California House Candidate Apologizes for Past Reddit Posts

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Lourin Hubbard, a California congressional candidate, has apologized for controversial Reddit posts he made in the past, including comments about women's appearances and references to "Fresno Freaks." Hubbard, who is running for the 21st congressional district, said the posts were "adult in nature" and "do not reflect my life today," but acknowledged they could be seen as "objectifying or inappropriate."

Why it matters

Hubbard's past online behavior raises questions about his judgment and fitness for public office, particularly as he seeks to unseat a long-serving Democratic incumbent. The resurfaced posts could also impact his standing with progressive voters in the district, which has been redrawn to favor Democrats.

The details

Screenshots show Hubbard, using the Reddit handle LoHubb56, making comments objectifying women's bodies and using derogatory language. In one post, he referred to a "Thick Fresno Wife" and said "Such a big a--! Fresno freaks in the house." In another, he wrote "Great a--! Side note there's a lot of nurses on Reddit..." Hubbard also participated in the "Roast Me" forum, where he made an insensitive joke about the Parkland school shooting.

• The controversial Reddit posts were made between 5 and 8 years ago, before Hubbard's account was deactivated.
• Hubbard is currently running for California's 21st congressional district, which was redrawn in 2026 due to Proposition 50.

What they’re saying

What’s next

Hubbard said he considered dropping out of the race after being "threatened" with the old posts, but the experience has had the opposite effect, and he remains committed to his campaign.