Boy Meets Congress? Actor Ben Savage Announces Run For Seat in 30th Congressional District

HOLLYWOOD, CA — Former "Boy Meets World" star Ben Savage is running for Congress in California's 30th Congressional District.

Savage made the announcement in an Instagram post Monday, March 6.

"I am a proud Californian, union member and longtime resident of District 30 who comes from a family of unwavering service to our country and community," Savage wrote. "I firmly believe in standing up for what is right, ensuring equality and expanding opportunities for all."

Savage is hoping to fill the seat being vacated by Representative Adam Schiff who is running to succeed Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who is retiring at the end of her term.

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"I’m running for Congress because it’s time to restore faith in government by offering reasonable, innovative and compassionate solutions to our country’s most pressing issues," Savage wrote.

ABC News reported that Savage submitted paperwork with the Federal Election Commission in January declaring his intent to run as a Democrat in the 30th District, which encompasses West Hollywood, Burbank and parts of Pasadena.

According to ABC News, Savage is no stranger to politics, having studied political science at Stanford University where he graduated in 2004. He also interned for Pennsylvania Sen. Arlen Specter, then a Republican, in 2003.

Savage ran an unsuccessful campaign to be on the West Hollywood City Council in the 2022 election, focusing on community safety, housing and homelessness, according to his website. He studied, ABC News said.

Savage famously played the lead role of Cory Matthews on ABC's "Boy Meets World" from 1993 to 2000 and then reprised his character in the 2014 reboot, "Girl Meets World." His most recent roles were two TV films, in 2022 and 2020.

Read more at ABC News.