2026 California House race — Maxine Waters's seat

Incumbent: Maxine Waters (Democrat)

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Energy production	Unknown
Election integrity: voter ID	Unknown
Parents' rights in education	Unknown
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Declared candidates

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Maxine Waters
Democrat · Incumbent
Stated positions (5) ▾
- Abortion / Reproductive Rights: Supports abortion rights, has voted against restrictions on abortion access and against banning federal health coverage that includes abortion. [1]
- Economic Policy / Cost of Living: Criticizes the Trump administration for policies she says increase the cost of living, including tariffs affecting housing and building material costs. [1]
- Housing: Supports expanding affordable housing, homeownership access, and federal housing programs, and opposes policies she says raise housing costs, such as tariffs on building materials. [1]

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