U.S. Representative Zoe Lofgren, who represents California’s 18th district, recently addressed a range of policy and local issues in a series of posts on her official Twitter account.
On February 9, 2026, Lofgren criticized the economic impact of former President Donald Trump’s policies, writing: “Trump’s policies are driving up costs in #CA18 and across the country. From soaring healthcare premiums to high grocery bills, Americans just can’t afford Republicans’ disastrous agenda.”
The following day, Lofgren highlighted advancements in aeronautics taking place within her district. On February 10, she posted: “NASA is designing and testing the next generation of aircraft right here in Santa Clara County. It was a pleasure to visit the Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel at Ames Research Center with @NASAAdmin. The work they’re doing is critical to America’s leadership in aeronautics.”
Later that same day, Lofgren addressed concerns about changes at the Department of Veterans Affairs. She stated: “The reductions being made at the Department of Veterans Affairs are an outrageous disservice to our nation’s heroes. I just met with Local 2110 of @AFGENational to discuss the need for Congress to protect federal workers and veterans healthcare.”
Lofgren has served as a member of Congress since 1995 after succeeding Don Edwards and previously served on the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors from 1981 to 1994. Born in San Mateo in 1947 and currently residing in San Jose, she holds degrees from Stanford University (BA) and Santa Clara University (JD).