Gordon Ryerson Hahn (April 15, 1919 – March 29, 2001) was a member of the Los Angeles City Council and California State Assembly in the mid-20th Century.

The family moved to a small house on Flower Street in Los Angeles when Gordon was an infant.

[2][3] Gordon Hahn worked his way through Pepperdine University and graduated from the United States Merchant Marine Academy, and was a Naval Reserve officer during World War II.

In 1946, at the age of 27, he was elected as a Republican in the 66th District of the California State Assembly, becoming the youngest legislator in a decade.

On the other hand, left-wing Democrats, following the banner of Rep. Jimmy Roosevelt, also have a candidate in the race, which may split the Negro vote.

[5] During an eight-day smog blanket over Los Angeles in 1954, Hahn told the Associated Press, "this thing has gone far enough, health should come before industry.