CA-43 primary: first place
Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleHealthcare advocate
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationCalifornia
BackgroundHealthcare advocate
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Notable personal detailsMyla Rahman is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in California’s 43rd Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. She has described herself as a healthcare advocate and has worked in nonprofit leadership, including as an executive director. Rahman previously ran for California State Assembly (65th District).
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports expanded federal investments in affordable housing, a federal living wage, renter protections, and targeted grants for small and minority-owned businesses, indicating preference for moderate tax-and-spend policies to address economic inequality and opportunity.
Healthcare
Supports protecting and expanding government-run programs and access to care, emphasizing protection of Medi‑Cal and Medicare, expanded prenatal/postnatal maternal-health funding, increased community mental-health centers, and preventative care to close health‑disparity gaps in the district.
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Immigration & Border
Supports a pathway to citizenship and prioritizes protecting immigrant families and the rights of residents regardless of immigration status.
Climate & Energy
Supports environmental justice and investments in clean/green energy workforce development; advocates for cleaner air and water in urban neighborhoods and federal support for green energy job training in schools and community colleges. Policy language emphasizes incentives and workforce transition rather than explicit calls to immediately phase out fossil fuels or endorse Green New Deal–style legislation.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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