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2026 Race · California

U.S. House (District 43)

2 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 43) in California is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 2 candidates are on record: Maxine Waters (Democratic) and Cristian Morales (Republican). The seat is currently held by Maxine Waters (Democratic), who has served since January 1991, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Cristian Morales

Republican

Public Record Profile

Incumbent's record this term

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Maxine Waters

Democratic · Since January 1991

Ranking Member

Financial Services

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Financial Services· Ranking Member

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.8777

    GUIDANCE Act of 2026

  • HJRES.179

    Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule...

2026 California U.S. House (District 43) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 43) in California in 2026?

Maxine Waters (Democratic) and Cristian Morales (Republican). Maxine Waters is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 California U.S. House (District 43) election?

The general election is November 3, 2026. Voter registration deadlines are set by California and are listed at vote.gov.

Who currently holds this seat?

Maxine Waters, a Democratic, currently represents California, serving since January 1991.

What committees does Maxine Waters serve on?

Maxine Waters serves on House Committee on Financial Services. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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