Susan Ellen “Zoe” Lofgren, born December 21, 1947 is an American politician serving as a U.S. Representative from California. A member of the Democratic Party, Lofgren is in her 13th term in Congress, having been first elected in 1994.
Lofgren was the 16th district’s first female U.S. Representative, before part of the district was redistricted into the 19th congressional district. The district covers much of Santa Clara County, including Gilroy, Morgan Hill, and most of San Jose. Lofgren has long served on the House Judiciary Committee and in the 116th Congress was chair of the House Administration Committee.