California's 43rd congressional district

California's 43rd congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of California, currently represented by Maxine Waters, a member of the Democratic Party. The district is located in Los Angeles County and includes the cities of Inglewood, Hawthorne, and Gardena, as well as parts of the city of Los Angeles. The district is also home to Los Angeles International Airport and the Port of Los Angeles, which is one of the busiest ports in the United States. The district has been represented by Maxine Waters since 1991, who has also served on the House Financial Services Committee and the House Judiciary Committee.

Geography

The district is located in the southern part of Los Angeles County and includes the cities of Inglewood, Hawthorne, Gardena, and Lawndale, as well as parts of the city of Los Angeles, including the neighborhoods of Leimert Park and Hyde Park. The district also includes the Los Angeles Air Force Base and the Space and Missile Systems Center, which is a major facility of the United States Air Force. The district is bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the west and the San Gabriel River to the east, and is near the cities of Long Beach and Torrance. The district is also close to the University of California, Los Angeles and the University of Southern California, which are both major research universities.

History

The district was created in 1993 as a result of the 1990 United States Census, which led to the creation of several new congressional districts in California. The district was first represented by Maxine Waters, who has held the seat since 1991 and has been a member of the House of Representatives for over 30 years. The district has been a stronghold of the Democratic Party and has voted for Democratic candidates in every presidential election since 1992, including Bill Clinton, Al Gore, John Kerry, Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, and Joe Biden. The district has also been represented by other notable politicians, including Juanita Millender-McDonald, who served on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.

Election Results

In the 2020 United States presidential election, the district voted for Joe Biden over Donald Trump by a margin of 86.4% to 12.4%. In the 2018 United States House of Representatives elections, Maxine Waters was re-elected to the seat with 76.1% of the vote, defeating her Republican opponent, Omar Navarro. In the 2016 United States presidential election, the district voted for Hillary Clinton over Donald Trump by a margin of 85.6% to 10.4%. The district has also voted for other Democratic candidates, including Kamala Harris in the 2016 United States Senate election in California and Gavin Newsom in the 2018 California gubernatorial election.

List of Representatives

The district has been represented by the following members of the House of Representatives: * Maxine Waters (1991-present) * Juanita Millender-McDonald (1996-2007) * Diane Watson (2001-2011) * Karen Bass (2011-2013) * Janice Hahn (2013-2016) The district has also been represented by other notable politicians, including Richard Nixon, who served in the House of Representatives before becoming President of the United States, and Ron Dellums, who served in the House of Representatives and later became the Mayor of Oakland, California.

Demographics

The district has a diverse population, with a mix of African Americans, Hispanics and Latinos, Asian Americans, and White Americans. The district has a high percentage of college graduates and a strong economy, with major industries including healthcare, technology, and entertainment. The district is also home to several major universities and research institutions, including the University of California, Los Angeles and the University of Southern California. The district has a high median income and a low poverty rate, and is considered one of the most affluent and educated districts in the United States. The district is also home to several major cultural institutions, including the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and the California Science Center. Category:Congressional districts of California