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Maxine Waters

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Maxine Waters

Democrat U.S. House · District 43 California Incumbent
Primary  Jun 2, 2026 (2 months ago)
General  Nov 3, 2026
👤 About Maxine Waters
Maxine Waters is a Democratic incumbent for U.S. House, District 43 in California’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, CITIZENS FOR WATERS, is registered in NORWALK, CA, with GOULD, DAVID listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $864K raised, $710K spent, and $270K in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $339K from individuals and $401K from PACs and party committees. The committee reports $212K in outstanding debts. 5 opponents have also filed in the 2026 race.
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💰 Campaign finance
Raised$864K
Cash on hand$270K
Per FEC reports, 2026 cycle
🏁 The race for U.S. House · District 43
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Maxine Waters (incumbent) VIEWING
Democrat · $864K raised
MR
Myla Rahman
Democrat · $16K raised
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EC
Eden Cristo
Democrat
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AJ
Anish Jain
Republican
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CM
Cristian Morales
Republican
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CT
Christopher Truman
Democrat
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6 candidates have filed with the FEC for this race.
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Elections 2026 › California › Maxine Waters
2026 candidate profile

Maxine Waters

Democrat · Incumbent
Running for: California House District 43
✓ Won 2026 primary
FEC pending
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Biography

Maxine Waters is a Democratic incumbent for U.S. House, District 43 in California’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, CITIZENS FOR WATERS, is registered in NORWALK, CA, with GOULD, DAVID listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $864K raised, $710K spent, and $270K in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $339K from individuals and $401K from PACs and party committees. The committee reports $212K in outstanding debts. 5 opponents have also filed in the 2026 race.

Compiled from public FEC filings and race data. A detailed profile is being expanded.

Congressional record

Maxine Waters currently holds this seat.

Committee assignments
House Committee on Financial Services

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FEC filing

FEC IDH4CA23011
OfficeCalifornia House District 43
PartyDemocrat

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🗳 2026 Election

U.S. House — California District 43

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Primary: Jun 2, 2026 (2 months ago)  ·  General: November 3, 2026
Top-two primary — top two finishers advance regardless of party.

Other Candidates in This Race (5)

MR
Myla Rahman
D$16K raised
EC
Eden Cristo
D
AJ
Anish Jain
R
CM
Cristian Morales
R
CT
Christopher Truman
D
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