U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters Secures 19th Term, Poised to Become Oldest Woman in Congress
U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters, an 88-year-old California Democrat, won reelection on November 3, securing her 19th term in the House of Representatives. She defeated Republican Cristian Morales in the 43rd Congressional District, which encompasses Inglewood and parts of Los Angeles, receiving nearly 83% of the unofficial vote tally as of November 10. This victory positions her to become the oldest woman serving in Congress when the new session commences in January. Her long career includes serving in the California State Assembly, leading the Congressional Black Caucus, and becoming the first woman and first Black lawmaker to chair the House Financial Services Committee in 2019. Her upcoming term will also mark the departure of Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, 89, who is retiring, making Waters the oldest woman among voting members of Congress.
