U.S. Representative Nanette D. Barragán, who has represented California’s 44th district since 2017, used her social media accounts on November 3 and 4, 2025, to address ongoing issues affecting voters and food security in Los Angeles County.
On November 3, Barragán posted about the special election for Proposition 50 in Los Angeles County. She wrote: “Los centros de votación están abiertos hoy y mañana en el Condado de Los Ángeles para la elección especial sobre la Proposición 50. Los centros de votación estarán abiertos hoy hasta las 7 p.m. y mañana hasta las 8 p.m. La Proposición 50 es una medida en la boleta que requeriría” (November 3, 2025).
Later that day, Barragán highlighted the impact of a federal government shutdown on nutrition assistance programs. She stated: “Millions of Californians — including seniors, children, and veterans — were cut off from SNAP/CalFresh as the Republican shutdown drags on. California has stepped up and sent $80 million to our food banks, but it’s not enough to cover the lost money. No American should struggle” (November 3, 2025).
In a subsequent post early on November 4, Barragán acknowledged local organizations working to support families facing food insecurity due to disruptions in benefits. She wrote: “Organizations like the @SalArmySocal and the Stillman Sawyer Family Services Center are essential for families in need of food in the Harbor Area. With our neighbors on SNAP not getting all of the money they need, and with possible delays in getting the money, food pantries and” (November 4, 2025).
Barragán was born in Los Angeles in 1976 and currently resides there. She holds a BA from UCLA (2000) and a JD from USC (2005). Her district includes parts of southern Los Angeles County where access to voting locations and public assistance programs remain central concerns.
The recent government shutdown has affected millions of Californians reliant on SNAP/CalFresh benefits—a situation prompting state intervention with emergency funding for food banks but leaving gaps in coverage.
Local organizations such as The Salvation Army Southern California Division (@SalArmySocal) and Stillman Sawyer Family Services Center have been cited by Barragán as vital resources for residents experiencing delays or reductions in nutrition assistance.
