MoveOn is Proud to Endorse Mike Levin for Congress!
Meet Mike Levin
Mike Levin is deeply committed to the people of South Orange County, where he was raised by a Mexican-American mother and a Jewish-American father. As the grandson of Mexican immigrants, Mike’s diverse background has shaped his values of hard work and service. He attended public schools in South Orange County and later graduated from Loyola High School in Los Angeles. Mike earned his degree from Stanford University, where he served as student body president, and later attended Duke University School of Law after completing the Coro Fellows Program.
Leader in Clean Energy and Environmental Advocacy
Mike Levin’s professional career has been defined by his passion for environmental justice and clean energy. As an attorney, he specialized in environmental and energy regulatory compliance, working to accelerate the nation’s transition to sustainable power and transportation. He served on the board of the Center for Sustainable Energy and co-founded Sustain OC in Orange County. Mike’s dedication to climate action led him to become a leader on clean energy policy in Congress, where he serves on the House Natural Resources Committee and the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis. He has introduced legislation aimed at transitioning the U.S. to zero-emission vehicles, expanding renewable energy, and preventing future offshore oil drilling.
Advocate for Veterans and Families
In addition to his environmental work, Mike Levin is also a fierce advocate for veterans. He serves on the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, leading efforts to improve veterans’ housing, employment, and benefits programs. As the leading Democrat on the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, Mike has introduced dozens of bipartisan bills focused on strengthening services for veterans and combating veteran homelessness. More than two dozen of his legislative efforts have been signed into law.
Mike lives in San Juan Capistrano with his wife, Chrissy, and their two children, where they continue to be active members of their community.