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California's 43rd Congressional District (CA-43)
California's 43rd Congressional District is represented by Maxine Waters (D), in office since 1991. One of 52 House seats in California; on the ballot November 3, 2026 like every House seat.
Data as of September 21, 2026. Boundaries from the U.S. Census Bureau (119th Congress).
Quick Answer
- Representative
- Maxine Waters (D) — since 1991
- Term Ends
- January 3, 2027 — 99 days
- Next Election
- November 3, 2026
- California Primary
- June 2, 2026
- Senators
- Adam Schiff (D), Alex Padilla (D)
- Land Area
- 72 sq mi
Who Represents CA-43?
Democratic · in office since 1991 · 35 yrs in Congress · term ends January 3, 2027
Committees: Financial Services Committee (Ranking Member)
Voting record this session: cast 304 of 314 roll calls (96.8% participation), with the Democratic majority on 98% of party-divided votes. Full record →
California's two senators, who represent the whole state including this district: Adam Schiff D and Alex Padilla D.
Map of CA-43
California's 43rd Congressional District within California. Current boundaries — the lines used to elect the 119th Congress.
CA-43 in the 2026 Election
Every House seat is on the ballot on November 3, 2026, CA-43 included. California held its primary on June 2, 2026. The seat is held by Maxine Waters (D); it is not among the races the major forecasters rate as competitive as of September 21, 2026.
Districts Bordering CA-43
Computed from the shared boundaries in the Census geometry. 4 in California.
- CA-36 — Ted Lieu D
- CA-37 — Sydney Kamlager-Dove D
- CA-42 — Robert Garcia D
- CA-44 — Nanette Barragán D
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the representative for California's 43rd Congressional District?
Maxine Waters (Democratic) represents CA-43 as of September 21, 2026. In office since 1991; current term ends January 3, 2027.
When is the next election for CA-43?
November 3, 2026 — every House seat is up every two years. California's primary was June 2, 2026.
How many congressional districts does California have?
52, under the 2020 census apportionment in effect until 2033. CA-43 is the 43rd of them. See the full California delegation at congresscountdown.com/states/california.
Who are the senators for CA-43?
Senators represent the whole state, so CA-43's senators are California's: Adam Schiff (D) and Alex Padilla (D).
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