EducationB.S., Electrical Engineering, California State University, Fullerton

Notable personal detailsClaude Manuel Keissieh is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House in California’s 40th Congressional District (2026). He has described himself as an electrical engineer, small business owner, and community college adjunct professor. His campaign biography states he worked in U.S. Army-related roles and later held civilian roles including at the California Department of Transportation.