Sacramento councilmember Mai Vang challenges Rep. Doris Matsui for California House seat
The gist
Sacramento City Council member Mai Vang is challenging longtime Rep. Doris Matsui in California's 7th Congressional District.
A young progressive insurgent faces an incumbent with a big money edge.
How it unfolded
- Jun 2025Vang becomes Ward 6 Salem city councilor after a special election.
- May 2026Vang loses her Salem Ward 6 seat to challenger Betsy Vega in the May primary.
- Jun 2026In the California 7th Congressional District primary, Vang finishes first with 31%, Matsui 29% and Republican Zachariah Wooden third with 22%.