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<h3>Derek Tran is an Army Veteran, Consumer Rights Attorney, City Commissioner, and Small Business Owner who is running for Congress to fight for Californians, not corporations in Congress.</h3><img src="https://run.imgix.net/75a7f42e-5a62-43ce-a7fd-85291defc373/aa2819e1-8985-450a-a1c2-2f25fcacd402/aa2819e1-8985-450a-a1c2-2f25fcacd402.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C959%2C1349&amp;w=1500" alt="" title="" caption="" align="right" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">Derek is the son of refugees. His parents fled the Communist regime in Vietnam so that their children could realize the American Dream in Southern California. Through hard work and sacrifice, Derek’s family opened a corner market where Derek worked every day after school.&nbsp;At the age of 18, Derek enlisted in the Army to give back to the country that had given him and his family so much. In the military, it didn’t matter if you were a Democrat or a Republican - you worked together to get the job done, and Derek will bring that same mindset to Congress.After his time in the military, Derek went to law school to uphold the liberties, individual rights, and rule of law that his parents immigrated to America for. Turning down high paying jobs in corporate law, Derek chose to open up his small business in Orange County and fight for immigrants, workers, survivors of sexual harassment, and consumers.At a time when corporations are raking in record profits and customers are paying more for basic goods and services, Derek holds bad actors accountable, ensuring that individuals not special interests get the justice they deserve.&nbsp;With Southern California facing some of the largest infrastructure and environmental challenges in the country, with poor air quality and road conditions, Derek was asked to serve on the Orange Traffic Commission to help address long range transportation and highway planning. In Congress, Derek will fight to bring infrastructure dollars back to Southern California in order to create clean energy jobs. That funding, investment in public transit, and job creation will directly fight climate change and help families spend less time stuck in traffic.Derek is married to his amazing wife Michelle, a pharmacist who grew up in Garden Grove. Together they run a brick and mortar pharmacy right here in Orange County. During the pandemic they helped local businesses and restaurants keep their doors open and their employees safe through vaccinations and Covid-19 testing. Thanks to Michelle and Derek, countless community members were able to work, see family, and stay healthy.Every day Derek and Michelle see first hand the challenges Orange County families face with skyrocketing drug prices and the difficult decisions some have to make when paying for insulin or groceries. In Congress, Derek will work to reduce the costs of prescription drugs, protect a woman’s right to choose, and expand coverage, because healthcare is a right, not a privilege.Derek and Michelle are proud parents of three. Their children attend public schools and every day Derek works to instill the values of hard work, patriotism, and service that his parents taught him.Derek sits on the board of Consumers of Attorneys of California and mentors at-risk youth at Sunburst Academy, which is located at Joint Forces Training Base Los Alamitos where Derek served.

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DEREK TRAN ON THE ISSUES

With the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe vs. Wade, Derek will defend women’s health and women’s rights in Congress. As the father of a young daughter, Derek is 100% pro-choice and will stand strong to protect funding for Planned Parenthood and access to critical women’s health services like birth control and cancer screenings.

CHOICE

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 will fight 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.

EDUCATION

Derek believes healthcare should be a right, not a privilege. The owner of a local pharmacy along with his wife, Derek has helped people in his community get access to lifesaving medicine and understands the challenges people are facing trying to afford care for their families. He’ll take on the big insurance and pharmaceutical companies to rein in the high cost of healthcare and prescription drugs and expand Medicare so that everyone has access to quality, affordable health care.

HEALTHCARE

With our democracy under threat from Donald Trump and his MAGA allies, Derek will defend our rights and values. He will fight back against 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&nbsp;Republicans who want to overturn our democracy.

TRUMP &amp; MAGA

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, refuses to take donations from corporate PACs and other special interests, and supports strong campaign finance reforms and more transparency to stop corporations from buying elections.

SPECIAL INTERESTS &amp; CORRUPTION

Derek is committed to standing with workers. As a workers’ rights attorney, Derek protected workers by going after corporations who put their profits over the fair treatment of immigrants, survivors of sexual harassment, and victims of workplace discrimination. Derek will fight to make the minimum wage a living wage so families can keep up with rising costs, advocate for safer working conditions and ensure all workers can secure affordable housing for their families and a secure retirement.

ECONOMY

Derek is committed to keeping our communities safe. As the father of three young children, gun violence is sadly on the top of his mind almost daily. He will take on the NRA by fighting for common sense gun safety laws like universal background checks and a ban on assault weapons. He’ll work to put more police on the streets to crack down on rising crime and put dangerous criminals in prison. And Derek will fight for more investments in violence prevention and rehabilitation programs to address the root causes of crime.

GUNS

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 will advocate for policies that promote democracy, human rights, and freedom of expression. He will support measures to counter Chinese aggression and expansionism, while also engaging in strategic diplomacy to protect American interests and strengthen alliances with our allies. Derek will champion 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 to come.

STANDING UP TO CHINA

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 that many are facing today. That’s why Derek will work 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'S POSITION ON THE Issues

With the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe vs. Wade, Derek will defend women’s health and women’s rights in Congress. As the father of a young daughter, Derek is 100% pro-choice and will stand 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 will fight 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

Derek believes healthcare should be a right, not a privilege. The owner of a local pharmacy along with his wife, Derek has helped people in his community get access to lifesaving medicine and understands the challenges people are facing trying to afford care for their families. He’ll take on the big insurance and pharmaceutical companies to rein in the high cost of healthcare and prescription drugs and expand Medicare so that everyone has access to quality, affordable health care.

Derek is committed to standing with workers. As a workers’ rights attorney, Derek protected workers by going after corporations who put their profits over the fair treatment of immigrants, survivors of sexual harassment, and victims of workplace discrimination. Derek will fight to make the minimum wage a living wage so families can keep up with rising costs, advocate for safer working conditions and ensure all workers can secure affordable housing for their families and a secure retirement.

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<h3>Derek Trần là một Cựu Quân Nhân, Luật Sư chuyên về Quyền Lợi của Người Tiêu Dùng, Ủy Viên Thành Phố, và là một Chủ Doanh Nghiệp Nhỏ hiện đang tranh cử vào Quốc Hội để đấu tranh cho cư dân của tiểu bang California, không đấu tranh cho quyền lợi của doanh nghiệp ở Quốc Hội.</h3><img src="https://run.imgix.net/75a7f42e-5a62-43ce-a7fd-85291defc373/efdb0b8d-f43c-4ad9-bddb-1689d867a0ba/efdb0b8d-f43c-4ad9-bddb-1689d867a0ba.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C959%2C1349&amp;w=1500" alt="" title="" caption="" align="right" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">Derek là con trai của một gia đình tỵ nạn. Cha mẹ của anh đã trốn chạy khỏi chế độ Cộng Sản ở Việt Nam để con cái của họ có cơ hội biến Giấc mơ Mỹ thành hiện thực ở Miền Nam California. Trải qua nhiều công việc làm và hy sinh, gia đình của Derek mở được một cửa tiệm kinh doanh là nơi mà Derek đến giúp việc mỗi ngày sau giờ học.Năm 18 tuổi, Derek nhập ngũ tham chiến ở Iraq, để phụng sự đất nước đã cho anh và gia đình quá nhiều cơ hội. Với tinh thần trong quân đội, bất kể là đảng Dân Chủ hay Cộng Hòa, cá nhân mỗi người và đồng đội phải cùng nhau hợp tác để đạt được kết quả, và Derek sẽ mang tư duy này vào Quốc Hội.Sau thời gian phục vụ quân đội, Derek đã vào trường luật để gìn giữ quyền tự do, quyền của cá nhân, tôn vinh hệ thống pháp luật mà cha mẹ của anh vì điều này đã di cư đến Hoa Kỳ. Derek đã từ chối làm việc với mức lương cao tại các doanh nghiệp lớn, anh chọn cách tự khởi nghiệp ở Quận Orange và đấu tranh cho những người di dân, người lao động, nạn nhân của những vụ quấy rối tình dục, và đấu tranh cho người tiêu dùng.Khi các doanh nghiệp kiếm được nguồn lợi nhuận lớn với con số kỷ lục và người tiêu dùng phải chi trả quá nhiều cho những dịch vụ và hàng hóa cơ bản, Derek gánh vác vai trò như là diễn viên đóng vai phản diện, để đảm bảo rằng các cá nhân người tiêu dùng có được công lý mà họ xứng đáng được nhận, chứ không phải các nhóm nhỏ được hưởng lợi ích đặc biệt.Khi miền Nam California đối mặt với một số thách thức lớn nhất trong toàn quốc về cơ sở hạ tầng và môi trường, chất lượng không khí kém và tình trạng đường xá tồi tệ, lượng xe tải xuyên bang quá nhiều trong mọi lúc, Derek đã được kêu gọi phục vụ trong Ủy Ban Giao Thông của Orange để giúp giải quyết việc vận chuyển đường dài và lập kế hoạch cho xa lộ. Nếu làm việc ở Quốc Hội, Derek sẽ đấu tranh để mang ngân quỹ cho cơ sở hạ tầng về Miền Nam California để tạo ra nhiều việc làm cho ngành năng lượng sạch. Với ngân quỹ đó, việc đầu tư vào giao thông công cộng, và tạo ra việc làm sẽ tác động trực tiếp vào việc biến đổi khí hậu và giúp cho các gia đình tiết kiệm thời gian bị tắc nghẽn trong giao thông.Derek lập gia đình với người vợ tuyệt vời của anh là cô Michelle, một dược sĩ trưởng thành ở Garden Grove. Cùng nhau, họ mở một nhà thuốc ở ngay tại đây trong Quận Orange. Trong thời gian đại dịch, họ đã giúp rất nhiều nhà hàng và doanh nghiệp địa phương bằng cách duy trì hoạt động và giữ an toàn cho nhân viên của họ thông qua chích ngừa và xét nghiệm Covid-19. Nhờ có Michelle và Derek, rất nhiều người trong cộng đồng có thể tiếp tục làm việc, bảo vệ gia đình của họ và duy trì sức khỏe.Mỗi ngày, Derek và Michelle tận mắt chứng kiến những thách thức mà các gia đình ở Quận Orange phải đối mặt là giá thuốc tăng vọt và những quyết định khó khăn mà nhiều người phải đưa ra khi cân nhắc trả tiền insulin hoặc tiền chợ. Nếu vào Quốc Hội, Derek sẽ làm việc để giảm chi phí thuốc theo toa, bảo vệ quyền chọn lựa của phụ nữ, mở rộng phạm vi bao trả của bảo hiểm sức khỏe, bởi vì chăm sóc sức khỏe là quyền của người dân, không phải đặc quyền.Derek và Michelle là cha mẹ luôn tự hào về ba người con của mình. Con của họ theo học ở các trường công và Derek luôn truyền đạt ý nghĩa về giá trị làm việc siêng năng, lòng yêu nước, và tinh thần phục vụ mà cha mẹ của anh đã dạy.Derek tham gia hội đồng Luật Sư Đoàn cho Người Tiêu Dùng của California và huấn luyện cho các thanh thiếu niên đối mặt với thách thức và rủi ro của Học Viện Sunburst, là cơ sở giáo dục tọa lạc ở Khu Hợp Tác Huấn Luyện Đào Tạo Los Alamitos là nơi mà Derek đã phục vụ.

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"My parents were refugees who worked hard and sacrificed so that I could realize the American Dream. I joined the Army to give back to the Country that has given me so much, and I’m running for Congress to put people ahead of politics, protect our democracy, and ensure everyone, no matter what neighborhood they come from has the opportunity to succeed without fear of their freedoms being taken away."

<h2>OVERVIEW</h2>Voters need to know, especially all Democratic voters and younger, liberal NPP voters, about Derek’s personal story, his record of service to his country and community, his commitment to protect a woman’s right to choose and stand up to Donald Trump and MAGA extremists.<h3>DEREK'S PERSONAL STORY</h3><ul><li>Derek Tran, the son of Vietnamese refugees, wants to make sure everyone has the opportunities his parents worked and sacrificed to provide him. Born and raised in Southern California, he grew up working long hours in his family's market. A decorated Army veteran, Derek is now a father of three, a city commissioner serving his community, and a workers' rights attorney, fighting to defend workers getting ripped off by corporations, survivors of sexual harassment and immigrants. Derek and his wife own a local pharmacy which helped his community during the pandemic by offering testing and affordable medications. Derek will fight to protect a woman’s right to choose and defend our democracy from MAGA extremists.</li></ul><h3>WOMEN / CHOICE</h3><ul><li>Derek will stand up for women and women’s rights in Congress. As the father of a young daughter, Derek is 100% pro-choice and will stand strong to protect funding for Planned Parenthood and access to critical women’s health services like birth control and cancer screenings.</li></ul><h3>STANDING UP TO TRUMP / MAGA REPUBLICANS</h3><ul><li>Derek will stand up to Trump and his MAGA allies. With our democracy under threat from Donald Trump and his MAGA allies, Derek will defend our rights and values. He will fight back against extremists who want to cut Social Security and Medicare 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.</li></ul>

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Garden Grove, CA — Today, U.S. Army Veteran and workers’ rights attorney Derek Tran, who is running in California’s 45th Congressional District, sent the following letter to the Honorable Lindsey Horvath, Chair of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. This board has designated April 30 as “Jane Fonda Day” in Los Angeles County. This decision has deeply upset the Vietnamese community, as April 30 is known as “Black April” and commemorates the tragedy of the fall of Saigon, a day when the Vietnamese population was driven from their country and forced to flee an oppressive regime. Jane Fonda was an anti-Vietnam War activist, earning her the nickname “Hanoi Jane” from her visit to Communist North Vietnam in 1972.&nbsp;The Honorable Lindsey HorvathChair, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors500 West Temple StreetLos Angeles, CA 90012 RE: Designating April 30 as "Jane Fonda Day" in Los Angeles County Dear Chairwoman Lindsey Horvath, I hope this letter finds you well. My name is Derek Tran, the son of a Vietnamese refugee family who fled communist Vietnam. I am writing to protest the Board's decision to honor actress Jane Fonda on April 30, naming it "Jane Fonda Day," for her contributions to environmental sustainability, gender equality, and social justice.Let me begin by acknowledging the importance of recognizing individuals who champion causes such as environmental sustainability, gender equality, and social justice.&nbsp;I am a staunch supporter of these critical issues; I deeply appreciate and support initiatives that promote a sustainable and equitable future for all.I must caution the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, however, against choosing April 30 as the day to honor Jane Fonda. For many people in the Vietnamese community, including myself, April 30 holds deep historical and emotional significance as it marks the fall of Saigon in 1975, a day symbolizing the loss of freedom and democracy for South Vietnam. Hundreds of thousands were forced to flee and many lost their lives doing so. Families were torn apart and we began the Vietnamese diaspora. This is why we refer to April 30 as “Black April.”Jane Fonda's past actions, which earned her the nickname "Hanoi Jane," referring to her support for the North Vietnamese Communist regime during the Vietnam War, have left a significantly detrimental and far-reaching impact on the Vietnamese community in America.Over 58,000 American soldiers and over 260,000 service members who served the former Republic of Vietnam died in the Vietnam War, not to mention the millions of civilians who . While we respect her contributions to environmental sustainability, gender equality, and social justice, the decision to honor Ms. Fonda on April 30 of all days is deeply flawed and hurtful to all Vietnamese Americans. I find it difficult to endorse the actions of those who dishonor our Veterans.I urge the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to reconsider the timing and context of honoring Jane Fonda. It is essential that we recognize the complexities and sensitivities surrounding historical events, especially those that continue to impact diverse communities in California and the United States.I believe that through open dialogue and respectful consideration of diverse perspectives, we can find common ground and celebrate the contributions of individuals without causing unintended division.Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to receiving feedback and the opportunity to engage in constructive discussions on this important issue. Best regards,Derek TranArmy VeteranCongressional candidate, 45th districtThưa bà Lindsey Horvath,&nbsp; chủ tịch Hội Đồng Giám Sát Los Angeles County,Tôi hy vọng lá thư này được bà chú ý. Tên tôi là Derek Trần, con của một gia đình tị nạn Cộng Sản gốc Việt. Tôi viết thư này để phản đối quyết định lấy ngày 30 Tháng Tư để vinh danh nữ tài tử Jane Fonda, gọi là "Ngày Jane Fonda," vì những đóng góp của bà cho sự bền vững môi trường, bình đẳng giới tính và công bằng xã hội.Cho phép tôi bắt đầu bằng việc thừa nhận tầm quan trọng của việc công nhận những cá nhân đấu tranh cho các mục tiêu như sự bền vững về môi trường, bình đẳng giới và công bằng xã hội.Tôi là người ủng hộ vững chắc những vấn đề quan trọng này, tôi đánh giá cao và ủng hộ sâu sắc những sáng kiến thúc đẩy một tương lai bền vững và công bằng cho tất cả mọi người.Tuy nhiên, tôi phải lưu ý Hội Đồng Giám Sát Los Angeles County về tính chất nhạy cảm của việc chọn ngày 30 Tháng Tư là ngày tôn vinh bà Jane Fonda.&nbsp; Đối với những thành viên trong cộng đồng người Việt, trong đó có tôi, ngày 30 Tháng 4 mang ý nghĩa lịch sử và cảm xúc đau đớn sâu xa vì đánh dấu sự thất thủ của Sài Gòn năm 1975, một ngày tượng trưng cho sự mất Tự Do và Dân Chủ cho miền Nam Việt Nam.Những hành động trong quá khứ của nữ tài tử Jane Fonda, đặc biệt với danh hiệu “Hanoi Jane” nhắc đến sự ủng hộ của bà đối với chế độ Cộng Sản Bắc Việt trong thời Chiến Tranh Việt Nam để lại tác động lâu dài đối với cộng đồng người Việt tại Mỹ.&nbsp;Là một cựu quân nhân Hoa Kỳ, tôi không thể nào chấp nhận những hành động của bà Fonda tán dương kẻ thù trong lúc hơn 58,000 người lính Mỹ bỏ mình tại cuộc chiến Việt Nam và hon 250,000 chiến sĩ Việt Nam Cộng Hoà, đồng minh của Hoa Kỳ, hy sinh. Đó là chưa kể đến sinh mạng của hàng triệu thường dân Việt Nam bị tước đoạt trong cuộc chiến.Mặc dù chúng tôi tôn trọng những đóng góp của nữ tài tử cho sự bền vững môi trường, bình đẳng giới tính và công bằng xã hội, nhưng quyết định tôn vinh bà Fonda vào một ngày gợi lên những ký ức và cảm xúc đau buồn trong cộng đồng của chúng tôi là điều vô cùng thiếu sót và gây tổn thương cho toàn thể người Mỹ gốc Việt.Với tư cách là một người Mỹ gốc Việt đang nỗ lực kết nối và thúc đẩy sự thông cảm giữa các cộng đồng, tôi yêu cầu Hội Đồng Giám Sát Los Angeles County xem xét lại thời gian và bối cảnh để tôn vinh bà Jane Fonda. Điều quan trọng là chúng ta phải nhận ra sự phức tạp và nhạy cảm xung quanh các sự kiện lịch sử, đặc biệt là những sự kiện tiếp tục gây ảnh hưởng đến các cộng đồng đa dạng tại California, cũng như ở Hoa Kỳ.Tôi tin rằng thông qua đối thoại cởi mở và xem xét tôn trọng các quan điểm đa dạng, chúng ta có thể tìm thấy điểm chung và tôn vinh những đóng góp của các cá nhân mà không gây ra sự chia rẽ ngoài ý muốn.Cảm ơn bà quan tâm đến lá thư này. Tôi mong nhận được phản hồi và có được cơ hội tham gia vào các cuộc thảo luận mang tính xây dựng về vấn đề quan trọng này.Trân trọng,&nbsp;Luật sư&nbsp; Derek Trần&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cựu quân nhân Lục Quân Hoa KỳỨng Cử Viên Dân Biểu Liên Bang Địa Hạt 45.

Tran Stands with Vietnamese Community Against Honoring Actress Jane Fonda on Black April

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Derek Tran Sends Letter to Los Angeles County Supervisors Protesting the Dedication of April 30 as “Jane Fonda Day”

Garden Grove, CA — Today, U.S. Army Veteran and workers’ rights attorney Derek Tran, who is running in California’s 45th Congressional District, was added to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee’s Red to Blue Program as one of the most competitive Congressional races in the country. The 45th District, which is home to the largest Vietnamese community in the country, is currently represented by corrupt MAGA Republican Michelle Steel. Her consistent votes against <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2021/roll369.xml">the interests of</a> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2022/roll232.xml">middle-class Southern California families, </a>local <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://voiceofoc.org/2021/04/newport-political-donors-13k-bid-for-back-bay-park-land-stokes-opposition-debate-over-who-gets-priority-for-public-land-in-oc/">pay-to-play</a> schemes and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://voiceofoc.org/2020/09/private-jet-plan-for-john-wayne-airport-sparks-resident-concern-and-corruption-allegations/">sweetheart</a> deals beneficial to her wealthy campaign donors, and extreme anti-abortion crusades have made her one of the most corrupt and vulnerable Republican members of Congress.President Joe Biden won CA-45 by over 6%, but that has not stopped MAGA Republican Michelle Steel from taking the most extreme positions when it comes to voting against lowering <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2022/roll420.xml">drug costs</a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2022/roll232.xml">gas prices –</a> and restricting reproductive rights. In fact, she recently co-authored the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/12/us/politics/house-republicans-abortion-ban.html">Life at Conception Act</a>, which would ban abortions in California even in cases of rape, incest, or when the case of the mother was at stake.“My family fled Communism in Vietnam to seek opportunity in America,” said Tran. “When I was 18 years old and still in high school, I enlisted in the Army to protect our democracy and swore an oath to protect it. When I see Michelle Steel and her family selling out our democracy to shady interests and corporate donors, I take it personally. This campaign is about ending Michelle Steel’s corruption and protecting the freedoms of all Californians. I am honored to be recognized as one of the most competitive races in the country as I continue my mission of service.”“Derek Tran is ready to turn his lifelong call to service into action so that Orange County families have someone fighting on their behalf,” said DCCC Chair Rep. Suzan DelBene. &nbsp;“At every turn, Michelle Steel has fought against legislation that would help middle-class families get ahead, backing dangerous and extreme restrictions on their fundamental freedoms – and Southern California can’t afford her partisan games any longer. That’s why voters in California’s 45th will choose Derek this November.” ### California’s 45th is a Congressional District representing portions of Orange and Los Angeles Counties in Southern California. A majority-minority district, the District has the second largest AAPI population (36.97%) of any Congressional District, and the largest Vietnamese community in the country.&nbsp; President Biden won the current district lines by +6 points and it has a +6 point Democratic registration advantage. It includes all or part of the Cities of Garden Grove, Westminster, Cerritos, Buena Park, Placentia, Hawaiian Gardens, Cypress, Fountain Valley, Artesia, Los Alamitos, La Palma, Brea, Lakewood, and Fullerton, as well as the unincorporated community of Rossmoor.” Use of Derek Tran's military rank, job titles, and photographs in uniform does not imply endorsement by the Dept. of Defense or U.S. Army.

Army Veteran Is Challenging Corrupt MAGA Rep. Michelle Steel In California’s 45th District

Derek Tran Added To DCCC “Red to Blue” Program

Garden Grove, CA — Last night, following the Orange County Registrar of Voters’ <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.ocvote.gov/press-releases/orange-county-ca-registrar-of-voters-certifies-the-2024-presidential-primary-election-results">certification of the March 5 primary election results</a>, U.S. Army veteran, consumer rights attorney, and small business owner Derek Tran, will advance to the November General Election and take on Republican Michelle Steel in the race for California’s 45th Congressional District which President Joe Biden won in 2020 by +6%. Though Tran joined the race just last October, he quickly built a strong coalition, both locally and nationally, and amassed a competitive war chest to match. Garden Grove Councilmember, Democrat Kim Nguyen-Penaloza who finished 3rd, endorsed Tran upon news of the results.“I congratulate Derek Tran on his victory and wish him the best of luck in the general election. It is time for us to unite as Democrats to defeat the corrupt Michelle Steel.” - Councilwoman Nguyen- Penaloza&nbsp;Democratic Nominee Derek Tran issued the following statement:“I am profoundly grateful to the people of CA-45 for choosing me to take on Michelle Steel and fight for the best interests of Orange County families.“I’d like to acknowledge my primary opponents for running strong campaigns, and I look forward to working with them as we advance toward our shared goal: removing corrupt and extreme politician Michelle Steel from office, and giving Orange County families the kind of representation and advocacy they deserve in the halls of Congress.“If given another term, Michelle Steel will continue putting her far-right politics first, enabling the chaos and dysfunction of her party, and voting against the interests of middle-class Californians. We can’t afford her failed leadership any longer, and that’s why I’m ready to fight back.“I want to thank my family, my friends, my campaign team, and most importantly, the people of CA-45 – for standing up to extremism and fear, and instead choosing to put the values of justice, freedom, and opportunity first. Thank you for your trust and faith in me. Now, it’s time to get to work.” ### California’s 45th is a Congressional District representing portions of Orange and Los Angeles Counties in Southern California. A majority-minority district, the District has the second largest AAPI population (36.97%) of any Congressional District, and the largest Vietnamese community in the country.&nbsp; President Biden won the current district lines by +6 points and it has a +6 point Democratic registration advantage. It includes all or part of the Cities of Garden Grove, Westminster, Cerritos, Buena Park, Placentia, Hawaiian Gardens, Cypress, Fountain Valley, Artesia, Los Alamitos, La Palma, Brea, Lakewood, and Fullerton, as well as the unincorporated community of Rossmoor.The DCCC has listed it as a “<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://dccc.org/dccc-announces-2023-2024-districts-in-play/">District In Play</a>.” Use of Derek Tran's military rank, job titles, and photographs in uniform does not imply endorsement by the Dept. of Defense or U.S. Army.

Army veteran advances to face Michelle Steel in the 2024 General Election

Tran Wins Top Two Primary Finish in CA-45

Garden Grove, CA — Today, Workers’ Rights Advocate, U.S. Army Veteran, Consumer Rights Attorney, City Commissioner, and Small Business Owner Derek Tran, who is running in California’s 45th Congressional District, announced the endorsement of OC Supervisor Vicente Sarmiento. Supervisor Sarmiento oversees OC District 2 which encompasses a major part of CA-45 in the Garden Grove area, and has a history of rooting out corruption in government. Recently, he has called for an <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://laist.com/news/politics/orange-county-investigation-taxpayer-money-andrew-do-viet-america-society-warner-wellness">investigation into OC Supervisor Do</a>, a supporter of Michelle Steel, for<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://laist.com/news/politics/orange-county-supervisor-andrew-do-taxpayer-money-daughter-viet-america-society-warner-wellness-rhiannon-do"> funneling millions in taxpayer funds into Do’s daughter’s company without disclosing the family connection</a>.&nbsp;Michelle Steel has a long history of corruption from her career as a politician. She has not hesitated to approve sweetheart deals and legislation to advance the corporate interests of her rich campaign donors. As OC Supervisor, she once considered, despite widespread public outrage, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://voiceofoc.org/2020/09/private-jet-plan-for-john-wayne-airport-sparks-resident-concern-and-corruption-allegations/">a plan to expand private jet construction after receiving significant donations from the private jet operator</a>. She also pushed forward a deal to allow another top donor to purchase public land for pennies on the dollar.&nbsp;“Derek understands the needs and challenges of the people of Orange County. He will work tirelessly with constituents, local leaders, and federal leaders to deliver for the people of CA-45. Derek will bring his skills and experience litigating against corporate greed and negligence to take down corruption. I look forward to working with him as a partner in our fight against self-serving politicians whose unethical, corrupt, and illegal behavior erodes trust and profoundly harms people. I’m proud to endorse Derek Tran for Congress.” - Supervisor Vicente Sarmiento&nbsp;OC Supervisor Sarmiento’s endorsement comes on the heels of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.derektranforcongress.com/news?id=58318d59-7d18-4e46-a1da-8650911242ca">strong poll</a> numbers for Tran, over <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.derektranforcongress.com/news?id=7d109a09-076a-4b62-b9e6-56f7f841d62b">$500,000 raised</a> in just three months, and a series of high-profile endorsements which include; VoteVets, Rep. Zoe Lofgren, Chair of the California House Democratic Delegation, Rep. Mark Takano, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, and Rep. Judy Chu, Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus. A full endorsement list can be seen <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.derektranforcongress.com/endorsements">here</a>. The DCCC has listed CA-45 as a “<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://dccc.org/dccc-announces-2023-2024-districts-in-play/">District in Play</a>” for the 2024 cycle.###California’s 45th is a Congressional District representing portions of Orange and Los Angeles Counties in Southern California. A majority-minority district, the District has the second largest AAPI population (36.97%) of any Congressional District, and the largest Vietnamese community in the country.&nbsp; President Biden won the current district lines by +6 points and it has a +6 point Democratic registration advantage. It includes all or part of the Cities of Garden Grove, Westminster, Cerritos, Buena Park, Placentia, Hawaiian Gardens, Cypress, Fountain Valley, Artesia, Los Alamitos, La Palma, Brea, Lakewood, and Fullerton, as well as the unincorporated community of Rossmoor.The DCCC has listed it as a “<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://dccc.org/dccc-announces-2023-2024-districts-in-play/">District In Play</a>.”Use of Derek Tran's military rank, job titles, and photographs in uniform does not imply endorsement by the Dept. of Defense or U.S. Army.

Leader Known For Anti-Corruption Work backs Tran to fight against Michelle Steel’s Corrupt Agenda

OC Supervisor Vicente Sarmiento Endorses Derek Tran

Garden Grove, CA — Today, Workers’ Rights Advocate, U.S. Army Veteran, Consumer Rights Attorney, City Commissioner, and Small Business Owner Derek Tran, who is running in California’s 45th Congressional District, released a new ad highlighting his personal story as the son of Vietnamese immigrants, enlisted in the Army at the age of 18, and went on to build a legal practice advocating on behalf of workers who were discriminated against for their sex, race, or sexual orientation. Derek and his wife also own a small brick and mortar family pharmacy together. The DCCC has listed CA-45 as a “<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://dccc.org/dccc-announces-2023-2024-districts-in-play/">District in Play</a>” for the 2024 cycle.Watch The Ad “Serve” <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUeJmONx_TU">Here</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUeJmONx_TU"><img src="https://run.imgix.net/75a7f42e-5a62-43ce-a7fd-85291defc373/8265e4e3-ca2d-43dd-91ef-8e796fb694ab/8265e4e3-ca2d-43dd-91ef-8e796fb694ab.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1999%2C1125&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="center" alignwidth="25" variant="base"></a>This ad comes on the heels of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.derektranforcongress.com/news?id=58318d59-7d18-4e46-a1da-8650911242ca">strong poll</a> numbers for Tran, over <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.derektranforcongress.com/news?id=7d109a09-076a-4b62-b9e6-56f7f841d62b">$500,000 raised</a> in just three months, and a series of high-profile endorsements which include: 2022 CA-45 Democratic Nominee Jay Chen, CA AG Rob Bonta, VoteVets, Rep. Zoe Lofgren, Chair of the California House Democratic Delegation, Rep. Mark Takano, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, and Rep. Judy Chu, Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus. A full endorsement list can be seen <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.derektranforcongress.com/endorsements">here</a>.###California’s 45th is a Congressional District representing portions of Orange and Los Angeles Counties in Southern California. A majority-minority district, the District has the second largest AAPI population (36.97%) of any Congressional District, and the largest Vietnamese community in the country.&nbsp; President Biden won the current district lines by +6 points and it has a +6 point Democratic registration advantage. It includes all or part of the Cities of Garden Grove, Westminster, Cerritos, Buena Park, Placentia, Hawaiian Gardens, Cypress, Fountain Valley, Artesia, Los Alamitos, La Palma, Brea, Lakewood, and Fullerton, as well as the unincorporated community of Rossmoor.The DCCC has listed it as a “<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://dccc.org/dccc-announces-2023-2024-districts-in-play/">District In Play</a>.”Use of Derek Tran's military rank, job titles, and photographs in uniform does not imply endorsement by the Dept. of Defense or U.S. Army.

Army Veteran &amp; Workers Rights Advocate Releases First Ad For the 2024 Primary in Nationally Targeted Seat

VIDEO: Derek Tran Releases New Ad “Service”

Garden Grove, CA — Today, Workers’ Rights Advocate, U.S. Army Veteran, Consumer Rights Attorney, City Commissioner, and Small Business Owner Derek Tran, who is running in California’s 45th Congressional District, announced the endorsement of ASPIRE PAC. ASPIRE PAC is a national coalition of AANHPI leaders in Congress whose mission is to address the needs and concerns of AANHPI communities across the country and to promote and empower more candidates for office from those communities.“As a son of Vietnamese refugees, Derek Tran deeply understands the issues facing the AANHPI community in Little Saigon in Orange County and California’s 45th Congressional District, and ASPIRE is proud to endorse his campaign. Michelle Steel continues to put politics over people and take extreme positions that are out of step with the AANHPI community. Derek Tran can be trusted to be a real voice for our community and fight to protect reproductive rights, lower healthcare costs, and push for common-sense gun safety legislation.”&nbsp;ASPIRE PAC’s endorsement is the latest in a wave of enthusiastic support and endorsements from VoteVets, The New Democratic Coalition Action Fund, Rep. Zoe Lofgren, Chair of the California House Democratic Delegation, Rep. Mark Takano, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, and Rep. Judy Chu, Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus. Tran announced his run just over 3 months ago, establishing himself as a frontrunner by <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.derektranforcongress.com/news?id=1e6dfff7-b1e9-4d8e-9a94-0a09f992f927">raising three times</a> what the combined Democratic field raised for Q3 2023 in just two weeks.###California’s 45th is a Congressional District representing portions of Orange and Los Angeles Counties in Southern California. A majority-minority district, the District has the second largest AAPI population (36.97%) of any Congressional District, and the largest Vietnamese community in the country.&nbsp; President Biden won the current district lines by +6 points and it has a +6 point Democratic registration advantage. It includes all or part of the Cities of Garden Grove, Westminster, Cerritos, Buena Park, Placentia, Hawaiian Gardens, Cypress, Fountain Valley, Artesia, Los Alamitos, La Palma, Brea, Lakewood, and Fullerton, as well as the unincorporated community of Rossmoor.The DCCC has listed it as a “<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://dccc.org/dccc-announces-2023-2024-districts-in-play/">District In Play</a>.”Use of Derek Tran's military rank, job titles, and photographs in uniform does not imply endorsement by the Dept. of Defense or U.S. Army.

National AAPI Coalition Throws Support Behind Tran

ASPIRE PAC Endorses Derek Tran

Garden Grove, CA — Today, Workers’ Rights Advocate, U.S. Army Veteran, Consumer Rights Attorney, City Commissioner, and Small Business Owner Derek Tran, who is running in California’s 45th Congressional District, announced the endorsement of California Attorney General Rob Bonta. The DCCC has listed CA-45 as a “<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://dccc.org/dccc-announces-2023-2024-districts-in-play/">District in Play</a>” for the 2024 cycle.“Derek’s strong ability to represent workers and consumers against greedy corporations, both as a litigator and workers advocate, speaks for itself. It’s clear that he understands the importance of public safety and is ready to fight for his constituents in D.C. I am proud to endorse Derek Tran for Congress.”AG Bonta’s endorsement comes on the heels of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.derektranforcongress.com/news?id=58318d59-7d18-4e46-a1da-8650911242ca">strong poll</a> numbers for Tran, over <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.derektranforcongress.com/news?id=7d109a09-076a-4b62-b9e6-56f7f841d62b">$500,000 raised</a> in just three months, and a series of high-profile endorsements which include; VoteVets, Rep. Zoe Lofgren, Chair of the California House Democratic Delegation, Rep. Mark Takano, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, and Rep. Judy Chu, Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus. A full endorsement list can be seen <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.derektranforcongress.com/endorsements">here</a>.###California’s 45th is a Congressional District representing portions of Orange and Los Angeles Counties in Southern California. A majority-minority district, the District has the second largest AAPI population (36.97%) of any Congressional District, and the largest Vietnamese community in the country.&nbsp; President Biden won the current district lines by +6 points and it has a +6 point Democratic registration advantage. It includes all or part of the Cities of Garden Grove, Westminster, Cerritos, Buena Park, Placentia, Hawaiian Gardens, Cypress, Fountain Valley, Artesia, Los Alamitos, La Palma, Brea, Lakewood, and Fullerton, as well as the unincorporated community of Rossmoor.The DCCC has listed it as a “<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://dccc.org/dccc-announces-2023-2024-districts-in-play/">District In Play</a>.”Use of Derek Tran's military rank, job titles, and photographs in uniform does not imply endorsement by the Dept. of Defense or U.S. Army.

AG Bonta’s Endorsement Comes on the Heels of Strong Poll Numbers for Tran.

CA Attorney General Rob Bonta Endorses Derek Tran

Garden Grove, CA — Today, Southern California Congressmember Michelle Steel <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/12/us/politics/house-republicans-abortion-ban.html">sponsored</a> a national federal abortion ban that includes no exceptions for “rape, incest, or health of the mother,” despite her lying to voters and stating that she does support such exceptions. Army Veteran and workers’ rights advocate Derek Tran, who is running against Steel in this targeted Congressional District and is strongly pro-choice, made sure her dishonesty and extremism were documented.&nbsp;Excerpts from Annie Karnie’s reporting&nbsp; in the New York Times today:“In 2021, Representative Michelle Steel, a California Republican whose district President Biden won in 2020, cosponsored the Life at Conception Act, a bill to recognize a fertilized egg as a person with equal protections under the 14th Amendment.”“Ms. Steel waited nearly a year to sign on [again] — doing so on Friday morning, only after her Democratic challenger criticized her for flip-flopping on the issue for political gain and The New York Times notified her of a story documenting her change in position. Nearly three dozen other Republican lawmakers who supported it during the last Congress, including several who face tough re-election races in competitive districts, have yet to sign on again.”“Steel will do what it takes to win,” said Derek Tran, a consumer rights lawyer and Democrat who is running to unseat Ms. Steel. “She’s staying quiet on abortion stuff, but she’s been nothing but an extremist in making sure abortion is eliminated as a right.”“A spokeswoman for Ms. Steel, Claire Nance, criticized The Times for inquiring about whether the congresswoman had changed her position and said that Ms. Steel “is pro-life with the exceptions of rape, incest, and health of the mother.” The bill she endorsed on Friday does not include those exceptions.”To read the full article at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/12/us/politics/house-republicans-abortion-ban.html">NYT.com</a> click <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/12/us/politics/house-republicans-abortion-ban.html">here</a>###California’s 45th is a Congressional District representing portions of Orange and Los Angeles Counties in Southern California. A majority-minority district, the District has the second largest AAPI population (36.97%) of any Congressional District, and the largest Vietnamese community in the country.&nbsp; President Biden won the current district lines by +6 points and it has a +6 point Democratic registration advantage. It includes all or part of the Cities of Garden Grove, Westminster, Cerritos, Buena Park, Placentia, Hawaiian Gardens, Cypress, Fountain Valley, Artesia, Los Alamitos, La Palma, Brea, Lakewood, and Fullerton, as well as the unincorporated community of Rossmoor.The DCCC has listed it as a “<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://dccc.org/dccc-announces-2023-2024-districts-in-play/">District In Play</a>.”Use of Derek Tran's military rank, job titles, and photographs in uniform does not imply endorsement by the Dept. of Defense or U.S. Army.

NYT Highlights Michelle Steel’s No Exception Extremism and Democrat Derek Tran’s Pro-Choice Record

ICYMI: New York Times - Michelle Steel Sponsors “Life at Conception Bill” A National Abortion Ban Without Exceptions For Rape, Incest, Or Health Of The Mother

Garden Grove, CA — Today, Workers’ Rights Advocate, U.S. Army Veteran, Consumer Rights Attorney, City Commissioner, and Small Business Owner Derek Tran, who is running in California’s 45th Congressional District, announced the endorsement of Mt. San Antonio College Trustee and the 2022 Democratic nominee in CA-45, Lt. Commander Jay Chen. In 2022 Lt. Commander Chen came within 4 points of defeating Michelle Steel, despite being outspent 3 to 1. The DCCC has listed CA-45 as a “<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://dccc.org/dccc-announces-2023-2024-districts-in-play/">District in Play</a>” for the 2024 cycle.“I'm proud to announce my strong endorsement of Derek Tran for Congress,” said Lt. Commander Chen. “As someone who has fought Michelle Steel and her underhanded attacks, I know that Democrats need to coalesce around the strongest candidate who isn't afraid to punch back. Derek is that person: as a son of Vietnamese refugees, a workers' rights advocate, a veteran, and a father, I trust Derek to finally defeat Steel and to have our backs in Congress.”Chen’s endorsement comes on the heels of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.derektranforcongress.com/news?id=58318d59-7d18-4e46-a1da-8650911242ca">strong poll</a> numbers for Tran, over <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.derektranforcongress.com/news?id=7d109a09-076a-4b62-b9e6-56f7f841d62b">$500,000 raised</a> in just three months, and a series of high-profile endorsements which include; VoteVets, Rep. Zoe Lofgren, Chair of the California House Democratic Delegation, Rep. Mark Takano, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, and Rep. Judy Chu, Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus. A full endorsement list can be seen <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.derektranforcongress.com/endorsements">here</a>.###California’s 45th is a Congressional District representing portions of Orange and Los Angeles Counties in Southern California. A majority-minority district, the District has the second largest AAPI population (36.97%) of any Congressional District, and the largest Vietnamese community in the country.&nbsp; President Biden won the current district lines by +6 points and it has a +6 point Democratic registration advantage. It includes all or part of the Cities of Garden Grove, Westminster, Cerritos, Buena Park, Placentia, Hawaiian Gardens, Cypress, Fountain Valley, Artesia, Los Alamitos, La Palma, Brea, Lakewood, and Fullerton, as well as the unincorporated community of Rossmoor.The DCCC has listed it as a “<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://dccc.org/dccc-announces-2023-2024-districts-in-play/">District In Play</a>.”Use of Derek Tran's military rank, job titles, and photographs in uniform does not imply endorsement by the Dept. of Defense or U.S. Army.

Former Democratic Nominee Against Michelle Steel Backs Tran

Lt. Commander Jay Chen Endorses Derek Tran In CA-45

Garden Grove, CA — Today, Workers’ Rights Advocate, U.S. Army Veteran, Consumer Rights Attorney, City Commissioner, and Small Business Owner Derek Tran, who is running in California’s 45th Congressional District, announced the endorsement of Santa Ana Mayor Pro Tem Jessie Lopez. Lopez recently defeated a recall by special interest groups and is well-known for her stances protecting renters, increasing government transparency, and fighting corruption in Orange County.&nbsp;"I enthusiastically support Derek Tran for Congress against Michelle Steel,” said Mayor Pro Tem Lopez. “Democrats need a candidate who is doing the real work to unseat Steel, and a candidate who will reject the same special interests which spend regularly against Democrats. Derek has shown his dedication to our values time and again, as a veteran, city commissioner, workers’ rights attorney, small business owner, and as a father of 3. Let’s get Derek to Congress!”Mayor Pro Tem Lopez’s endorsement is the latest in a wave of local elected officials who back Tran’s candidacy:<ul><li>Carlos Manzo, Westminster Councilmember</li><li>Sergio Contreras, Midway City Sanitary District Director</li><li>Tiffany Ackley, Aliso Viejo City Councilmember</li><li>Ryan Dack, South Orange County Community College District Trustee</li><li>Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Santa Ana City Councilmember</li><li>Sara Hernandez, LA Community College District Trustee&nbsp;</li><li>Benjamin Vazquez, Santa Ana Councilmember</li><li>Annie Warne, Magnolia School District Trustee</li></ul>Derek also sports endorsements from VoteVets, Rep. Zoe Lofgren, Chair of the California House Democratic Delegation, Rep. Mark Takano, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, and Rep. Judy Chu, Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus. Tran announced his run under 3 months ago, establishing himself as a frontrunner by <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.derektranforcongress.com/news?id=1e6dfff7-b1e9-4d8e-9a94-0a09f992f927">raising three times</a> what the combined Democratic field raised for Q3 2023 in just two weeks.###California’s 45th is a Congressional District representing portions of Orange and Los Angeles Counties in Southern California. A majority-minority district, the District has the second largest AAPI population (36.97%) of any Congressional District, and the largest Vietnamese community in the country.&nbsp; President Biden won the current district lines by +6 points and it has a +6 point Democratic registration advantage. It includes all or part of the Cities of Garden Grove, Westminster, Cerritos, Buena Park, Placentia, Hawaiian Gardens, Cypress, Fountain Valley, Artesia, Los Alamitos, La Palma, Brea, Lakewood, and Fullerton, as well as the unincorporated community of Rossmoor.The DCCC has listed it as a “<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://dccc.org/dccc-announces-2023-2024-districts-in-play/">District In Play</a>.”Use of Derek Tran's military rank, job titles, and photographs in uniform does not imply endorsement by the Dept. of Defense or U.S. Army.

Local Leader Names Tran “Candidate… Doing the Real Work”

Mayor Pro Tem Jessie Lopez Endorses Derek Tran for CA-45

Garden Grove, CA — Today, Workers’ Rights Advocate, U.S. Army Veteran, City Commissioner, and Small Business Owner Derek Tran, who is running in California’s (Biden +6) 45th Congressional District against MAGA incumbent Michelle Steel, announced that his campaign has raised over $500,000 since entering the race in October.&nbsp;“Grassroots donors are seeing that Derek rejects special interests and instead is an advocate for workers, veterans, and Southern California families. When they see that, they feel inspired and the results have been remarkable,” said Tran’s Campaign Manager Jacob Barr. “On the news that Michelle Steel is part of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/12/19/118-congress-bills-least-unproductive-chart?utm_source=newsletter&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=newsletter_axiosam&amp;stream=top">the most unproductive Congress in modern history</a>, voters are rallying around Derek’s commitment of service and focus on kitchen table issues.”This fundraising announcement comes on the heels of major endorsements from Rep. Zoe Lofgren, Chair of the California House Democratic Delegation, Rep. Mark Takano, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, and Rep. Judy Chu, Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, Rep. Seth Moulton &amp; Serve America, VoteVets, Democrats Serve, New Politics, and Tomorrow’s Jobs. Derek also has seen incredible support from local elected officials and community leaders such as Aliso Viejo City Councilmember Tiffany Ackley, South Orange County Community College District Trustee Ryan Dack, Westminster Councilmember Carlos Manzo, Midway City Sanitary District Director Sergio Contreras, Santa Ana City Councilmembers Johnathan Ryan Hernandez &amp; Benjamin Vazquez, and LA Community College District Trustee Sara Hernandez.###California’s 45th is a Congressional District representing portions of Orange and Los Angeles Counties in Southern California. A majority-minority district, the District has the second largest AAPI population (36.97%) of any Congressional District, and the largest Vietnamese community in the country.&nbsp; President Biden won the current district lines by +6 points and it has a +6 point Democratic registration advantage. It includes all or part of the Cities of Garden Grove, Westminster, Cerritos, Buena Park, Placentia, Hawaiian Gardens, Cypress, Fountain Valley, Artesia, Los Alamitos, La Palma, Brea, Lakewood, and Fullerton, as well as the unincorporated community of Rossmoor.The DCCC has listed it as a “<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://dccc.org/dccc-announces-2023-2024-districts-in-play/">District In Play</a>.”Use of Derek Tran's military rank, job titles, and photographs in uniform does not imply endorsement by the Dept. of Defense or U.S. Army.

Announcement Comes On Heels Of High Profile Endorsements In CA-45 Battleground District

Derek Tran Raises Over $500,000 In CA-45

Garden Grove, CA — Today, Workers’ Rights Advocate, U.S. Army Veteran, Consumer Rights Attorney, City Commissioner, and Small Business Owner Derek Tran, who is running in California’s 45th Congressional District, announced the endorsement of Serve America PAC and the endorsement of Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06). Serve America PAC is a project of Congressman Moulton’s that supports leaders from national service backgrounds who put people over politics. Congressman Moulton, like Derek Tran, is a veteran of the United States armed forces.“The son of Vietnamese refugees, Derek Tran bravely served our country during Operation Enduring Freedom,” said Congressman Moulton. “He’s a consumer rights attorney, small business owner, and he's running for Congress to serve the people of Orange and LA Counties in CA. Serve America is proud to endorse Derek Tran for CA-45.”The dual endorsement from Serve America PAC and Congressman Moulton comes on the heels of endorsements from Tomorrow’s Jobs, VoteVets, Rep. Zoe Lofgren, Chair of the California House Democratic Delegation, Rep. Mark Takano, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, and Rep. Judy Chu, Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus. Tran announced his run 2 and a half months ago, establishing himself as a frontrunner by <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.derektranforcongress.com/news?id=1e6dfff7-b1e9-4d8e-9a94-0a09f992f927">raising three times</a> what the combined Democratic field raised for Q3 2023 in just two weeks.###California’s 45th is a Congressional District representing portions of Orange and Los Angeles Counties in Southern California. A majority-minority district, the District has the second largest AAPI population (36.97%) of any Congressional District, and the largest Vietnamese community in the country.&nbsp; President Biden won the current district lines by +6 points and it has a +6 point Democratic registration advantage. It includes all or part of the Cities of Garden Grove, Westminster, Cerritos, Buena Park, Placentia, Hawaiian Gardens, Cypress, Fountain Valley, Artesia, Los Alamitos, La Palma, Brea, Lakewood, and Fullerton, as well as the unincorporated community of Rossmoor.The DCCC has listed it as a “<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://dccc.org/dccc-announces-2023-2024-districts-in-play/">District In Play</a>.”Use of Derek Tran's military rank, job titles, and photographs in uniform does not imply endorsement by the Dept. of Defense or U.S. Army.

National Organization Supporting Democrats with Service Oriented Careers Backs Tran

Rep. Seth Moulton’s Serve America PAC Endorses Derek Tran for CA-45

Garden Grove, CA — Today, Workers’ Rights Advocate, U.S. Army Veteran, Consumer Rights Attorney, City Commissioner, and Small Business Owner Derek Tran, who is running in California’s 45th Congressional District, announced the endorsement of Tomorrow’s Jobs. Tomorrow’s Jobs is a new national group supporting Democrats with small business and entrepreneurial backgrounds. Derek and his wife Michelle are proud owners of a local community pharmacy.&nbsp;Brett Broesder, the PAC’s founding executive director, stated that Tran’s background as a small business owner makes him an excellent example of someone who can excel as a candidate and policymaker.“Small business owners like Derek Tran are the lifeblood of our nation’s economy,” said Broesder. “They're a driving force behind job creation, innovation, and healthy and equitable communities. Tomorrow’s Jobs proudly supports Derek Tran and plans to actively ensure he has the support and resources necessary to win.”"I'm honored to be endorsed by Tomorrow's Jobs," said Tran. "My wife and I are the proud owners of a local pharmacy. We know what it's like to start a business and serve our community. This country was founded upon entrepreneurial spirit - and I look forward to advocating for small businesses like ours in Congress. Republican Michelle Steel sells out to large corporations and gives them tax breaks; I'm always going to be in it for the little guy."Tomorrow’s Jobs endorsement comes on the heels of endorsements from VoteVets, Rep. Zoe Lofgren, Chair of the California House Democratic Delegation, Rep. Mark Takano, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, and Rep. Judy Chu, Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus. Tran announced his run just over 2 months ago, establishing himself as a frontrunner by <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.derektranforcongress.com/news?id=1e6dfff7-b1e9-4d8e-9a94-0a09f992f927">raising three times</a> what the combined Democratic field raised for Q3 2023 in just two weeks.###California’s 45th is a Congressional District representing portions of Orange and Los Angeles Counties in Southern California. A majority-minority district, the District has the second largest AAPI population (36.97%) of any Congressional District, and the largest Vietnamese community in the country.&nbsp; President Biden won the current district lines by +6 points and it has a +6 point Democratic registration advantage. It includes all or part of the Cities of Garden Grove, Westminster, Cerritos, Buena Park, Placentia, Hawaiian Gardens, Cypress, Fountain Valley, Artesia, Los Alamitos, La Palma, Brea, Lakewood, and Fullerton, as well as the unincorporated community of Rossmoor.The DCCC has listed it as a “<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://dccc.org/dccc-announces-2023-2024-districts-in-play/">District In Play</a>.”Use of Derek Tran's military rank, job titles, and photographs in uniform does not imply endorsement by the Dept. of Defense or U.S. Army.

National Small Business Organization Backs Tran

Tomorrow’s Jobs Endorses Derek Tran for CA-45

Garden Grove, CA — Today, Workers’ Rights Advocate, U.S. Army Veteran, Consumer Rights Attorney, City Commissioner, and Small Business Owner Derek Tran, who is running in California’s 45th Congressional District, announced the endorsement of the New Democrat Coalition Action Fund (“New Dems”).New Dems work to bridge the partisan divide with a solutions-oriented approach to politics. The Coalition’s primary goal is to find workable solutions to the most pressing issues facing our nation—from ensuring every American has access to quality health care to increasing affordable housing in every community. The group represents 98 Democratic Congressmembers spanning the nation.&nbsp;“The NewDem Action Fund is thrilled to announce our endorsement of…Derek Tran…for Congress,” said New Democrat Coalition Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02). “[Derek has] the resources, skills, and determination to flip [this] critical seat in California…Derek…shares NewDems’ pragmatic approach to politics and knows that in order to win back the House majority in 2024, we have to run strong races and communicate effectively with voters across the country. There’s no doubt [that Derek Tran will be] the candidate to beat in November.”&nbsp;“I am honored to have the endorsement of the New Democrat Action Fund representing 98 Members of the Democratic caucus,” said Tran. “As a worker’s rights attorney, veteran, and small business owner, I understand that Southern California needs bipartisan solutions to address our shared economic, climate, healthcare, and national security interests. MAGA Michelle Steel continues to vote with the most extreme partisans in Congress, and I look forward to ending her corruption in November.”The New Democrat Coalition Action Fund endorsement comes on the heels of endorsements from VoteVets, Rep. Zoe Lofgren, Chair of the California House Democratic Delegation, Rep. Mark Takano, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, and Rep. Judy Chu, Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus. Tran announced his run just over 2 months ago, establishing himself as a frontrunner by <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.derektranforcongress.com/news?id=1e6dfff7-b1e9-4d8e-9a94-0a09f992f927">raising three times</a> what the combined Democratic field raised for Q3 2023 in just two weeks.###California’s 45th is a Congressional District representing portions of Orange and Los Angeles Counties in Southern California. A majority-minority district, the District has the second largest AAPI population (36.97%) of any Congressional District, and the largest Vietnamese community in the country.&nbsp; President Biden won the current district lines by +6 points and it has a +6 point Democratic registration advantage. It includes all or part of the Cities of Garden Grove, Westminster, Cerritos, Buena Park, Placentia, Hawaiian Gardens, Cypress, Fountain Valley, Artesia, Los Alamitos, La Palma, Brea, Lakewood, and Fullerton, as well as the unincorporated community of Rossmoor.The DCCC has listed it as a “<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://dccc.org/dccc-announces-2023-2024-districts-in-play/">District In Play</a>.”Use of Derek Tran's military rank, job titles, and photographs in uniform does not imply endorsement by the Dept. of Defense or U.S. Army.

Congressional Coalition Representing 98 Members Backs Tran

New Democrat Coalition Action Fund Endorses Derek Tran for CA-45

Garden Grove, CA — Today, Workers’ Rights Advocate, U.S. Army Veteran, Consumer Rights Attorney, City Commissioner, and Small Business Owner, Derek Tran who is running in California’s 45th Congressional District, announced the endorsement of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://democratsserve.org/">Democrats Serve</a>, a PAC that helps Democrats with public service backgrounds.&nbsp;“Defeating Michelle Steel is critical for Democrats to retake the House next year,” said Brett Broesder, Executive Director of Democrats Serve. “To do that, Democrats must coalesce around our party’s strongest candidate. That’s why Democrats Serve proudly backs Army veteran Derek Tran’s candidacy. We’re committed to ensuring he has the resources necessary to win in the primary and general elections.”"I’m proud to have the endorsement of Democrats Serve,” said Tran. “I enlisted in the Army at 18 because I wanted to give back to the country that welcomed my refugee family. To have the endorsement of an organization that values service is a true honor. Together, we’ll take down corrupt, pay-to-play politician Michelle Steel and restore faith in public service.”Democrats Serve recruits, trains, and supports Democrats with backgrounds serving their communities in government, just as Tran did in the Army. Candidates with public service backgrounds, like Tran, have first-hand knowledge of policies that impact the work of strengthening communities.This endorsement comes on the heels of an endorsement from Rep. Zoe Lofgren, Chair of the House Democratic Caucus, and Rep. Mark Takano, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Tran announced his run less than 2 months ago, establishing himself as a frontrunner by <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.derektranforcongress.com/news?id=1e6dfff7-b1e9-4d8e-9a94-0a09f992f927">raising three times</a> what the combined Democratic field raised for Q3 2023 in just two weeks.###California’s 45th is a Congressional District representing portions of Orange and Los Angeles Counties in Southern California. A majority-minority district, the District has the second largest AAPI population (36.97%) of any Congressional District, and the largest Vietnamese community in the country.&nbsp; President Biden won the current district lines by +6 points and it has a +6 point Democratic registration advantage. It includes all or part of the Cities of Garden Grove, Westminster, Cerritos, Buena Park, Placentia, Hawaiian Gardens, Cypress, Fountain Valley, Artesia, Los Alamitos, La Palma, Brea, Lakewood, and Fullerton, as well as the unincorporated community of Rossmoor.The DCCC has listed it as a “<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://dccc.org/dccc-announces-2023-2024-districts-in-play/">District In Play</a>.”Use of Derek Tran's military rank, job titles, and photographs in uniform does not imply endorsement by the Dept. of Defense or U.S. Army.

National Democratic PAC Highlights Tran’s Viability and Lifetime Of Service

Democrats Serve Endorses Derek Tran for CA-45

Garden Grove, CA — Today, Workers’ Rights Advocate, U.S. Army Veteran, Consumer Rights Attorney, City Commissioner, and Small Business Owner Derek Tran, who is running in California’s 45th Congressional District, announced the endorsement of VoteVets. VoteVets is supported by over a million and a half people with a mission of electing Democratic veterans to all levels of government.“Derek’s deep patriotism and commitment to his community and country is exactly what we need more of in Congress,” said Marine Veteran Travis Tazelaar, Political Director at VoteVets PAC. “We have seen time and time again how immigrants make our country stronger, and how they’re so often the first to give back, like Derek. He could have done anything, but chose service in uniform, and then helping his community. We know he’ll fight to protect our rights and freedoms, while always looking out for his fellow Veterans. We’re proud to endorse him.”VoteVets’ endorsement comes on the heels of endorsements from Rep. Zoe Lofgren, Chair of the California House Democratic Delegation, and Rep. Mark Takano, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, and Rep. Judy Chu, Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus. Tran announced his run 2 months ago, establishing himself as a frontrunner by <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.derektranforcongress.com/news?id=1e6dfff7-b1e9-4d8e-9a94-0a09f992f927">raising three times</a> what the combined Democratic field raised for Q3 2023 in just two weeks.###California’s 45th is a Congressional District representing portions of Orange and Los Angeles Counties in Southern California. A majority-minority district, the District has the second largest AAPI population (36.97%) of any Congressional District, and the largest Vietnamese community in the country. &nbsp;President Biden won the current district lines by +6 points and it has a +6 point Democratic registration advantage. It includes all or part of the Cities of Garden Grove, Westminster, Cerritos, Buena Park, Placentia, Hawaiian Gardens, Cypress, Fountain Valley, Artesia, Los Alamitos, La Palma, Brea, Lakewood, and Fullerton, as well as the unincorporated community of Rossmoor. The DCCC has listed it as a “<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://dccc.org/dccc-announces-2023-2024-districts-in-play/">District In Play</a>.”Use of Derek Tran's military rank, job titles, and photographs in uniform does not imply endorsement by the Dept. of Defense or U.S. Army.

National Organization Dedicated To Supporting Military Veterans Supports Tran

VoteVets Endorses Derek Tran for CA-45

Garden Grove, CA — Today, Workers Rights Attorney, U.S. Army Veteran, City Commissioner, and Small Business Owner, Derek Tran who is running in California’s 45th Congressional District against incumbent Michelle Steel, released a polling memo commissioned by Tulchin Research that shows Tran leading the Democratic Field and expanding that lead when more information is provided to likely primary voters.<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://prod.cdn.everyaction.com/images/van/NGP/NGP59/1/108787/images/Tran%20for%20CA-45%20-%20Public%20Memo.pdf">CLICK HERE TO READ THE POLLING MEMO</a><img src="https://run.imgix.net/75a7f42e-5a62-43ce-a7fd-85291defc373/34098b67-5d7a-4e82-9e5a-eba444572885/34098b67-5d7a-4e82-9e5a-eba444572885.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1164%2C614&amp;w=1500" alt="" title="" caption="" align="center" alignwidth="30" variant="base">Tran leads the crowded Democratic field in the initial vote, and after the introduction of more positive information on all candidates, Tran increases his lead by +14% to 34%The stark difference in support between Derek and Nguyen-Penaloza after providing additional information is particularly noteworthy because the poll even informed voters of the California Democratic Party's endorsement of the Garden Grove Councilmember, yet she still loses ground and trails Derek by nearly -20 points.&nbsp;<img src="https://run.imgix.net/75a7f42e-5a62-43ce-a7fd-85291defc373/e83d5e38-4354-4287-b3b0-c8b555a4cfda/e83d5e38-4354-4287-b3b0-c8b555a4cfda.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1396%2C596&amp;w=1500" alt="" title="" caption="" align="center" alignwidth="35" variant="base">###California’s 45th is a Congressional District representing portions of Orange and Los Angeles Counties in Southern California. A majority-minority district, the District has the second largest AAPI population (36.97%) of any Congressional District, and the largest Vietnamese community in the country.&nbsp; President Biden won the current district lines by +6 points and it has a +6 point Democratic registration advantage. It includes all or part of the Cities of Garden Grove, Westminster, Cerritos, Buena Park, Placentia, Hawaiian Gardens, Cypress, Fountain Valley, Artesia, Los Alamitos, La Palma, Brea, Lakewood, and Fullerton, as well as the unincorporated community of Rossmoor.The DCCC has listed it as a “<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://dccc.org/dccc-announces-2023-2024-districts-in-play/">District In Play</a>.”Use of Derek Tran's military rank, job titles, and photographs in uniform does not imply endorsement by the Dept. of Defense or U.S. Army.

Tran Lead Increases by Double Digits After Likely Primary Voters Are Read Candidate Bios

New Poll Memo Shows Derek Tran Leading Democratic Field In CA-45

Garden Grove, CA — Today, Workers’ Rights Advocate, U.S. Army Veteran, Consumer Rights Attorney, City Commissioner, and Small Business Owner Derek Tran, who is running in California’s 45th Congressional District, announced the endorsement of Democratic Representative Judy Chu (CA-28). Chu has served as the Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) for over a decade, and she is widely recognized as a leading advocate for Asian Americans in government.&nbsp;"I'm proud to endorse Derek Tran for Congress in California's 45th District,” said Rep. Chu. “As Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, I know that taking back the House runs through the AAPI community and CA-45. As a veteran, small business owner, city commissioner, and consumer rights' attorney, Derek understands the challenges Southern Californian families are facing.”Chu’s endorsement comes on the heels of endorsements from Rep. Zoe Lofgren, Chair of the California House Democratic Delegation, and Rep. Mark Takano, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Tran announced his run less than 2 months ago, establishing himself as a frontrunner by <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.derektranforcongress.com/news?id=1e6dfff7-b1e9-4d8e-9a94-0a09f992f927">raising three times</a> what the combined Democratic field raised for Q3 2023 in just two weeks.###California’s 45th is a Congressional District representing portions of Orange and Los Angeles Counties in Southern California. A majority-minority district, the District has the second largest AAPI population (36.97%) of any Congressional District, and the largest Vietnamese community in the country.&nbsp; President Biden won the current district lines by +6 points and it has a +6 point Democratic registration advantage. It includes all or part of the Cities of Garden Grove, Westminster, Cerritos, Buena Park, Placentia, Hawaiian Gardens, Cypress, Fountain Valley, Artesia, Los Alamitos, La Palma, Brea, Lakewood, and Fullerton, as well as the unincorporated community of Rossmoor.The DCCC has listed it as a “<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://dccc.org/dccc-announces-2023-2024-districts-in-play/">District In Play</a>.”Use of Derek Tran's military rank, job titles, and photographs in uniform does not imply endorsement by the Dept. of Defense or U.S. Army.

Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus Chair and Democratic Leader Supports Tran

Rep. Judy Chu Endorses Derek Tran for CA-45

Garden Grove, CA — Today, U.S. Army Veteran, Consumer Rights Attorney, City Commissioner, and Small Business Owner, Derek Tran who is running in California’s 45th Congressional District, announced the endorsement of Democratic Representative Mark Takano (CA-41). Takano serves as the leading Democrat on the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.&nbsp;“As the son of Vietnamese refugees, Derek knows first hand the hard work and sacrifice that so many have made to make the American Dream possible,” said Rep. Takano. “Derek enlisted in the army out of high school to give back to the country that has given his family so much. Derek is rooted deeply in Southern California, serving as a City Commissioner and a practicing Workers Rights Attorney, standing up for immigrants and workers that have been taken advantage of by corporate special interests. CA45 boasts the largest Vietnamese population in the Country, and Derek knows this community, is from this community, and will continue to fight for this community and all Californians in Congress.&nbsp; I am proud to endorse Derek Tran for Congress, and work with him to support our Veterans, tackle gun violence, and lower costs."Takano’s endorsement comes on the heels of an endorsement from Rep. Zoe Lofgren, Chair of the House Democratic Caucus, and several local elected officials. Tran announced his run less than 2 months ago, establishing himself as a frontrunner by <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.derektranforcongress.com/news?id=1e6dfff7-b1e9-4d8e-9a94-0a09f992f927">raising three times</a> what the combined Democratic field raised for Q3 2023 in just two weeks.###California’s 45th is a Congressional District representing portions of Orange and Los Angeles Counties in Southern California. A majority-minority district, the District has the second largest AAPI population (36.97%) of any Congressional District, and the largest Vietnamese community in the country.&nbsp; President Biden won the current district lines by +6 points and it has a +6 point Democratic registration advantage. It includes all or part of the Cities of Garden Grove, Westminster, Cerritos, Buena Park, Placentia, Hawaiian Gardens, Cypress, Fountain Valley, Artesia, Los Alamitos, La Palma, Brea, Lakewood, and Fullerton, as well as the unincorporated community of Rossmoor.The DCCC has listed it as a “<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://dccc.org/dccc-announces-2023-2024-districts-in-play/">District In Play</a>.”Use of Derek Tran's military rank, job titles, and photographs in uniform does not imply endorsement by the Dept. of Defense or U.S. Army.

Ranking Member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Supports Derek Tran

Rep. Mark Takano Endorses Derek Tran for CA-45

Garden Grove, CA —Today, U.S. Army Veteran, Consumer Rights Attorney, City Commissioner, and Small Business Owner, Derek Tran who is running in California’s 45th Congressional District, announced the endorsement of Democratic Representative Zoe Lofgren (CA-18). Lofgren serves as the elected Chair of the California Democratic Congressional Delegation.“Derek Tran enlisted in the Army while in high school because he wanted to give back to the country that had given his family so much. CA45 proudly represents the largest Vietnamese population in the Country, and Derek can communicate directly about his family’s refugee experience,” said Rep. Lofgren. “As a consumer rights attorney, Derek has fought for survivors of sexual harassment, and who workers who have been discriminated against by corporations. Rooted deeply in Orange County, Derek not only is raising a beautiful family, but also running a family pharmacy which seeks to help address the growing costs of prescription drugs - an issue Derek is committed to addressing in Congress. I am proud to endorse Derek Tran for Congress, and work with him to address the many challenges Californians face like protecting choice, tackling gun violence, and protecting our Democracy."Lofgren’s endorsement comes on the heels of an endorsement from New Politics, a national organization dedicated to electing leaders with service backgrounds, and 7 local elected officials. Tran announced his run just 6 weeks ago, establishing himself as a frontrunner by <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.derektranforcongress.com/news?id=1e6dfff7-b1e9-4d8e-9a94-0a09f992f927">raising three times</a> what the combined Democratic field raised for Q3 2023 in just two weeks.###California’s 45th is a Congressional District representing portions of Orange and Los Angeles Counties in Southern California. A majority-minority district, the District has the second largest AAPI population (36.97%) of any Congressional District, and the largest Vietnamese community in the country.&nbsp; President Biden won the current district lines by +6 points and it has a +6 point Democratic registration advantage. It includes all or part of the Cities of Garden Grove, Westminster, Cerritos, Buena Park, Placentia, Hawaiian Gardens, Cypress, Fountain Valley, Artesia, Los Alamitos, La Palma, Brea, Lakewood, and Fullerton, as well as the unincorporated community of Rossmoor.The DCCC has listed it as a “<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://dccc.org/dccc-announces-2023-2024-districts-in-play/">District In Play</a>.”Use of Derek Tran's military rank, job titles, and photographs in uniform does not imply endorsement by the Dept. of Defense or U.S. Army.

Chair of the CA Democratic Congressional Delegation Announces Full Support of Derek Tran

Rep. Zoe Lofgren Endorses Derek Tran for CA-45

Garden Grove, CA — Today, U.S. Army Veteran, Consumer Rights Attorney, City Commissioner, and Small Business Owner, Derek Tran who is running California’s 45th Congressional District, spoke out against the atrocities being committed in Artsakh.“What is happening in Artsakh is genocide. I am appalled and the United States must respond. In Congress I will fight for the US’s formal recognition of the independent Republic of Nagorno Karabagh (Artsakh), affirming its right to self-determination within secure borders. In addition, the US should expand the annual US assistance to the Republic to at least $8 million in US developmental and humanitarian aid to offset ongoing Azerbaijani aggression and a blockade in place since 1988. As Co-Chair of the OSCE Minsk Group, the US should clearly and unequivocally condemn Azerbaijani aggression against Armenia and Artsakh.”###California’s 45th is a Congressional District representing portions of Orange and Los Angeles Counties in Southern California. A majority-minority district, the District has the second largest AAPI population (36.97%) of any Congressional District, and the largest Vietnamese community in the country. President Biden won the current district lines by +6 points and it has a +6 point Democratic registration advantage. It includes all or part of the Cities of Garden Grove, Westminster, Cerritos, Buena Park, Placentia, Hawaiian Gardens, Cypress, Fountain Valley, Artesia, Los Alamitos, La Palma, Brea, Lakewood, and Fullerton, as well as the unincorporated community of Rossmoor.The DCCC has listed it as a “<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://dccc.org/dccc-announces-2023-2024-districts-in-play/">District In Play.</a>”Use of Derek Tran's military rank, job titles, and photographs in uniform does not imply endorsement by the Dept. of Defense or U.S. Army.

Veteran and son of immigrants Derek Tran speaks out against the atrocities in Artsakh

Derek Tran Condemns Genocide in Armenia

Garden Grove, CA —Today, U.S. Army Veteran, Consumer Rights Attorney, City Commissioner, and Small Business Owner, Derek Tran who is running California’s 45th Congressional District, announced the endorsement of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.newpolitics.org/">New Politics</a>, the national bi-partisan organization dedicated to electing military veterans and national service leaders.&nbsp;Emily Cherniack, Founder and Executive Director of New Politics released the following statement:“Derek Tran has committed his life to serving and empowering those around him. His experience as a Consumer Rights Attorney, City Commissioner, and Small Business Owner has given him unique insight into the varying needs of his community. Tran’s service in the Army taught him that it doesn’t matter where you’re from or how you vote, at the end of the day it’s about working together to see the mission through. New Politics is proud to endorse Derek Tran and eager to see him bring the New Politics mindset to Congress.”&nbsp;###California’s 45th is a Congressional District representing portions of Orange and Los Angeles Counties in Southern California. A majority-minority district, the District has the second largest AAPI population (36.97%) of any Congressional District, and the largest Vietnamese community in the country.&nbsp; President Biden won the current district lines by +6 points and it has a +6 point Democratic registration advantage. It includes all or part of the Cities of Garden Grove, Westminster, Cerritos, Buena Park, Placentia, Hawaiian Gardens, Cypress, Fountain Valley, Artesia, Los Alamitos, La Palma, Brea, Lakewood, and Fullerton, as well as the unincorporated community of Rossmoor.The DCCC has listed it as a “<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://dccc.org/dccc-announces-2023-2024-districts-in-play/">District In Play</a>.”Use of Derek Tran's military rank, job titles, and photographs in uniform does not imply endorsement by the Dept. of Defense or U.S. Army.

National Organization Dedicated To Electing Military &amp; Service Oriented Military Leaders Backs Tran

New Politics Endorses Derek Tran In CA-45

Garden Grove, CA – Today, Derek Tran’s campaign for Congress in California’s 45th Congressional District, announced it had raised over $300,000 in just two weeks, more than tripling the combined total of the entire Democratic field’s 3rd quarter fundraising reports. The Army Veteran, consumer rights attorney, city commissioner, and small business owner, who launched his campaign on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/democrat-derek-tran-california-house-seat_n_6519ffdfe4b05c5fe1b6ce11">October 2nd</a>, continues to build momentum in this Republican held district which President Biden won by +6% in 2020 and has a +6% Democratic registration advantage.Tran is the son of Vietnamese refugees and, despite other candidates being in the race for the better part of a year, he has quickly built the only credible campaign to compete with MAGA Republican incumbent Michelle Steel in this Southern California district which has the 2nd largest Asian and Pacific Islander population in the entire country, the majority of which is Vietnamese.“This is a must win congressional district for Democrats to take back the house in 2024, and without a credible Democratic candidate, Derek once again answered the call to service and jumped into this race just two weeks ago. The response speaks for itself,” said former Democratic Party of Orange County Executive Director Ajay Mohan.FEC filings posted today show Democratic candidate <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://docquery.fec.gov/cgi-bin/forms/C00832170/1730777/">Kim Bernice Nguyen</a> raising $55,604, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://docquery.fec.gov/cgi-bin/forms/C00836528/1729564/">Cheyenne Hunt $26,654</a>, and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://docquery.fec.gov/cgi-bin/forms/C00836635/1730935/">Aditya Pai $7,178</a>. Another Democratic Candidate Jimmy Pham has since withdrawn from the race.<img src="https://run.imgix.net/75a7f42e-5a62-43ce-a7fd-85291defc373/bffb5a93-0646-428f-99fe-8bef99c00945/bffb5a93-0646-428f-99fe-8bef99c00945.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1200%2C742&amp;w=1500" alt="" title="" caption="" align="center" alignwidth="27.5" variant="base">Derek Tran’s life of service stand’s in stark contrast to MAGA Michelle Steel’s <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://voiceofoc.org/2022/06/attempted-back-bay-land-sale-and-emails-between-county-and-wealthy-donor-come-under-the-microscope/">corruption</a>, support for banning abortion even in cases of rape and incest, and votes against<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2021/roll385.xml"> lowering the cost</a> of prescription drugs, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2021/roll075.xml">gun safety</a>, and protecting California’s <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2023232?Date=05%2F23%2F2023">air quality</a>, and coast from<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/202349"> offshore drilling</a>, have made her extremely vulnerable.&nbsp;Tran is the son of refugees who fled the Communist regime in Vietnam, arriving in Southern California as members of the Vietnamese Boat People, named after the thousands of small watercraft, who sought freedom, opportunity, and safety in America after the Vietnam War. Through hard work and sacrifice, Derek’s parents opened a corner grocery where he worked every day after public school.&nbsp;Enlisting in the Army at the age of 18, Derek wanted to give back to the country that had given his family so much, and went to law school to uphold the liberties, individual rights, and rule of law that his parents immigrated to America for. Turning down high paying jobs in corporate law, Derek chose to open up his small business in Orange County and fight for immigrants, workers, survivors of sexual harassment, and consumers.Derek is married to his amazing wife Michelle, a pharmacist who grew up in Garden Grove. Together they run a brick and mortar pharmacy in Orange County. Derek and Michelle have 3 children who attend Orange County public schools.&nbsp; Derek sits on the board of Consumers of Attorneys of California and mentors at-risk youth at Sunburst Academy, which is located at Joint Forces Training Base Los Alamitos where Derek served.&nbsp;###California’s 45th is a Congressional District representing portions of Orange and Los Angeles Counties in Southern California. A majority-minority district, the District has the second largest AAPI population (36.97%) of any Congressional District, and the largest Vietnamese community in the country.&nbsp; President Biden won the current district lines by +6 points and it has a +6 point Democratic registration advantage. It includes all or part of the Cities of Garden Grove, Westminster, Cerritos, Buena Park, Placentia, Hawaiian Gardens, Cypress, Fountain Valley, Artesia, Los Alamitos, La Palma, Brea, Lakewood, and Fullerton, as well as the unincorporated community of Rossmoor. The DCCC has listed it as a “<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://dccc.org/dccc-announces-2023-2024-districts-in-play/">District In Play</a>.”Use of Derek Tran's military rank, job titles, and photographs in uniform does not imply endorsement by the Dept. of Defense or U.S. Army.

Army Veteran Announced His Congressional Race On October 2nd In AAPI Nationally Targeted District

Derek Tran Triples Democratic Field In CA-45 With $300k Raised In Two Weeks

Garden Grove, CA – In the face of escalating violence and the recent attacks on Israel by Hamas, Army veteran, consumer rights lawyer, and Congressional candidate Derek Tran has issued a resolute statement condemning these actions while expressing unwavering support for Israel."The terrorist attacks by Hamas in Israel are horrific and those responsible must be held accountable. I stand with the people of Israel and their right to defend themselves." Tran said.Tran's statement underscores his unwavering support for Israel's right to self-defense and security, as well as his commitment to holding perpetrators accountable. He believes that a peaceful resolution, rooted in diplomacy and dialogue, is the only way forward.###California’s 45th is a Congressional District representing portions of Orange and Los Angeles Counties in Southern California. A majority-minority district, the District has the second largest AAPI population (36.97%) of any Congressional District, and the largest Vietnamese community in the country.&nbsp; President Biden won the current district lines by +6 points and it has a +6 point Democratic registration advantage. It includes all or part of the Cities of Garden Grove, Westminster, Cerritos, Buena Park, Placentia, Hawaiian Gardens, Cypress, Fountain Valley, Artesia, Los Alamitos, La Palma, Brea, Lakewood, and Fullerton, as well as the unincorporated community of Rossmoor.The DCCC has listed it as a “<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://dccc.org/dccc-announces-2023-2024-districts-in-play/">District In Play</a>.”Use of Derek Tran's military rank, job titles, and photographs in uniform does not imply endorsement by the Dept. of Defense or U.S. Army.

U.S. Army Veteran and CA-45 Congressional Candidate stands with Israel

Derek Tran condemns Hamas terrorist attacks

"Tran is the son of Vietnamese refugees who fled communist Vietnam by boat in the aftermath of the Vietnam War, arriving in Southern California."

OC Register: Another Democrat is vying to flip Rep. Michelle Steel’s seat in heavily Vietnamese CA-45

"Steel takes money from MAGA extremists, oil companies, pharmaceutical corporations, and gun manufacturers, and then votes their way," said Tran.

BusinessInsider: Some vulnerable Republicans aren't cashing Marjorie Taylor Greene's $2,000 checks

"Derek Tran jumped into one of California’s most competitive House races months later than his fellow Democratic contenders, but his first-day fundraising haul shows he is making up for lost time."