Thursday, April 25, 2024

Hollywood Child Star to Run for Adam Schiff’s House Seat: Report

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Boy meets world meets politics…

Popular “Boy Meets World” star Ben Savage is reportedly eyeing his entrance into politics.

According to Fox News, Savage is preparing to make a run for in and is eyeing the seat currently held by liberal Adam Schiff. (Calif-30th)

Fox 11 LA reports Savage, 42, registered as a Democratic candidate for California's 30th House District, according to filings with the Federal Election Commission on Wednesday. He is one of seven candidates vying for the spot in 2024. Only one is a Republican.

Though official details related to this campaign have not been released from Savage or his team, when he ran for West City Council, he prioritized community safety, strengthening the local and housing the homeless. 

The slogan for his 2022 campaign was “Together We Can Do Better.”

In a statement to Digital, Savage's team did not confirm or deny the run, stating “He is focused on his upcoming wedding. Ben is still making decisions and always looking for opportunities to give back and serve the community.”

Savage rose to stardom in the 90s for his role as Cory Matthews on “Boy Meets World” which ran from 1993 to 2000. He returned to play Matthews in the recent Disney spinoff “Girl Meets World,” which ran from 2014 to 2017.

Schiff is expected to announce a campaign for Dianne Feinstein's Senate seat if she announces her retirement.

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Nancy Jackson
Nancy Jackson
Nancy grew up in the South where her passion for politics first began. After getting her BA in journalism from Ole Miss she became an arts and culture writer for Athens Magazine where she enjoyed reporting on the eclectic music and art scene in Athens, GA. However, her desire to report on issues and policies impacting everyday Americans won out and she packed her bags for Washington, DC. Now, she splits her time between the Nation’s Capital and Philadelphia where she covers the fast-paced environment of politics, business, and news. In her off time, you can find Nancy exploring museums or enjoying brunch with friends.

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