Doris Matsui has represented Sacramento since 2005, when she won a special election to fill the seat left vacant by the death of her husband, longtime Congressman Bob Matsui. A former Clinton White House aide and telecommunications policy expert, she has carved out her own legislative identity focused on technology innovation, healthcare access, and infrastructure modernization. Matsui serves as a key voice on energy and technology issues in the House, drawing on her background in both public service and the private sector to advocate for policies that bridge traditional Democratic priorities with Silicon Valley's innovation agenda.