Human Rights Campaign Endorses Congressman Derek Tran

Jul

2026

PRESS RELEASE

Human Rights Campaign Endorses Congressman Derek Tran

The nation’s largest LGBTQ+ civil rights organization targets this high-stakes race to ensure legislative majorities in 2026 Midterms

Garden Grove, CA – Today, Human Rights Campaign PAC, the political arm of the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), endorsed frontline candidate and Democratic nominee Derek Tran, who represents the most competitive House seat in Southern California.

While President Trump and Congressional Republicans wage a disgraceful war on the LGBTQ+ community, Congressman Tran has fought to defend the rights and freedoms of every American. Recognizing this commitment, HRC’s endorsement signals strong support from their 4 million pro-equality members.

“It is an honor to receive the endorsement of the Human Rights Campaign,” said Congressman Tran. “The LGBTQ+ community deserves our unwavering support. Instead, the Trump Administration has targeted them for their cruel and oppressive agenda. I am proud to join advocates across the country in the fight for equal rights for LGBTQ+ Americans.”

“Our community is facing an all-out assault on our rights, and it’s coming from a Congressional majority bowing to Trump and his MAGA followers,” said Kelley Robinson, President of the Human Rights Campaign. “They’re trying to strip away our freedoms and push us back into the closet while doing nothing to meet the urgent needs of the American people. Our path to victory is going to be paved by our community and our supporters showing up at the polls and making our voices heard this fall. That’s why we are so proud to endorse this experienced slate of pro-equality champions who are ready to fight for our rights, our dignity, and our freedoms. Together, we can build a pro-equality majority in the House of Representatives, protect our democracy, and fight for the freedom every person deserves.”