Rosendahl Endorses Hahn for Congress

Now that the , attention has turned to the race for the 36th Congressional District seat left vacant by Jane Harman, who resigned Feb. 8.

Janice Hahn's bid to replace Harman as the new congressional representative for the 36th Council District received a huge boost Wednesday with an official endorsement from L.A. City Councilman Bill Rosendahl.

Rosendahl represents the 11th Council District, which encompasses a large swath of the 36th Congressional District, including the South Bay.

“Janice Hahn and I have stood together on the City Council and fought for more jobs, a cleaner environment, and government transparency," Rosendahl said in a statement Wednesday. "Janice has been and will continue to be my partner in advocating for the communities surrounding LAX and Santa Monica Airport, and I am proud to endorse her for Congress.”

Rosendahl continued to tout Hahn's record of successfully combating pollution near the Port of Los Angeles, standing up for low-wage workers, promoting economic opportunity, and voicing the concerns of her constituents as the reasons for backing her.

"We need her fighting for us in the nation’s capital,” he said.

Hahn later issued a statement of her own, thanking Rosendahl for his support.

“He is a relentless and enthusiastic champion of causes I believe in," she said. "It has been a privilege to work with him on the City Council, and I am eager to take our partnership to the next level in Washington.”

Rosendahl plans to continue to campaign regularly with Hahn right up until Election Day, he said. But no date has been set yet for the special election.