Tony Cárdenas Retiring From Congress, Endorses Luz Rivas

Assemblywoman Luz Rivas, D-Arleta, speaks at a press conference in Sacramento, Calif., on Jan. 18, 2019. Courtesy of Assemblywoman Luz Rivas's office

Rep. Tony Cárdenas will not seek reelection in 2024, and is endorsing state Assemblywoman Luz Rivas, who on Nov. 20 declared her candidacy for Mr. Cárdenas’ San Fernando Valley 29th Congressional District seat.

Mr. Cárdenas (D-Calif.), the first Latino to represent the Valley in Congress, told the Los Angeles Times he was planning to retire following the end of his current term in January 2025.