Who Is Running in California Congressional District 7th in 2026?
Last updated: March 4, 2026
Doris Matsui
(Incumbent)Economy
HighCongresswoman Matsui works with the Biden Administration to expand support for small businesses, invest in job training, and create new employment pathways. She advocates for the Women’s Economic Agenda and increased broadband access for working families. Matsui also champions targeted investments in manufacturing, clean energy, education, health care, and infrastructure, aiming to grow the economy and create high-paying jobs. She has called for additional funding for state and local governments to maintain services supporting economic activity.
Immigration
HighRepresentative Doris Matsui has voted against funding bills for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in 2026, citing concerns over abuse of power and 'fear as a governing strategy' by agencies like ICE. She supports legislative measures such as the American Dream and Promise Act, the Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act, and the Reuniting Families Act, which aim to provide pathways to citizenship and protect immigrants from deportation. Matsui also strongly opposed the construction of the border wall and expressed concerns about restrictions on DACA.
Healthcare
HighDoris Matsui supports protecting and extending the Affordable Care Act's enhanced premium tax credits, arguing that without them, healthcare costs will rise and coverage will be lost for many families. She believes healthcare is a right and has fought to preserve federal funding for Planned Parenthood. Matsui also asserts that women's access to reproductive healthcare should not be politicized and supports initiatives to repeal the domestic and global gag rule.
Republican Candidate
No Republican candidate has been confirmed for this race yet. Check back after the primary.
| Issue | Doris Matsui |
|---|---|
| Economy | Congresswoman Matsui works with the Biden Administration to expand support for small businesses, invest in job training, and create new employment pathways. She advocates for the Women’s Economic Agenda and increased broadband access for working families. Matsui also champions targeted investments in manufacturing, clean energy, education, health care, and infrastructure, aiming to grow the economy and create high-paying jobs. She has called for additional funding for state and local governments to maintain services supporting economic activity. High |
| Immigration | Representative Doris Matsui has voted against funding bills for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in 2026, citing concerns over abuse of power and 'fear as a governing strategy' by agencies like ICE. She supports legislative measures such as the American Dream and Promise Act, the Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act, and the Reuniting Families Act, which aim to provide pathways to citizenship and protect immigrants from deportation. Matsui also strongly opposed the construction of the border wall and expressed concerns about restrictions on DACA. High |
| Healthcare | Doris Matsui supports protecting and extending the Affordable Care Act's enhanced premium tax credits, arguing that without them, healthcare costs will rise and coverage will be lost for many families. She believes healthcare is a right and has fought to preserve federal funding for Planned Parenthood. Matsui also asserts that women's access to reproductive healthcare should not be politicized and supports initiatives to repeal the domestic and global gag rule. High |
| Climate & Energy | Research pending more substantial sources. Medium |
| Abortion & Reproductive Rights | Doris Matsui is pro-choice and has received an endorsement from NARAL. She supports federal funding for abortion and reproductive health care, including contraception access and emergency contraception for rape victims. Matsui voted "Nay" on the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act (H.R. 4712) and the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2017 (H.R. 7), and voted "Yes" on restoring abortion access. She states that individuals should have the freedom to make their own decisions about starting or growing a family without political interference. High |
| Foreign Policy | Congresswoman Doris Matsui voted against funding bills for the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Defense on January 22, 2026, to oppose what she termed "lawlessness or abuse of power" by the Trump administration and to reassert congressional oversight. She also condemned the Trump administration's strikes on Iran on February 28, 2026, asserting that only Congress has the authority to declare war and that the President was risking American lives. Matsui supports U.S.-Israel security cooperation and preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. High |
| Education | Doris Matsui prioritizes universal access to quality education from Pre-K through college. She supported the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) to invest in STEM education, increase preschool access, and raise academic standards. Matsui also champions affordable college education, supporting Pell Grants to ensure higher education is accessible for all qualified students, as she believes this cultivates a competitive workforce. She also condemned efforts to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. High |
| Gun Policy | Research pending more substantial sources. Low |
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