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Mai VangDSA
Democratic candidate in the top-two general for U.S. House, California’s 7th District
$0
in backing from the pro-Israel PACs we track, 2016–2026
Mai Vang is one of two Democrats on the November 3, 2026 ballot for U.S. House in California’s 7th District, against Doris Matsui (D, inc.). It is a top-two race: the two leaders of the primary advanced, whatever their party, so there is no party nominee. Backed by AIPAC or allied pro-Israel PACs: $0 (2016–2026).
Not a member of Congress: this page covers Mai Vang’s 2026 race. Members of Congress and governors have a page with their votes as well (the full list); this one isn’t counted in the site’s totals or lists.
Where the campaign’s money comes from
Mai Vang’s campaign has raised $1,828,418 in the 2026 election cycle through October 14, 2026, and had $388,763 in cash on hand at the end of that period.
- Individual donors$1,713,907
- PACs and other committees$106,977
- Transfers from joint fundraising and other authorized committees$5,914
- Other$1,619
From donors who gave over $200: $771,326 after refunds, in gifts through June 30, 2026; 92% from California, 8% from other states. Top states: California $707,684 (92%), North Carolina $15,350 (2%), Minnesota $12,334 (2%), New York $9,850 (1%), Washington $8,300 (1%). About 950 donors. The FEC lists a gift by donor once the donor has given more than $200 (bulk file as of October 25, 2026; each gift counted once, refunds subtracted, no donor named).
Totals the campaign reported to the FEC (individual donors are not named). Reports lag: the latest one covers the period shown. FEC candidate page: H6CA07175 (2026 reports).
- Labor unions$28,000
PAC contributions to the campaign, including donations AIPAC passed on as earmarks, since 2016.
Money from the pro-Israel PACs we track
None of the pro-Israel PACs we track gave to Mai Vang’s campaign committees or reported outside spending for or against them in 2016–2026, in the FEC filings we read.
The race
- November 3, 2026. On the ballot: Doris Matsui (Democratic, incumbent); Mai Vang (Democratic)
- Incumbent: Doris Matsui (D)
- Advanced from the June 2 top-two primary with 65,617 votes (31.2%) (official results of the June 2 primary for Mai Vang)
- Rating: Solid DAverage of 5; all agree
- California 7th District 2026: who’s running
- Every California race on the 2026 ballot
- Campaign site
How to vote in California
Ballots are mailed to every registered voter. Returning it: postmarked by Nov 3 and received by Nov 10, or dropped off by 8 p.m. Nov 3. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
- How to vote by mail or in person in California
- Check your registration on California’s election website
- Registration and ballot deadlines on Vote.gov for California
Ballots already cast in California: 3,160,419 (mail ballots returned and in-person ballots cast, as of Oct 24; California Secretary of State): 28% of 2022 midterm turnout in California (11,146,620) · 14% of registered voters in California
About Mai Vang
Each line links its source. Background and endorsements are in our words; positions are quoted word for word from the source shown (the campaign’s or an official site, a questionnaire, or Mai Vang quoted in the news). Sources checked October 25, 2026. Listing an endorsement or a statement is not this site’s endorsement.
Background
- Sacramento City Councilmember, District 8. · cityofsacramento.gov (source for Sacramento City Councilmember, District 8.) (archived copy of the source for Sacramento City Councilmember, District 8.)
- Before the council, executive director of the Buck Scholars Association, a mentorship and scholarship group for high school students. · cityofsacramento.gov (source for Before the council, executive director of the Buck Scholars Association, a mentorship and scholarship group for high school students.) (archived copy of the source for Before the council, executive director of the Buck Scholars Association, a mentorship and scholarship group for high school students.)
- Teacher. · maiforus.com (source for Teacher.) (archived copy of the source for Teacher.)
- Former member of the Sacramento City Unified School District board. · maiforus.com (source for Former member of the Sacramento City Unified School District board.) (archived copy of the source for Former member of the Sacramento City Unified School District board.)
Endorsements
- California Working Families Party · workingfamilies.org (source for the California Working Families Party endorsement) (archived copy of the source for the California Working Families Party endorsement)
- Center for Biological Diversity Action Fund · sites.centeractionfund.org (source for the Center for Biological Diversity Action Fund endorsement)
- Food & Water Action · sites.centeractionfund.org (source for the Food & Water Action endorsement)
Others not listed.
Stated positions
- Israel and Gaza: “In Congress, I will fight to end military aid that enables war crimes and the occupation of Gaza. I will immediately sign onto the "Block the Bombs" legislation to stop the flow of weapons used to kill innocent civilians.” maiforus.com (source for Israel and Gaza statement) (archived copy of the source for Israel and Gaza statement)
- Campaign finance and super PACs: “I refuse money from corporate PACs because you can't fight for working families while taking checks from the corporations making our lives harder.” maiforus.com (source for Campaign finance and super PACs statement) (archived copy of the source for Campaign finance and super PACs statement)
- Health care: “In Congress, I will be a relentless advocate for Medicare for All to guarantee healthcare as a right for every American.” maiforus.com (source for Health care statement) (archived copy of the source for Health care statement)
- Labor: “As a proud union member (CFA), I'll push to pass the PRO Act and fully fund the National Labor Relations Board so workers have the power to fight back.” maiforus.com (source for Labor statement) (archived copy of the source for Labor statement)
- Immigration: “In Congress, I will fight for a comprehensive pathway to citizenship that moves our neighbors out of the shadows and provides permanent protection for Dreamers and TPS recipients.” maiforus.com (source for Immigration statement) (archived copy of the source for Immigration statement)
- Housing: “If we want to solve the housing and homelessness crisis, we need more housing at an affordable price point and we must protect people from losing their homes.” maiforus.com (source for Housing statement) (archived copy of the source for Housing statement)
Where this comes from
The same FEC ledger as every page on the site (how we count), read for each FEC candidate ID Mai Vang has used:
Photo of Mai Vang: Sacramento City Council (photo of Mai Vang), Public domain.
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Questions and answers
Has Mai Vang been backed by AIPAC?
No. Mai Vang has had no backing from AIPAC's PAC or its super PAC, United Democracy Project, or from the other pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
How much pro-Israel PAC backing has Mai Vang had?
$0 from the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
Where do these figures come from?
They come from FEC filings.