Who won the California House District 43 election 2026?
Maxine Waters (Democratic) won the 2026 California House District 43 election with 81.8% of the vote, according to the Associated Press, which called the race on November 3, 2026 at 11:33 PM ET.
Every candidate
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maxine Waters ✓ Winner | Democratic | 112,061 | 81.8% |
| Cristian Morales | Republican | 24,861 | 18.2% |
Unofficial vote counts as of November 5, 2026 at 5:10 PM ET, with about 75% of the expected vote counted. Totals can change until the state certifies the result.
Sources
- Race call and vote counts: The Associated Press, via the Guardian's published AP results data.
- Certified results are published by the California state election office.