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California's 43rd congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of California that is currently represented by Democrat Maxine Waters. The district is centered in the southern part of Los Angeles County, and includes portions of the cities of Los Angeleas and Torrance, as well as the entirety of the cities of Hawthorne, Lawndale, Gardena, Inglewood, and Lomita.
Maxine Waters
Background: Maxine Waters was born in St. Louis, Missouri, the fifth of 13 children reared by a single mother. She began working at age 13 in factories and segregated restaurants. After moving to Los Angeles, she worked in garment factories and at the telephone company. She attended California State University at Los Angeles, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. She began her career in public service as a teacher and a volunteer coordinator in the Head Start program.
Campaign: Wants to fight against cuts to nutrition and social programs and to be a leading voice for affordable housing and economic development.
Controversies: Some claim she is too old for the job and may not understand what younger generations want.
Cristian Morales
Background: Cristian Morales was born in Guatemala City, Guatemala. Morales earned a bachelor's degree in management from Purdue University in 2002 and a graduate degree in industrial and labor relations from Cornell University in 2008. His career experience includes working as a director of operations.
Campaign: Wants to fix housing issues, job market, make things cheaper, and wants to make the district safer.
Controversies: No controversies have been found at this time
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