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Democrat
Myla Rahman

Myla Rahman

Overview

Current roleNonprofit executive

PartyDemocratic

GenderFemale

LocationCalifornia

BackgroundNonprofit executive

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EducationCalifornia State University, Dominguez Hills — Interdisciplinary Studies (degree)

Notable personal detailsMyla Rahman is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House in California’s 43rd Congressional District in the June 2, 2026 primary. She has worked in public service roles including field deputy/field representative and legislative staff, and has served as a district director for California state senators. She has also worked in the nonprofit sector and has been described as a healthcare advocate and nonprofit executive; her campaign bio says she is executive director of Angels for Sight and previously served as an elected city clerk.

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Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

Supports expanded federal investment in affordable housing, raising the federal minimum wage, targeted grants for small businesses, and opposes cuts to federal healthcare programs. Policy emphasis is on government action to increase economic opportunity and housing affordability rather than tax cuts or fiscal retrenchment.

Healthcare

Supports protecting and expanding government healthcare programs and access to care, including protecting Medi‑Cal and Medicare, expanding maternal health funding, and increasing mental health and community health center access in South Los Angeles.

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Immigration & Border

Supports protecting immigrant families and defending the rights of residents regardless of immigration status, and endorses a pathway to citizenship. Positions emphasize expanded legal pathways and immigrant protections rather than enforcement-first measures.

Climate & Energy

Supports investment in green energy and workforce training for clean-energy jobs and emphasizes environmental justice policies to fight for cleaner air and water in urban neighborhoods. Platform language promotes green energy vocational programs for youth and federal support to address local environmental harms. These positions indicate support for moderate climate and clean-energy investment while allowing for transition-focused policies.

Public Safety & Guns

The candidate emphasizes criminal justice reform and says she would redirect resources toward community-based public safety and mental health services instead of incarceration. The campaign materials prioritize improving public safety broadly but do not state specific positions on firearm policies such as background checks, assault weapons bans, red flag laws, or concealed-carry rules.

News

AINews Summary
Last updatedMay 19, 2026

Myla Rahman is in the news as a challenger to Rep. Maxine Waters in California’s 43rd Congressional District. Her campaign has drawn most of its donations from cryptocurrency industry figures, including Ripple Labs CEO Brad Garlinghouse. The fundraising is part of a broader effort to defeat Waters ahead of the June 2 primary.

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Fundraising

Latest report: Cycle 2026
Total raisedCash on hand
$14.5K
$10.9K
$7.3K
$3.6K
$0

2026

Latest
Year
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate

Cycle 2026

$14.5K
$5.4K
$9.2K
$611.50

Source: FEC

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