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Erica Lee
Erica Lee (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent California's 7th Congressional District. She declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]
Lee completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Erica Lee was born in Sacramento, California. She earned a bachelor's degree from the California State University, Sacramento.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: California's 7th Congressional District election, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for U.S. House California District 7
Incumbent Doris Matsui, Erica Lee, Robert Morin, Enayat Nazhat, and Mai Vang are running in the general election for U.S. House California District 7 on November 3, 2026.
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 | Doris Matsui (D) | |
 | Erica Lee (D)  | |
 | Robert Morin (D) | |
 | Enayat Nazhat (D) | |
 | Mai Vang (D) | |
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Erica Lee completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Lee's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I left the incumbent’s district to work in Washington, D.C., after losing my mother to cancer. I focused on healthcare policy, continuing to support healthcare organizations as they advocate for legislative change. My father, a disabled Vietnam veteran, dedicated his life to ensuring Californians had access to quality healthcare. I intend to carry on his legacy by fighting for universal healthcare, a livable wage, housing for all, bold climate action, and real campaign finance reform.
I’ve worked on numerous progressive campaigns and have seen how urgently we need to get money out of politics.
I’m not running for another term—I’m running for YOU.- We need strong, comprehensive campaign finance reform. Right now, incumbents spend far too much time fundraising and campaigning year-round. Imagine how much more Congress could accomplish if lawmakers focused on governing instead of chasing donations.
- We need universal healthcare—now. Countries with national healthcare systems consistently achieve better health outcomes while spending far less than the United States. I've experienced the failures of our system firsthand: despite having insurance, I was forced to pay thousands out-of-pocket for necessary medical care. When my mother was dying, the insurance company she had paid into for years tried to remove her from the hospital because she was "taking too long to die." No one should have to endure that. It’s time for a healthcare system that puts people before profits—one that is compassionate, affordable, and truly accessible to all.
- Our planet's health is teetering on the point of no return, and we’re running out of time. We’re also facing a climate crisis that can’t wait and we’re already behind—but we still have a chance to act. Bold, urgent climate action is essential to securing a livable future for today’s children and generations to come.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on May 27, 2025
