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Derek Tran

D Democratic nominee for U.S. House, CA-45

Representative since 2025

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On the ballot: On the general election ballotNov 3, 2026 · California US House 45
The race: Everyone running for CA-45 · Compare Tran with them
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SummaryAt a glance

Top priorities: CHOICE
EDUCATION
HEALTHCARE
TRUMP & MAGA
SPECIAL INTERESTS & CORRUPTION
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In Congress: Representative since 2025 · votes with their party 94% of the time. See the record · Office phone 202-225-2415
Money: $6M raised, $3.6M spent, $2.7M cash on hand (through Oct 14, 2026). Where it comes from
Who gives: 22% of individual money from donors at $200 or less · 62% from California · largest committee giver ZINC COLLECTIVE PAC, $16.7K
Outside groups: $1.3M supporting, $4.5K opposing Tran
Backed by: Alex Padilla · Adam Schiff · Tammy Duckworth and 132 more. As the campaign lists them
Sponsored most in: Armed Forces and National Security, International Affairs, Commerce

Their wordsWhat does Tran say they will do?

10 priorities from derektranforcongress.com, in the order they are listed there. Every heading and the text under it is copied exactly, as one passage for each page it is from, and links to that place on the page; hover a source to see which passage it opens.

10 priorities · 10 quoted statements

- Following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, Derek has fought to defend women’s health and rights in Congress. As the father of a young daughter, Derek is 100% pro-choice and has stood strong to protect funding for Planned Parenthood and access to critical women’s health services like birth control and cancer screenings.
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- Derek believes education is the key to unlocking opportunity and a brighter future. The father of three young children in public schools and a youth mentor for kids in need, Derek has fought to ensure every child has a quality education by working to raise wages for teachers, investing in community public schools, supporting programs like early childhood education that give students more opportunities to succeed, and providing more vocational education and job training.
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- Derek believes healthcare should be a right, not a privilege. As the owner of a local pharmacy, Derek and his wife have helped their community access lifesaving medicine, and he understands the challenges families face in affording care. He’s taken on the big insurance and pharmaceutical companies to rein in the high cost of healthcare and prescription drugs and stood up to Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans’ efforts to cut Medicaid. Derek will continue to defend Medicare so everyone has access to quality, affordable health care.
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- With our democracy under threat from Donald Trump and his MAGA allies, Derek has fought to defend our rights and values. He will fight back against the extremists who want to cut Social Security and Medicare, discriminate against LGBTQ+, immigrant, and minority communities, and take away a woman’s right to choose. And Derek will work to strengthen voting rights for every American and defend our free and fair elections from Trump and MAGA Republicans who want to overturn our democracy.
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- While families are getting squeezed by rising prices, Washington insiders like Michelle Steel are continuing to give tax breaks to their corporate donors and special interests. Derek will fight to end this culture of corruption in our politics. He supports efforts to limit the influence and power of lobbyists and special interests, and supports strong campaign finance reforms and more transparency to stop corporations from buying elections.
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- Derek is committed to standing with workers. As a workers’ rights attorney, Derek protected workers by going after corporations that put their profits over the fair treatment of immigrants, survivors of sexual harassment, and victims of workplace discrimination. Derek is fighting to make the minimum wage a living wage so families can keep up with rising costs, advocate for safer working conditions, and ensure that all workers can afford housing and look forward to a secure retirement.
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- Derek is committed to keeping our communities safe. With three young children, Derek finds himself constantly worried about the threat of gun violence. He has taken on the NRA by fighting for common-sense gun safety laws like universal background checks and a ban on assault weapons. He’s worked to put more police on the streets to crack down on rising crime and put dangerous criminals in prison. And Derek has fought for more investments in violence prevention and rehabilitation programs to address the root causes of crime.
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- Derek’s family fled a murderous communist regime in Vietnam. He knows firsthand the devastating impact of totalitarian governments and is committed to standing firm against Chinese Communist rule. In Congress, he has advocated for policies that promote democracy, human rights, and freedom of expression. He has supported measures to counter Chinese aggression and expansionism, while also engaging in strategic diplomacy to protect American interests and strengthen alliances with our allies. Derek has championed initiatives that bolster economic competitiveness, reduce reliance on Chinese supply chains, and safeguard against unfair trade practices. By confronting the challenges posed by communism and China head-on, Derek believes that America can uphold the values of liberty and democracy that his parents sought when they came to this country, and ensure a brighter future for generations.
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- Derek believes small businesses are the backbone of our economy. As the owner of a local pharmacy in Orange County that provides low-cost medicine to his community, he understands the struggles many face today. That’s why Derek is working to cut taxes for middle-class families and small businesses and bring back more good-paying jobs in clean energy and advanced manufacturing to ensure we make things here in America and keep our shelves stocked.
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- Derek Tran believes the United States should lead in developing new technologies. Blockchain addresses a crucial issue in both digital and physical economies: trust. Its immutable public ledger has proven valuable in diverse areas, from global shipping to innovative financial systems. Establishing clear regulations for this technology will foster growth, safeguard consumers, and enhance national security.
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RecordWhat is Tran’s record in Congress?

94% of their votes went with their party’s majority; they broke with it 40 times in the 119th Congress.

Committees 2 committees

House Committee on Armed Services
2 subcommittees
- Intelligence and Special Operations
- Readiness
House Committee on Small Business
- Oversight, Investigations, and RegulationsRanking Member
1 more subcommittee
- Contracting and Infrastructure

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Sponsored legislation: issue areas17 measures

Armed Forces and National Security6 · 35%

H.R. 10108 Hazardous Materials Transparency Act BILLSTATUS
H.Res. 1235 Recognizing the 51st anniversary of Black April and the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975. BILLSTATUS
H.R. 8066 Carlton H. Ingram Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act BILLSTATUS
H.R. 7969 Combating Chinese Communist Party Influence Act BILLSTATUS
H.Res. 366 Recognizing the 50th anniversary of Black April and the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975. BILLSTATUS

International Affairs3 · 18%

H.Res. 948 Commemorating the 50th anniversary of Southeast Asian refugee resettlement and the many contributions and sacrifices of Southeast Asian Americans to the United States. BILLSTATUS
H.Con.Res. 50 Recognizing the importance of the Vietnamese Heritage Flag. BILLSTATUS
H.Res. 528 Expressing support for the designation of June 19, 2025, as "Veterans of the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces Day". BILLSTATUS

Commerce2 · 12%

H.R. 5788 504 Program Risk Oversight Act BILLSTATUS
H.R. 4775 SBIR/STTR Foreign Interference Safeguard Act BILLSTATUS

Crime and Law Enforcement1 · 6%

H.R. 6902 Youth Substance Use Prevention and Awareness Act BILLSTATUS

Foreign Trade and International Finance1 · 6%

H.R. 4746 Baby Food Tax Relief Act BILLSTATUS

Health1 · 6%

H.R. 10349 EMT Act BILLSTATUS

The CRS policy areas of Tran’s 17 substantive sponsored measures, Congresses 117, 118, 119; the figure is how many fall in each. Sponsorship indicates legislative focus, not every policy position. GovInfo source ↗

MoneyWho pays for the campaign, and where does it go?

Raised

$6M

$5,988,192

Spent

$3.6M

$3,633,123

Cash on hand

$2.7M

$2,682,392

FEC filings, Jan 1, 2025 to Oct 14, 2026 · Official FEC bulk data · committee C00851790

Raised, spent and cash over time by FEC report

61¢ of every dollar raised has been spent across 9 reports ($3.6M of $6M). Cash on hand went from $566.7K on Mar 31, 2025 to $2.7M on Oct 14, 2026.

Raised, spent and cash on hand by FEC report
Report	Raised in the period	Spent in the period	Cash on hand at its close
APRIL QUARTERLY 2025 through Mar 31, 2025	$459,700	$220,310	$566,713
JULY QUARTERLY 2025 through Jun 30, 2025	$829,910	$219,080	$1,177,543
OCTOBER QUARTERLY 2025 through Sep 30, 2025	$1,072,854	$293,062	$1,957,334
YEAR-END 2025 through Dec 31, 2025	$670,122	$341,550	$2,285,907
APRIL QUARTERLY 2026 through Mar 31, 2026	$827,943	$476,091	$2,637,758
PRE-PRIMARY 2026 through May 13, 2026	$340,238	$223,658	$2,754,338
JULY QUARTERLY 2026 through Jun 30, 2026	$780,510	$277,451	$3,257,398
OCTOBER QUARTERLY 2026 through Sep 30, 2026	$864,906	$874,662	$3,247,643
PRE-GENERAL 2026 through Oct 14, 2026	$142,009	$707,259	$2,682,392

Each report’s own period, as filed with the FEC; a report filed again counts once, as its latest copy.

Where the money came from $6,018,618 reported receipts

Itemized (over $200)Donors who have given more than $200 this cycle, so the FEC itemizes (names) them.$3,260,09754%

Largest donors

Peter Francis7 contributions, latest Mar 27, 2026 · MARION, MA$16,916
Natalie Weatherford3 contributions, latest Mar 27, 2026 · PACIFIC PALISADES, CA$14,000
Martha Gabbert4 contributions, latest Jul 11, 2025 · MINNEAPOLIS, MN$13,200
Nancy Miller4 contributions, latest Jan 22, 2026 · GORDONSVILLE, VA$9,000
Kathy Kwan3 contributions, latest Jun 30, 2026 · RETIRED · NOT EMPLOYED · MENLO PARK, CA$8,750
Dora Ullian5 contributions, latest Apr 29, 2026 · RETIRED · NOT EMPLOYED · NEWTON, MA$7,997
The Chickasaw Nation4 contributions, latest Jun 30, 2026 · Organization · ADA, OK$7,500
Tony Bushala3 contributions, latest May 6, 2026 · PRINCIPAL · BUSHALA BROTHERS INC · FULLERTON, CA$7,026
Farshid Abir2 contributions, latest Jul 25, 2025 · ATTORNEY · ACTS LAW · ENCINO, CA$7,000
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EndorsementsWho does Tran’s campaign say backs them?

135 endorsers listed on Derek Tran’s own campaign site: 2 parties, 62 officials, 26 unions, 41 organizations, 2 newspapers, 2 people.

This is the campaign's claim, checked by an editor against its page; the endorsers have not confirmed it to us. Each name opens the campaign’s page with that name highlighted.

Parties 2

Officials 62

Alex Padilla
U.S. Senator (CA)
Adam Schiff
U.S. Senator (CA)
Tammy Duckworth
U.S. Senator (IL)
Huan Nguyen
U.S. Naval Rear Admiral (Retired) · U.S Naval Rear Admiral (Retired)
Hakeem Jeffries
U.S. House of Representatives Democratic Leader
Katherine Clark
U.S. House of Representatives Democratic Whip
Doris Matsui
U.S. Representative (CA-07)
Josh Harder
U.S. Representative (CA-09)

Unions 26

California Federation of Labor Unions
AFGE District 12
AFSCME
Amalgamated Transit Union
California Federation of Teachers
California State Association of Letter Carriers
California Teachers Association
“Members of CTA are proud to recommend Derek Tran for Congress,” said CTA President David B. Goldberg. “As a champion of students, teachers, and families, Derek has fought hard against harmful attempts to dismantle our public education. He understands the importance of preparing every student for success in a diverse and evolving world. Derek shares our values and commitment to public education.”
Communications Workers of America (CWA)

Organizations 41

Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (FRONTLINE)
California Fraternal Order of Police
“It is an honor to earn the support of the brave men and women in uniform with the California Fraternal Order of Police,” said Congressman Tran. “I hear from my constituents everyday how important it is that we take public safety seriously. That’s why I’ve prioritized and delivered on investments to community-based crime prevention strategies nationwide. I am proud to be in this fight with the CA FOP and to continue fighting for increased federal resources to support their heroic work.”
Committee to Protect Health Care
Consumer Attorneys of America PAC
AAPI Victory Fund
Association for Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs (ALADS)
Association of Orange County Deputy Sheriffs (AOCDS)
“It is an honor to earn the endorsement of the Association of Orange County Deputy Sheriffs,” said Congressman Tran. “I’m proud to champion public safety legislation in Congress and stand with our law enforcement officers. As an Army Veteran, I know firsthand the sacrifices our public servants make to protect our communities, and I’m committed to securing federal resources to support their efforts.” “Derek Tran has been a champion for our public safety officers, bringing back the resources they need to keep the peace,” said AOCDS President Juan Viramontes. “An Army veteran himself, he has sworn the oath to protect and defend the US Constitution and keep our communities safe, and that is what he has done in Congress. The Association of Orange County Deputy Sheriffs is proud to endorse Derek Tran.”
Asian American Action Fund

Newspapers 2

People 2

Dr. Renee Bryant
Community Leader
Frank Garcia
Community Leader

Top donor states
Name		Amount
California home3,696 contributions · 62%		$1,726,829
Massachusetts303 contributions · 7.7%		$214,880
New York189 contributions · 5.8%		$162,263
Maryland152 contributions · 3.6%		$99,925
District of Columbia158 contributions · 3.5%		$97,113
Texas42 contributions · 2.2%		$59,981
Virginia111 contributions · 2.1%		$57,521
Florida105 contributions · 2%		$56,057

Top donor states

Name

Amount

California home3,696 contributions · 62%

$1,726,829

Massachusetts303 contributions · 7.7%

$214,880

New York189 contributions · 5.8%

$162,263

Maryland152 contributions · 3.6%

$99,925

District of Columbia158 contributions · 3.5%

$97,113

Texas42 contributions · 2.2%

$59,981

Virginia111 contributions · 2.1%

$57,521

Florida105 contributions · 2%

$56,057

Donors’ employers
Employer as filed		Amount
Not employedWritten instead of an employer · 3,092 contributions · 41% of ranked		$968,901
Self-employedWritten instead of an employer · 629 contributions · 17% of ranked		$401,977
Acts LAW7 contributions · 0.9% of ranked		$21,500
Singleton Schreiber LLP14 contributions · 0.9% of ranked		$20,750
Taylor & Ring7 contributions · 0.8% of ranked		$19,750
Greene Broillet & Wheeler LLP6 contributions · 0.8% of ranked		$19,500
Dordick LAW Corp5 contributions · 0.7% of ranked		$17,500
Cornerstone Government Affairs INC16 contributions · 0.5% of ranked		$11,250

Donors’ employers

Employer as filed

Amount

Not employedWritten instead of an employer · 3,092 contributions · 41% of ranked

$968,901

Self-employedWritten instead of an employer · 629 contributions · 17% of ranked

$401,977

Acts LAW7 contributions · 0.9% of ranked

$21,500

Singleton Schreiber LLP14 contributions · 0.9% of ranked

$20,750

Taylor & Ring7 contributions · 0.8% of ranked

$19,750

Greene Broillet & Wheeler LLP6 contributions · 0.8% of ranked

$19,500

Dordick LAW Corp5 contributions · 0.7% of ranked

$17,500

Cornerstone Government Affairs INC16 contributions · 0.5% of ranked

$11,250

Name		Amount
Armour Evans Media LLC3 payments · 16% of all spending		$588,305
Gusto85 payments · 9.6% of all spending		$350,210
Westwest Digital13 payments · 8% of all spending		$289,294
SC Invictus Consulting, Inc.21 payments · 6.3% of all spending		$229,545
Gusto Inc23 payments · 3% of all spending		$110,536
ActBlue Technical Services111 payments · 2.8% of all spending		$102,686
Impact Research, Inc.3 payments · 2.6% of all spending		$93,133
Deliver Startegies, LLC6 payments · 2.4% of all spending		$87,126

Occupation as filed		Amount
Not employedWritten instead of an occupation · 2,590 contributions · 25% of ranked		$685,968
Attorney480 contributions · 22% of ranked		$608,548
RetiredWritten instead of an occupation · 438 contributions · 10% of ranked		$274,118
CEO71 contributions · 3.7% of ranked		$100,876
Principal82 contributions · 2.2% of ranked		$58,928
Private Investor29 contributions · 1.9% of ranked		$51,594
Partner47 contributions · 1.8% of ranked		$48,687
President52 contributions · 1.6% of ranked		$43,416

Derek Tran

SummaryAt a glance

Their wordsWhat does Tran say they will do?

1Priority 1: CHOICE 1 statement

2Priority 2: EDUCATION 1 statement

3Priority 3: HEALTHCARE 1 statement

4Priority 4: TRUMP & MAGA 1 statement

5Priority 5: SPECIAL INTERESTS & CORRUPTION 1 statement

6Priority 6: ECONOMY 1 statement

7Priority 7: GUNS 1 statement

8Priority 8: STANDING UP TO CHINA 1 statement

9Priority 9: SMALL BUSINESS 1 statement

10Priority 10: Technology Economy and Blockchain 1 statement

RecordWhat is Tran’s record in Congress?

Committees 2 committees

Sponsored legislation: issue areas17 measures

MoneyWho pays for the campaign, and where does it go?

Raised, spent and cash over time by FEC report

Where the money came from $6,018,618 reported receipts

Largest donors

EndorsementsWho does Tran’s campaign say backs them?

Parties 2

Officials 62

Unions 26

Organizations 41

Newspapers 2

People 2

BallotWhen is Tran on the ballot?

AboutWhere does this page come from?

Earlier cycles

Federal records

Campaign pages read 1 page

Committees that gave

Transfers in

Where the donors live $2,779,148 placed by state

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Top states

Donors’ employers as filed

Outside spending $1,314,610 across this race

What the payments were for $2,715,957 itemized

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