👤 About Joel Lava
Joel Lava is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House, District 30 in California’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, JOEL LAVA FOR CONGRESS, is registered in BURBANK, CA, with LAVA, JOEL MR. listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $11K raised, $9K spent, and $4K in cash on hand. The committee reports $659 in outstanding debts. The race’s incumbent is Democratic Laura Friedman.
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💰 Campaign finance
Raised$11K
Cash on hand$4K
Per FEC reports, 2026 cycle
🏁 The race for U.S. House · District 30
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Democrat · $11K raised
10 candidates have filed with the FEC for this race.
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2026 candidate profile
Joel Lava
Democrat · Challenger
Running for: California House District 30
FEC pending
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Biography
Joel Lava is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House, District 30 in California’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, JOEL LAVA FOR CONGRESS, is registered in BURBANK, CA, with LAVA, JOEL MR. listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $11K raised, $9K spent, and $4K in cash on hand. The committee reports $659 in outstanding debts. The race’s incumbent is Democratic Laura Friedman.
Compiled from public FEC filings and race data. A detailed profile is being expanded.
FEC filing
FEC IDH6CA30276
OfficeCalifornia House District 30
PartyDemocrat
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🗳 2026 Election
U.S. House — California District 30
Primary: Jun 2, 2026 (2 months ago)
· General: November 3, 2026
Top-two primary — top two finishers advance regardless of party.