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Maxine Waters
Representative · CA · District 43
DemocratRanking Member, House Committee on Financial Services
Raised $863,683 · 2.3M followers (office + personal) · missed 3.2% of votes
Top contributing industries: not mapped ($160,000), Real Estate ($55,000), Labor Unions ($55,000), Commercial Banks ($40,000), Insurance ($35,000)
Maxine Waters is a Democratic U.S. Representative for California's 43rd district. She has served 35.7 years in Congress and is up for reelection in 2026. She raised $863,683 in the 2026 cycle so far, has 2.3M followers across office and personal social accounts, sponsored 44 bills in the 119th Congress, scored 1.24 on the 118th Legislative Effectiveness Score, reported a net worth of -$138,989 to $5,254,997.
Background and career
Maxine Moore Waters (née Carr; born August 15, 1938) is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for California's 43rd congressional district since 1991. The district, numbered as the 29th district from 1991 to 1993 and as the 35th district from 1993 to 2013, includes much of southern Los Angeles, as well as portions of Gardena, Inglewood and Torrance. A member of the Democratic Party, Waters is in her 18th House term.
Education
| School | Degree | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| California State University, Los Angeles | BA | source |
Citizenship
citizen by birth in the United States.
Religion
Protestant unspecified
Name history and family
Birth name: Maxine Moore Carr · Children: 2 · Marriages: 2 ·
Previously held offices
- Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus (1997–1999)
- member of the California State Assembly (1977–1991)
- supervisor
Campaign fundraising
Raised $1,119,386 in the 2024 cycle and $863,683 so far in the 2026 cycle (partial).
Top individual donors, 2024
| Name | Employer | Occupation | City/State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIU, FANGYI | INTCO MEDICAL INDUSTRIES, INC. | CEO | ONTARIO, CA | $6,600 |
| EGAN, SEAN | EGAN-JONES RATINGS CO. | CEO | ORLANDO, FL | $6,600 |
| ENOCH, QUINCY | INVARIANT | ADVOCATE | LORTON, VA | $6,300 |
| JAVED, MUHAMMAD TAHIR | RICELAND HEALTHCARE | CEO | BEAUMONT, TX | $6,000 |
| PETO, LISA | MINDSET | PRINCIPAL | WASHINGTON, DC | $5,800 |
| HALL, DWAYNE | VIVE CONCIERGE, INC. | CIO | LOS ANGELES, CA | $5,000 |
| ROSENBLOOM, KATHLEEN | KATHLEEN ROSENBLOOM | WRITER AND DESIGNER | BEVERLY HILLS, CA | $3,330 |
| BRAUN, JONATHAN | SELF EMLOYED | CONSULTANT | CAMBRIDGE, NY | $3,300 |
| NUSBAUM, LAWRENCE G. | GUSRAE/KAPLAN | ATTORNEY | NEW YORK, NY | $3,300 |
| KHAN, ADNAN U. | 7-11 FOOD STORES | FRANCHISE OWNER | SOUTH EL MONTE, CA | $3,300 |
| WAFFORD, ANTHONY R. | NONE | RETIRED/COMMUNITY ORGANIZER/ACTIVIST | INGLEWOOD, CA | $3,300 |
| WAFER, DEBORAH Y. | GILEAD SCIENSES | NURSE | LOS ANGELES, CA | $3,300 |
| BROWNSTEIN, NORMAN | BROWNSTEIN HYATT FRBER SCHRECK LLP | ATTORNEY | DENVER, CO | $3,300 |
| GUSSMAN, HOWARD L. | MARVIN ENGINEERING CO, INC. | CHAIR AND CEO | INGLEWOOD, CA | $3,300 |
| HAMILON, ROBERT | SELF EMPLOYED | BUSINESS OWNER | PASADENA, CA | $3,300 |
| HAMILON, SARA ANN | SELF EMPLOYED | BUSINESS OWNER | PASADENA, CA | $3,300 |
| GUSSMAN, MADELINE | NONE | HOMEMAKER | BEVERLY HILLS, CA | $3,300 |
| GUSSMAN-ZAIRI, LISA | MARVIN ENGINEERING CO.INC. | CONTRACTS MANAGER | ENCINO, CA | $3,300 |
| LECHTER, ARIEL | MARVIN ENGINEERING CO., INC. | EXECUTIVE | ENCINO, CA | $3,300 |
| LECHTER, JENNIFER | GERALD FRIEDMAN TRUST | TRUSTEE | LOS ANGELES, CA | $3,300 |
| PANG, SIMON | ROYAL BUSINESS BANK | PRESIDENT | TORRANCE, CA | $3,300 |
| BROOKS, BRANDI | SELF EMPLOYED | BUSINESS OWNER | PASADENA, CA | $3,300 |
| CALLAWAY, ANTHONY | SELF EMPLOYED | BUSINESS OWNER | LAKE ELSINORE, CA | $3,300 |
| GOULD, DAVID | GOULD & ORELLANA, LLC | PRESIDENT/POLITICAL REPORTING & CONSUL | NORWALK | $3,300 |
| CALLAWAY, CARLA | CARLA CALLAWAY | LICENSED MARRIAGE FAMILY THERAPIST | LAKE ELSINORE, CA | $3,300 |
Top individual donors, 2026 (partial)
| Name | Employer | Occupation | City/State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMIN, MARK | SELF-EMPLOYED | BUSINESSMAN | LOS ANGELES, CA | $7,000 |
| HALE, GENE | G & C EQUIPMENT | EXECUTIVE | GARDENA, CA | $7,000 |
| HOBSON, MELLODY | ARIEL INVESTMENTS | CO CEO | CHICAGO, IL | $7,000 |
| BURKLE, RONALD | YUCAIPA COMPANIES | CEO | LOS ANGELES, CA | $7,000 |
| PRYZBYLSKI, TIMOTHY | TIMOTHY PRYZBYLSKI | ATTORNEY | WASHINGTON, DC | $7,000 |
| RAPAPORT, OWEN | EREBOR BANK | CEO | DENVER, CO | $7,000 |
| PETO, LISA | MINDSET | PARTNER | SILVER SPRINGS, MD | $6,800 |
| GRIFFITH, JOHN H. | NONE | RETIRED | LOS ANGELES, CA | $5,300 |
| ASHOURI, DIANA | USC | PHYSICIAN | PASADENA, CA | $5,000 |
| KAYALI, ZEID | NONE | RETIRED | PASADENA, CA | $5,000 |
| STORKAN, DEAN | TRICAL, INC. | CEO | GILROY, CA | $5,000 |
| LECHTER, JENNIFER | GERALD FRIEDMAN TRUST | TRUSTEE | LOS ANGELES, CA | $5,000 |
| MITCHELL, ACCIE DR. | NOT EMPLOYED | NOT EMPLOYED | LOS ANGELES, CA | $5,000 |
| CARRILLO, LUIS | CARRILLO LAW FIRM | ATTORNEY | SOUTH PASADENA, CA | $5,000 |
| ALLEN, BYRON | ALLEN MEDIA GROUP | CHAIRMAN & CEO | BEVERLY HILLS, CA | $5,000 |
| HAMILTON, SARA | SELF EMPLOYED | BUSINESS OWNER | PASADENA, CA | $5,000 |
| BROWN, DEWALT | ICO | ADMINISTRATOR | SAN MARINO, CA | $5,000 |
| LUCAS, JENNIFER | ALLEN MEDIA GROUP | TV PRODUCER | BEVERLY HILLS, CA | $5,000 |
| JACOBSEN, MARK | INTRAFI | BANKING SERVICES | BETHESDA, MD | $5,000 |
| ABONYI JR, CLEMENT | MINDSET | LOBBYIST | WASHINGTON, DC | $5,000 |
| CARRILLO, MICHAEL S. | THE LAW OFFICES OF MICHAEL S. CARRILLO | ATTORNEY | SOUTH PASADENA, CA | $4,000 |
| GUSSMAN, HOWARD L. | MARVIN ENGINEERING CO, INC. | CHAIR AND CEO | INGLEWOOD, CA | $3,500 |
| BRIGHAM, ALFONSO | PMA | PHYSICIAN | CULVER CITY, AL | $3,500 |
| CALLAWAY, ANTHONY | SELF EMPLOYED | BUSINESS OWNER | LAKE ELSINORE, CA | $3,500 |
| JOHNSON, RODNEY | NOT EMPLOYED | NOT EMPLOYED | ATLANTA, GA | $3,500 |
PAC and party committee contributors over $5,000, 2024
| Committee | Type | Industry | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE COUNCIL OF INSURANCE AGENTS & BROKERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Insurance | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS POLITICAL ACTION COMM | PAC | Commercial Banks | $5,000 |
| TARGET CORPORATION CITIZENS POLITICAL FORUM (TARGETCITIZENS POLITICAL FORUM) | PAC | Retail | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CONVENIENCE STORES POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Retail | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL MULTIFAMILY HOUSING COUNCIL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Real Estate | $5,000 |
| NAFCU PAC OF CREDIT UNION NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Securities & Investment | $5,000 |
| CARPENTERS LEGISLATIVE IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| MACHINISTS NON PARTISAN POLITICAL LEAGUE OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS & AEROSPACE WORKERS | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| AFLAC POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (AFLAC PAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MORTGAGE BROKERS PAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| AMERICA'S CREDIT UNIONS PAC OF CREDIT UNION NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (AAJ PAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (GM PAC) | PAC | Automotive | $5,000 |
| SEIU COPE (SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION) | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| THE COUNCIL OF INSURANCE AGENTS & BROKERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Insurance | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS POLITICAL ACTION COMM | PAC | Commercial Banks | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL APARTMENT ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (GM PAC) | PAC | Automotive | $5,000 |
| INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SHEET METAL, AIR, RAIL AND TRANSPORTATION WORKERS POLITICAL ACTION LEAGUE | PAC | Technology | $5,000 |
| COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA - COPE POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS COMMITTEE | PAC | Telecommunications | $5,000 |
| UNITED SERVICES AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION EMPLOYEE PAC - USAA EMPLOYEE PAC | PAC | Automotive | $5,000 |
| CARPENTERS LEGISLATIVE IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL APARTMENT ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Securities & Investment | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANIES PAC | PAC | Insurance | $5,000 |
| WHOLESALE & SPECIALTY INSURANCE ASSOCIATION (WSIA) PAC | PAC | Insurance | $5,000 |
| COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE FINANCE COUNCIL PAC | PAC | Real Estate | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Real Estate | $5,000 |
| CROWELL & MORING LLP POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (C&M PAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| MACHINISTS NON PARTISAN POLITICAL LEAGUE OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS & AEROSPACE WORKERS | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CONVENIENCE STORES POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Retail | $5,000 |
| DEPOSITORY TRUST AND CLEARING CORPORATION PAC - DTCC PAC; THE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| FAIR ISAAC CORPORATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (FICO PAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| ALZHEIMERS IMPACT MOVEMENT POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| AIRPORT MINORITY ADVISORY COUNCIL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
Gross receipts from FEC filings, not net of refunds. Industry mappings are the directory's own classification; see methodology.
PAC and party committee contributors over $5,000, 2026 (partial)
| Committee | Type | Industry | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS POLITICAL ACTION COMM | PAC | Commercial Banks | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CONVENIENCE STORES POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Retail | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL MULTIFAMILY HOUSING COUNCIL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Real Estate | $5,000 |
| MACHINISTS NON PARTISAN POLITICAL LEAGUE OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS & AEROSPACE WORKERS | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| MUTUAL OF OMAHA COMPANIES PAC (IMPAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| UNITED SERVICES AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION EMPLOYEE PAC - USAA EMPLOYEE PAC | PAC | Automotive | $5,000 |
| DEPOSITORY TRUST AND CLEARING CORPORATION PAC - DTCC PAC; THE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY BANKERS OF AMERICA POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Commercial Banks | $5,000 |
| CARPENTERS LEGISLATIVE IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| BLACKROCK FUNDS SERVICES GROUP LLC POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (BLACKROCK PAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| BLACKROCK FUNDS SERVICES GROUP LLC POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (BLACKROCK PAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| AFLAC POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (AFLAC PAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| ZILLOW GROUP, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (ZG PAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| MORTGAGE BANKERS ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (MORPAC) | PAC | Commercial Banks | $5,000 |
| TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION FEDERAL PAC (FORMERLY SUNTRUST BANKS, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE) | PAC | Commercial Banks | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN LAND TITLE ASSOCIATION TITLE INDUSTRY PAC (TIPAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE FINANCE COUNCIL PAC | PAC | Real Estate | $5,000 |
| AMERICA'S CREDIT UNIONS PAC OF CREDIT UNION NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| AMERICA'S CREDIT UNIONS PAC OF CREDIT UNION NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN LAND TITLE ASSOCIATION TITLE INDUSTRY PAC (TIPAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN LAND TITLE ASSOCIATION TITLE INDUSTRY PAC (TIPAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| THE COUNCIL OF INSURANCE AGENTS & BROKERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Insurance | $5,000 |
| THE COUNCIL OF INSURANCE AGENTS & BROKERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Insurance | $5,000 |
| DELOITTE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| DEPOSITORY TRUST AND CLEARING CORPORATION PAC - DTCC PAC; THE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| BREAD FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, INC. PAC (AKA BREAD FINANCIAL PAC) | PAC | Commercial Banks | $5,000 |
| ERNST & YOUNG POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| ERNST & YOUNG POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CONVENIENCE STORES POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Retail | $5,000 |
| WHOLESALE & SPECIALTY INSURANCE ASSOCIATION (WSIA) PAC | PAC | Insurance | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL APARTMENT ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| BUILD POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOME BUILDERS (BUILDPAC) | PAC | Real Estate | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Accountants | $5,000 |
| RESISTANCE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| EQUALITY PROJECT PAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| NO VOTE LEFT BEHIND PAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| EQUALITY PAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| EQUALITY PAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| NASDAQ, INC. PAC (NASDAQ PAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| TD BANK N.A. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Commercial Banks | $5,000 |
| LA BAMBA PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| LA BAMBA PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| VISA, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN SENIORS HOUSING ASSOCIATION (SENIORS HOUSING PAC) | PAC | Real Estate | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL MULTIFAMILY HOUSING COUNCIL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Real Estate | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY MANGERS, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (NARPM PAC) | PAC | Real Estate | $5,000 |
| BUILD POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOME BUILDERS (BUILDPAC) | PAC | Real Estate | $5,000 |
| KPMG PARTNERS/PRINCIPALS AND EMPLOYEES PAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| MANUFACTURED HOUSING INSTITUTE PAC | PAC | Real Estate | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Accountants | $5,000 |
Gross receipts from FEC filings, not net of refunds. Industry mappings are the directory's own classification; see methodology.
Outside money
2024
| Committee | Supporting the member | Opposing the member | Total | Single-candidate (80%+) | FEC record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COURAGE CALIFORNIA SUPER PAC | $179 | $0 | $179 | No | FEC |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD ADVOCACY PROJECT LOS ANGELES COUNTY ACTION FUND | $176 | $0 | $176 | No | FEC |
| SIERRA CLUB INDEPENDENT ACTION | $10 | $0 | $10 | Yes | FEC |
2026 (partial)
| Committee | Supporting the member | Opposing the member | Total | Single-candidate (80%+) | FEC record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAKING CALIFORNIA FIRST | $12,657 | $0 | $12,657 | Yes | FEC |
| SIERRA CLUB INDEPENDENT ACTION | $10 | $0 | $10 | No | FEC |
Independent expenditures are reported to the FEC by the spending committee, not the member's campaign. A committee is marked single-candidate when 80% or more of its cycle independent-expenditure dollars concern one candidate. Donors are named only at $50,000 or more to a super PAC or joint fundraising committee. For leadership PACs, individuals are named at $50,000 or more; organizations and PACs at $5,000 or more. The 2026 cycle is still in progress.
Amounts are each donor's net total of itemized contributions across the cycle (primary, general, and runoff elections combined), after subtracting refunds, not single gifts. Receipts marked as received in error, returned, or refunded are excluded, and refunds to the donor are subtracted. Joint-fundraising shares are included: the member committee's itemized share of joint-fundraising proceeds (FEC transaction type 15J) counts toward the donor's total, while the joint fundraising committee's own transfers are not counted separately. Donors are named only when their net cycle total is $1,000 or more; smaller donors appear only in the aggregate count and total below each table. Where a returned receipt of $10,000 or more affects a total, it is noted below the table. Lists cover itemized individual gifts to the member's principal campaign committee only. Employer and occupation are self-reported. The 2026 cycle is still in progress.
Donor figures are net of refunds from the FEC individual-contribution bulk files (2024 and 2026 cycles, each itemization taken at its latest amended version before any exclusion), rebuilt and reconciled row by row against the previous release on 2026-10-02; see methodology for the method and the reconciliation counts.
Money and finances
Estimated net worth
-$138,989 to $5,254,997 . Earliest on record (2025): -$138,989 to $5,254,997. disclosure
Estimates are summed from ranges reported on financial disclosures, so they are approximate. Ranges are wide by design.
Stock trades (last 12 months)
0 trades, estimated volume No trades. Quiver
STOCK Act disclosures cover the member, spouse, and dependent children, and report amounts as ranges, so volumes are estimates. Null records mean data was not retrieved, never zero trades.
Top assets
| Asset | Type | Value | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 549 S. Lucerne L: Los Angeles, CA, US | real estate | $1M-$5M | Joint |
| American Golf Jt. Venture D: Partnership Income | Other | $100K-$250K | Spouse |
| CHESAPEAKE OPERATING LLC D: ROYALTY | Other | $100K-$250K | Spouse |
| 2201 Kirk St. Houston, TX L: Houston, TX, US | real estate | $50K-$100K | Spouse |
| Merrill Lynch: Blackrock Sustainable | mutual fund | $50K-$100K | Spouse |
| 701 W. Barstow L: Palm Springs, CA, US | real estate | $15K-$50K | Joint |
| California Bank & Trust | bank deposit | $15K-$50K | Spouse |
| Congressional Federal Credit Union | bank deposit | $15K-$50K | Self |
| DWS CA Tax Free Fund | mutual fund | $15K-$50K | Spouse |
| Merrill Lynch: Blackrock Global | mutual fund | $15K-$50K | Spouse |
Disclosed real estate
| Location | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Houston, TX, US | real property | $50K-$100K |
| Los Angeles, CA, US | real property | $1M-$5M |
| Palm Springs, CA, US | real property | $15K-$50K |
| Kern County, CA, US | land | $1K-$15K |
Primary residences are generally exempt from congressional financial disclosure and do not appear here.
Earmark requests (FY2026)
Total requested: $67,482,024
| Project | Recipient | Subcommittee | Requested | In House bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Drew University Safety and Security Enhancement Project | Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science | Commerce Justice Science | $445,250 | Yes |
| Willowbrook-Culver Sewer Replacement Project | City of Compton | Interior and Environment | $4,000,000 | Yes |
| INSB Interoperability Upgrade Project | Interoperability Network of the South Bay (INSB) | Commerce Justice Science | $4,000,000 | Yes |
| LAXPD Vehicle Fleet, Upgrades, & Equipment | Los Angeles International Airport Police Department (LAXPD) | Commerce Justice Science | $963,000 | No |
| Gardena Juvenile Justice & Intervention Project (GJJIP) | City of Gardena | Commerce Justice Science | $550,000 | No |
| HACLA Digital Equity & Infrastructure Renewal for South LA Public Housing | Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) | Transportation, Housing and Urban Development | $11,610,638 | Yes |
| Mas Fukai Park Renovation Project | City of Gardena | Transportation, Housing and Urban Development | $3,000,000 | Yes |
| Hawthorne Civic Park Project | City of Hawthorne | Transportation, Housing and Urban Development | $8,000,000 | Yes |
| Torrance Community Wellness Project | City of Torrance | Transportation, Housing and Urban Development | $3,000,000 | No |
| Lawndale's Hawthorne Boulevard Rehabilitation Project | City of Lawndale | Transportation, Housing and Urban Development | $12,000,000 | Yes |
| INVEST IN AMERICA’S FUTURE: Expand Math Excellence & STEM Access | Partnership for Los Angeles Schools | Commerce Justice Science | $600,000 | Yes |
| Compton College Math and MIS Buildings Renovation | Compton Community College | Transportation, Housing and Urban Development | $15,113,136 | Yes |
| Link Willowbrook and King Medical Center Shuttle Zero Emission Bus Project | Los Angeles County Department of Public Works | Transportation, Housing and Urban Development | $1,200,000 | Yes |
| Compton Public Works Corp Yard Rehabilitation | City of Compton | Transportation, Housing and Urban Development | $2,000,000 | Yes |
| Algin Sutton Restroom Replacement Project | City of Los Angeles | Transportation, Housing and Urban Development | $1,000,000 | Yes |
Requests are not necessarily funded. Amounts shown are requested, not awarded.
Influence in Congress
Legislative effectiveness
1.24 on the 118th Legislative Effectiveness Score (House). thelawmakers.org
Bipartisanship
Lugar Bipartisan Index: -1.62, ranked #412 Lugar Center
Ideology
DW-NOMINATE first dimension: -0.656 (liberal end of the scale), chamber rank #2 of the 119th Congress. Voteview
Interest group ratings
| Group | Rating | Scorecard year |
|---|---|---|
| NRA | F | 2026 |
| LCV | 88 | 2025 |
| AFL-CIO | 100 | 2025 |
| Club for Growth | 0 | 2025 |
| Planned Parenthood | 100 | 2025 |
| ACU | 0 | 2025 |
Bills enacted
0 sponsored bills enacted into law in the 119th Congress.
2026 election
District lean
Cook Partisan Voting Index (2025): D+27. Last election margin: 50.14 points (2024). Cook PVI
2026 election
No notable challenger declared.
Notable family
| Name | Relationship | Notable as | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sid Williams | spouse | United States Ambassador to the Bahamas |
Notable relatives found through systematic public-records searches (~2 queries per member). Absence of a listing means nothing notable was found under this methodology, not that no notable family exists.
Voting record (2026)
314 roll-call votes in 2026 · missed 3.2% · party unity 98.0
| Date | Measure | Question | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-08 | H R 6938 | On Passage | Yea |
| 2026-01-08 | H R 504 | Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary Notwithstanding | Yea |
| 2026-01-08 | H R 131 | Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary Notwithstanding | Yea |
| 2026-01-08 | H R 1834 | On Passage | Yea |
| 2026-01-14 | H R 7006 | On Passage | Yea |
| 2026-02-03 | H R 7148 | On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments | Nay |
| 2026-03-05 | H CON RES 38 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Yea |
| 2026-04-16 | H CON RES 40 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Yea |
| 2026-04-16 | H RES 965 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Yea |
| 2026-04-29 | S CON RES 33 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Nay |
| 2026-04-30 | H R 7567 | On Passage | Nay |
| 2026-05-14 | H CON RES 75 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Yea |
| 2026-06-03 | H CON RES 86 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Yea |
| 2026-06-03 | H RES 518 | On Motion to Discharge | Yea |
| 2026-06-04 | H R 2913 | On Passage | Yea |
| 2026-06-09 | S 2 | On Passage | Nay |
| 2026-06-09 | H R 5408 | On Passage | Yea |
| 2026-07-14 | H R 139 | On Passage | Yea |
| 2026-07-15 | H R 8595 | On Passage | Nay |
| 2026-07-21 | H R 9770 | On Passage | Nay |
| 2026-07-22 | H R 8800 | On Passage | Nay |
| 2026-07-22 | H R 7008 | On Passage | Nay |
| 2026-07-22 | H CON RES 113 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Nay |
| 2026-07-23 | H CON RES 89 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Yea |
| 2026-09-01 | H R 9436 | On Passage | Nay |
| 2026-09-02 | H R 1501 | On Passage | Nay |
| 2026-09-15 | H CON RES 93 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Yea |
Legislation
Sponsored 44 bills and cosponsored 264 bills in the 119th Congress.
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| H.R. 1764 | Aligning SEC Regulations for the World Bank’s International Development Association Act | Passed House (Senate next) |
| H.R. 3422 | Promoting Opportunities for Non-Traditional Capital Formation Act | Passed House (Senate next) |
| H.R. 4544 | American Access to Banking Act | Passed House (Senate next) |
| H.R. 10325 | To increase the mandatory contribution amount of Federal Home Loan Banks to the Affordable Housing Program, and for other purposes. | Ordered Reported |
| H.R. 550 | Wildfire Insurance Coverage Study Act of 2025 | Introduced |
Latest statements
- Ranking Member Maxine Waters Applauds Federal Court for Blocking Trump’s Cruel Attack on Los Angeles Homelessness Funding
- Congresswoman Maxine Waters Slams Trump Administration Efforts to Weaponize Federal Power to Harm Los Angeles, LAX and Other Sanctuary Cities
- Congresswoman Maxine Waters Blasts Trump Administration Efforts to Abuse Americans Personal Data and Control Elections
- Ranking Member Maxine Waters Statement on the Passing of Former Congressman and House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank
- Jesse and Me
Latest official press releases and statements from the member's official site. This section requires periodic refresh; always check the source site for the newest items.
Social following
| Platform | Office account | Personal account |
|---|---|---|
| X | @RepMaxineWaters (1.4M) | not found |
| @repmaxinewaters (484K) | not found | |
| @MaxineWaters (370K) | not found | |
| YouTube | @MaxineWaters (2K) | not found |
| not found | not found | |
| Threads | not found | not found |
| TikTok | not found | not found |
Office total: 2.3M · Personal total: no counts retrieved · Combined: 2.3M
Collected 2026-09-29. Office accounts are the member's official congressional accounts; personal accounts are their own campaign/personal accounts. Totals sum only accounts with a retrieved count and are never zero-filled. X counts are approximate (logged-out page variance). A missing account means none was verified, not that none exists.
Committee assignments
| Committee | Role |
|---|---|
| House Committee on Financial Services | Ranking Member |
Caucus memberships
- Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus
- Congressional Black Caucus
- Congressional Progressive Caucus
Only documented caucus memberships are listed; memberships are never inferred.
Staff
Offices
Washington, D.C. office
2221 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515
(202) 225-2201
District/state offices
| City | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Hawthorne | 13605 Hawthorne Blvd., Hawthorne, CA 90250 | (323) 757-8900 |