Doris Matsui

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Doris Matsui

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth September 25, 1944 (Age: 81)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Doris Matsui graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a B.A. in psychology and began her career as a volunteer on Bill Clinton's 1992 presidential campaign. She later served in various roles within the Clinton Administration, culminating in a position as deputy special assistant to the president and deputy director of public liaison. Matsui transitioned to lobbying in Washington, D.C., where she worked until 2005. Her professional expertise and leadership capabilities were further honed through her involvement in public service, focusing on community-oriented initiatives.

Political Ideas

Doris Matsui's political philosophy is deeply rooted in her personal history and community service focus. She balances a progressive stance on climate protection and healthcare access with an unexpected alignment on economic issues that favor regional industrial interests. Matsui's rhetoric emphasizes accountability and the rule of law, while her legislative record shows a nuanced approach to balancing civil rights advocacy with pragmatic regional economic concerns. This combination of progressive ideals and strategic policy alignments creates a compelling, if somewhat paradoxical, political identity.

Campaigns
2026: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ACTIVE

Election History

California House of Representatives 7th District

Active

(Incumbent) Competing Candidates: Erica Lee , Kathy Ming , Mai Vang

California House of Representatives 7th District Nonpartisan Primary

60,965 votes (29.10%)

Win
2024: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

California 7th District, U.S.A. House of Representatives

197,429 votes (66.80%)

Win

Position Details

Committee Membership
Energy and Commerce
2022: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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2022 California's 7th congressional district election

150,618 votes (68.30%)

Win
2018: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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California's 6th congressional district election, 2018

162,411 votes (80.40%)

Win
2016: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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California's 6th congressional district election, 2016

177,565 votes (75.40%)

Win
2014: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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California's 6th congressional district election, 2014

97,008 votes (72.70%)

Win
2010: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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California's 5th congressional district election, 2010

124,220 votes (72.10%)

Win
2008: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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California's 5th congressional district election, 2008

164,242 votes (74.27%)

Win
2006: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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California's 5th congressional district election, 2006

105,676 votes (70.80%)

Win
2005 Special: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Special election for California's 5th Congressional District March 8

56,175 votes (68.20%)

Win