesday he will end his campaign to return to Congress as he recovers from a moderate traumatic brain injury.
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