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California's 43rd Congressional District (CA-43)

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Maxine Waters, a Democrat, has represented the district since 2013.

The district includes part of Los Angeles County.

According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 729,891, a median household income of $75,699, and a median age of 35.5. Of residents 25 and older, 22.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Representative

Official portrait of Maxine Waters, U.S. Representative for California's 43rd District
Maxine Waters

U.S. Representative for California's 43rd District · Democrat

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2026 redistricting

California uses a new congressional map in 2026: AB 604 (Proposition 50), approved by voters Nov 4, 2025.

The 2026 election for CA-43 uses the new map's CA-43; the map on this page shows the district as currently drawn (119th Congress).

Source · All 2026 redistricting changes

2026 election

Waters has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 2 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.

2 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 CA-43 race to the FEC.

Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Candidates for CA-43 in 2026 who reported raising money to the FEC
CandidatePartyRaisedCash on handThrough
Maxine Waters (incumbent)Democratic$863,683$269,669Jun 30
Myla RahmanDemocratic$15,770$1,808Jun 30

Includes primary candidates; FEC filings do not record primary results. FEC race page

District profile

Population
729,891
Median household income
$75,699
Median age
35.5
Bachelor's degree or higher
22.3%

Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

California senators

Neighboring districts

  • CA-36 · Ted Lieu (D)
  • CA-37 · Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D)
  • CA-42 · Robert Garcia (D)
  • CA-44 · Nanette Barragán (D)

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