Full Name:
Christopher 'Chris' Blake Wiggins
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
06/19/1988
Birth Place:
Oceanside, CA
Home City:
Mid City, CA
Religion:
Christian
BA, Political Science, University of North Texas, 2010
Candidate, United States House of Representatives, California, District 43, 2024
At Large Member, Los Angeles Neighborhood Council, 2019-2023
Candidate, United States House of Representatives, California, District 37, 2016
President, California Democratic Freedom Caucus, 2012
No caucus information on file.
Talent Acquisition Specialist/ Recruiting, Hulu, 2015-present
Former Recruiter, Disney
Recruiter, Aerotek, 2011-2013
Intern, United States Congressmen Kenny Marchant, 2009
1 to 1 Tutoring Project Leader/Chief Staffing Representative, United States Department of Education Supplemental Educational Services Programs, 2008
Leadership Council, A Place Called Home, 2015-present
Advisory Board, Design and Gaming School - August F Hawkins, 2015-present
Member, Advisory Board, Design and Gaming School of Los Angeles, present
Member, A Place Called Home
Former Board Member/ Chair of Voter Registration, West Los Angeles Democratic Club
Favorite Author:
David Halberstam
Favorite President and Why:
Franklin Roosevelt, he was a strong and resolute leader. When our country was most in need, he continued to make quick yet thought out decisions.
Favorite TV Shows:
House of Cards, Beverly Hills 90210, Law & Order, Fresh Prince, Night Court, The White Shadow, Friday Night Lights, Shark Tank, Larry Sanders, Arliss, and real Time with Bill Maher.
First Job:
Ralph's Courtesy Clerk. Age 15
Hobbies or Special Talents:
Basketball, Football, Volleyball, Escape Room Challenges, Hip Hop dance, Scavenger Hunts, and non fiction reading.
Mother's Occupation:
Small Business Owner, Wholesale Flooring. DeMar.
Reason for Seeking Public Office:
Desire to fix the student loan crisis, seeking income equality, smart approach to address climate change seeking progressive immigration reform, and relief for small businesses. These are areas that have long been forgotten in place of garden variety vanity issues.