Jean Merl

Los Angeles Times

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Reporter for the Los Angeles Times, covering politics

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Janice Hahn  will succeed fellow Democrat Jane Harman in the 36th Congressional District, which runs from Venice to San Pedro.

Janice Hahn's Solid Win in 36th Congressional Race

Janice Hahn will succeed fellow Democrat Jane Harman in the 36th Congressional District, which runs from Venice to San Pedro.

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When Hilda Solis became President Obama’s  Secretary of Labor , she gave up the  32nd Congressional District  in LA and its eastern suburbs.

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When Hilda Solis became President Obama’s Secretary of Labor , she gave up the 32nd Congressional District in LA and its eastern suburbs.

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