Jeff Gorell

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In November 2013, Gorell announced he would challenge Democratic U.S. Congresswoman Julia Brownley for California's 26th congressional district, based in Ventura County. He and Brownley advanced past the June 3 blanket primary and faced each other in the general election. [26] The Cook Political Report rated the race a "Toss-up." [27]

According to Stuart Rothenberg of Roll Call, Gorell is a "self-described moderate Republican": pro-choice, believes the Defense of Marriage Act was unconstitutional, and supports immigration reform, including paths to citizenship for those already here. [16]

He was endorsed by former State Senator Tony Strickland. [28]

In the November 4 election, he lost to Brownley by a narrow margin. [29]

Television work

In 2019, Fox Network put in development City Hall, an hour-long Los Angeles-set drama from writer Bruce Romans (Deputy, The Punisher), The Nacelle Company, and Fox Entertainment-owned SideCar Content Accelerator. Gorell will serve as an executive producer. [30]

Personal life

Gorell resides in Camarillo, California, and has two young sons, Jack and Steven. [31] He is divorced. [32]

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Jeff Gorell
California State Assembly Member Jeff Gorell.jpg
Ventura County Board of Supervisors
District 2
Assumed office
January 10, 2023