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Katie Porter is a former U.S. Representative who served California's 45th and 47th congressional districts from 2019 to 2025. A consumer protection attorney and UC Irvine law professor, she gained national attention for her pointed questioning during congressional hearings using charts and whiteboards. Porter unsuccessfully ran for U.S. Senate in 2024, finishing third in California's primary.