Incumbent
Polling Average
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26%
19.5%
CA-07 primary: first place
$91.3K
JUN 6, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyModerate Democrat
GenderFemale
LocationCalifornia
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BackgroundU.S. Representative
EducationUniversity of California, Berkeley (B.A.)
Notable personal detailsDoris Okada Matsui is a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives, serving California's 7th Congressional District (Sacramento area) since 2005. She earned a B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley and previously worked in public affairs and public service roles before entering Congress. Her congressional work has included a focus on healthcare, infrastructure, and regional flood protection.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports protecting and strengthening Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid and opposes Republican proposals to cut spending for these programs; criticizes GOP tax proposals that would provide large tax cuts while reducing social programs. Emphasizes using federal resources (including tax credits and negotiated drug pricing) to expand access to health care and economic security for working Californians.
Healthcare
Supports building on and strengthening the Affordable Care Act, expanding access to affordable coverage and protections for consumers, preserving and protecting Medicaid (Medi‑Cal) benefits, and using federal tools to lower prescription drug costs and expand telehealth access for Medicare beneficiaries.
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Immigration & Border
Supports protections for asylum seekers and oversight of ICE detention practices, advocates for resettlement and assistance for Afghan and Iraqi allies, and has opposed construction of new border barriers in funding contexts. Emphasizes humanitarian treatment of immigrants while pursuing legislative fixes and increased transparency around enforcement actions.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports protecting and expanding access to abortion and reproductive health care, including backing federal legislation to restore or codify nationwide abortion rights. Has co-sponsored the Women’s Health Protection Act and issued statements opposing the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
Climate & Energy
Supports strong clean-energy investment, emissions-reduction measures, and federal policies to advance energy efficiency and climate resilience while allowing transitional approaches. Advocates for vehicle fuel-economy standards, expanded renewable energy finance, nature-based solutions, and legislative measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Serves as co-chair of a House Sustainable Energy and Environment caucus and has sponsored/co-sponsored clean-energy legislation.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports stronger gun safety measures including expanded/stronger background checks and a ban on military-style assault weapons; backed federal gun-violence prevention legislation. Advocates policies aimed at keeping firearms out of the hands of dangerous individuals and strengthening regulatory accountability for gun sales and transfers.
Polls
CA-07 House winner?
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$3.2M
$2.4M
$1.6M
$798.0K
$0
2022
2024
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2022
$1.4M
$181.3K
$1.5M
$62.0K
Cycle 2024
$1.2M
$306.7K
$1.1M
$46.4K
Cycle 2026
$3.2M
$467.5K
$3.0M
$168.4K
Source: FEC
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