Maxine Waters

Democratic · U.S. House, District 43, California
General election Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026

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Maxine Waters

Democratic · Incumbent · Candidate for U.S. House, District 43, California

Ballot designation on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: “United States Congresswoman” (as filed with the California Secretary of State).

Background via official source

Also running: Cristian Morales (R)

Where Waters stands

Topic headings are Vote Book’s; quoted words are each candidate’s own, with the source under each one. “As reported” items are a news outlet’s description, not an exact quote.

Energy & environment

Energy & environment

The children and families of Gaza have been devastated by the war, and the food assistance being provided is far from sufficient.

Jobs, wages & cost of living

Consumer Protection

I was absolutely appalled to learn of the Trump administration’s plans to slash $40 billion from the budget of the Department of Health and Human Services.
Original: waters.house.gov/issues/consumer-protection (accessed Oct 22, 2026)

Key votes as U.S. Representative

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MeasureWaters
Laken Riley Act (S. 5) — final House passageNot Voting
One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) — House passageNay
One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) — final, concur in Senate versionNo

Pulled from official roll-call records · Congress.gov profile & full record.

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