At least six Trojan alumni are running for office in the upcoming election, ranging from Los Angeles City Hall to the Iowa U.S. Senate.
Starting close to home, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass earned both a physician assistant degree and a master’s degree in social work from USC. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, a USC political science graduate, has represented California’s 37th Congressional District since 2023. Additionally, Nanette Barragán earned her law degree from USC and is seeking another term representing California’s 44th Congressional District.