Who Is Dory Benami?

Not a Politician. A Neighbor.

I'm Dory Benami. I was born in Tel Aviv and came to the Valley before I was two years old. I grew up in Reseda, Canoga Park, and Encino before my family settled in Tarzana in 1986. I still live there today, in the same neighborhood, on the same block where I rode my bike as a kid.

I earned my undergraduate degree at UC Riverside, my law degree with honors from the University of Warwick in England, and an LL.M. in Intellectual Property and International Business Law from the University of San Francisco. I'm trained to read the fine print, and I intend to bring that skill to legislation that affects working families.

My career began in the entertainment industry with Writers & Artists Agency and later with New Regency at 20th Century Fox. I worked on international theatrical releases and home video distribution which taught me how global markets move and how the decisions of the few affect the lives of the many. Upon my transition to the footwear and apparel industry, I lived and worked in China, negotiating directly with factories, managing supply chains, and navigating tariffs on American businesses. I don't need to read about these issues in a briefing book, I lived them.

I'm not a career politician but I am no stranger to politics either. I got into politics at seventeen, volunteering on the Clinton-Gore campaign because I believed one person showing up could make a difference and I still believe that.

Why I'm Running

My daughter Alana is growing up right here in the Valley. My wife and I worry about the same things our neighbors worry about, whether our schools safe, our streets are secure, and if our daughter will be able to afford to live in the neighborhood she grew up in. After thirty years of the same representation, these concerns have increased. The world has changed dramatically and we need new leadership that will ensure the government is held accountable for every dollar it takes and every promise it makes.

I'm a Democrat and I am proud of that. But I'm not running to serve a party, I'm running to serve this district. Both parties have drifted toward their extremes and we need to come back together as a country. I believe in secure borders and legal immigration. I believe in supporting law enforcement and demanding accountability from it. I believe in clean energy and common sense regulation. I believe all leaders, from both parties should speak clearly and take responsibility.

Leaders like John Fetterman and Ritchie Torres have reminded us that there is a middle ground between the extremes. I intend to act on behalf of all constituents, not just the loudest or the richest.

We Need Your Support

This race has nine candidates. Many of them are politicians or want to be. I'm a business professional, a father, a neighbor, and someone who has spent his entire life in this Valley. I'm not running to climb a ladder. I'm running to fight for the people who call this district home so the younger generations can keep calling this district home.

I'm Dory Ben Ami and I'm asking for your vote.