Lateefah Simon
Lateefah Aaliyah Simon is an American politician who is the U.S. representative for California's 12th congressional district since January 2025. A member of the Democratic Party, she is the first member of Congress known to be born legally blind in both eyes, and the first Muslim member from California and outside of the Midwestern United States.
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Tuesday, November 3, 2026 — every House seat and about a third of the Senate are on the ballot.
Background
Born
1977-01-29, San Francisco
Education
Mills College at Northeastern University, University of San Francisco
Prior Occupations
activist, politician
Positions Held
United States representative
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Country
United States
Chamber
House
Party
Democrat
State
California
Status
Current member
In office since
2025
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