The Working Families Party has endorsed Sacramento City Councilmember Mai Vang in her campaign for California’s 7th Congressional District. Vang is challenging Democratic incumbent Rep. Doris Matsui, who has held the seat since 2005.
In a September 18 press release, the party said it would back Vang’s bid to unseat Matsui, mobilizing its California members and resources in support of her campaign. “I’m incredibly proud to earn the support of the Working Families Party,” Vang said. “The Working Families Party understands that politics as usual has left too many of our families behind, and it’s time for new leaders who won’t hide behind a broken status quo.”
“I look forward to working alongside the party and its members to lower the cost of living, invest in our communities, and protect our immigrant neighbors,” she added.
Vang, who is running as a Democrat, is a South Sacramento resident and the daughter of Hmong refugees. She has served on the City Council since 2020. Her campaign says it is rejecting corporate PAC money and is funded by individual donors.
California Working Families Party Director Jane Kim described Vang as “a relentless champion from the jump,” citing her work expanding health care access, leading policy initiatives for immigrant and refugee families, and helping establish Sacramento’s Children’s Fund. Kim also contrasted Vang’s approach with that of Matsui, saying the incumbent “no longer holds town halls or meets with constituents.”
“We couldn’t be more excited to endorse Mai Vang for Congress,” Kim said. “We need energetic and passionate members of Congress who will fight for working people—not someone who hides behind tradition while our needs go unmet.”
California uses a top-two primary system, in which all candidates appear on the same ballot regardless of party. The two highest vote-getters advance to the general election, even if they’re from the same party. The primary is scheduled for June 2, 2026, with the general election on November 3, 2026.
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