EducationCalifornia State University, Fullerton — B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Notable personal detailsClaude Manuel Keissieh is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in California’s 40th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He is an electrical engineer and has worked in both private-sector engineering and public service roles, including as an electrical engineer with the California Department of Transportation. He has also taught as an adjunct professor at community colleges and describes prior service supporting U.S. Army missions in Iraq and Afghanistan, including civilian contractor and Department of the Army civilian roles.