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Maxine Waters

Maxine Waters

Democratic · California · 2026 · Incumbent

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U.S. House, CA-43California · 2026
Top priorities
  • Financial services and consumer protection
  • Economic development and housing, including the Neighborhood Stabilization Program
  • Health care access, including the Minority AIDS Initiative

Per the official House website.

Biography

Maxine Waters is the Democratic candidate for California's 43rd Congressional District on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's Certified List of Candidates (ballot designation: United States Congresswoman). Maxine Waters is the sitting member. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

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