U.S. House, District 45 · California

Incumbent: Derek Tran (Democratic) · Incumbent running
General election Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026

Candidates as certified by the California Secretary of State (Aug. 27, 2026). California uses a top-two primary: the two leading vote-getters in the June 2, 2026 primary advance regardless of party. June 2 primary (official Statement of Vote, 160,306 votes): Derek Tran (Democratic) 53.8% · Chuong V. Vo (Republican) 15.3% · Chi "Charlie" Nguyen (Republican) 11.8% · Tom Vo (Republican) 8.5% and others. Districts follow the new congressional map approved by voters in Proposition 50 (Nov. 2025).

Where they stand: Tran vs. Vo

Tran
Vo
Healthcare
Tran
I grew up on those safety net programs that the Republicans are trying to cut, whether it's WIC, whether it's Section 8 housing, you know, food stamps. That was my childhood, because that was what was required for us to be able to survive in this country, right?
Original: Capital & Main (accessed Oct 2026)
At a Garden Grove campaign event reported by Capital & Main, Oct. 14, 2026.
VoNo public position found
Governance
Tran
I think the stories we each bring are our own, and I do think at the end of the day, our community is going to vote on not just that we are Vietnamese American. They are going to look at our experience.
Original: NBC Los Angeles (accessed Oct 2026)
In an interview with NBC Los Angeles, Oct. 20, 2026.
VoNo public position found
Economy
TranNo public position foundVo
When I was young, my whole family was on welfare. Of course, we were refugees. We came here with nothing. But we made sure that we got off the system.
Original: Capital & Main (accessed Oct 2026)
In an interview with Capital & Main, Oct. 14, 2026.

Derek Tran: key votes as U.S. Representative

No congressional voting record for: Chuong V. Vo. State legislative or local records are not yet compiled.

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