Eric
Ching
Republican Eric Ching, former Walnut city councilmember and mayor, is challenging incumbent Rep. Gil Cisneros in California's 31st District.
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Background
Eric Ching is a Republican candidate running for the U.S. House of Representatives in California's 31st Congressional District in the November 2026 general election. He describes himself as an entrepreneur and business owner with approximately 30 years of experience, including in telecommunications and corporate management. 215
Ching is a longtime Walnut, California resident who was elected to the Walnut City Council in 2012 and re-elected in 2016 and 2020. He served as Mayor of Walnut in 2016–17 and twice as mayor pro tempore, most recently serving as outgoing mayor pro tempore as of January 2025. He is no longer listed among current Walnut City Council members. 22019
Before entering elected office, Ching served as president of the Chinese American Association of Walnut. A city-profile interview notes he holds a B.S. in Marketing and Management, though the institution was not named. 211
Ching is challenging incumbent Democrat Gil Cisneros in CA-31. The Orange County Register's 2026 candidate questionnaire identifies Ching as a non-incumbent Republican whose current occupation is entrepreneur. 155
At a glance
- Party
- Republican
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 31, California
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Entrepreneur / Business Owner
- Website
- ericchingforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 5newsSan Gabriel Valley Tribune publishes Ching's candidate questionnaire responses
Ching stated his priority was putting 'God and people's interests first' and addressing 'failed California state policies.' He supported offshore drilling if environmental concerns can be addressed, said data centers should be built in industrial and rural areas, said he did not oppose AI-generated political content 'as long as it is based on truth and facts,' and described himself as '100% pro-lifer.'
Eric Ching, CA-31 candidate, 2026 election questionnaire · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 30filingFEC filings show Ching raised $96,570, spent $122,508, with $14,302 cash on hand
Based on FEC filings through September 30, Ching had raised $96,570, spent $122,508, and had $14,302 cash on hand, per a KnowYourReps race-information page updated October 3. By comparison, incumbent Gil Cisneros had raised $705,263 (figures through June 30).
California's 31st District Race 2026: Who's Running (CA-31) · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 12newsWorld Journal reports on Ching's Rowland Heights fundraiser and general election preparation
World Journal published coverage of Ching's September 10 fundraiser, describing it as part of his effort to prepare for the CA-31 general election against incumbent Gil Cisneros.
共和黨眾議員候選人秦振國辦大型籌款會全力備戰決選 · Sep 12, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 10newsEric Ching holds fundraiser in Rowland Heights with nearly 300 attendees
Ching held a fundraising event at a restaurant in Rowland Heights. World Journal reported nearly 300 attendees. California Republican Party LA-area vice chair David Hernandez attended, and state lieutenant-governor candidate Gloria J. Romero and former Monterey Park Mayor Teresa 'Mei Sheng' Tan expressed support via video. The article did not report how much was raised.
共和黨眾議員候選人秦振國辦大型籌款會全力備戰決選 · Sep 12, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Rev. Dr. Paul Tan otherSupportive testimonial published on Ching's campaign website. No endorsement date or specific election given. ericchingforcongress.com
- Manuel H. Vela, M.Ed. otherStatement on Ching's campaign website saying he 'is deserving of my support and your support.' No date or specific election given. ericchingforcongress.com
- The Shao Family otherSupportive testimonial from Walnut residents published on Ching's campaign website. No endorsement date or specific election given. ericchingforcongress.com
- California Republican Party (CAGOP) officialCAGOP's 2026 endorsements page lists 'CD 31: Eric Ching.' cagop.org
- Los Angeles County Republican Party (LAGOP) officialThe LAGOP House voter guide labels Ching 'ENDORSED' and identifies 'CAGOP / LAGOP.' static1.squarespace.com
- Association for Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs (ALADS) organizationALADS letter on Ching's campaign website says they were 'pleased to endorse' his U.S. House candidacy, but the letter names California District 38, not District 31. The site identifies Ching as a 2026 District 31 candidate, creating ambiguity about which race this endorsement applies to. ericchingforcongress.com · Sep 18, 2024
Past elections
General election results for federal office, from the Federal Election Commission.
| Year | Seat | Result | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | U.S. House CA-38 · R | Lost | 73,051 | 41.9% |
Covers the 2016 to 2022 general elections. The FEC has not yet published 2024 congressional results.
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $97K
- Spent
- $123K
- Cash on hand
- $14K
As of Sep 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H2CA39151(opens in a new tab)
Sources 8
- [1] Eric Ching, CA-31 candidate, 2026 election questionnaire(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
- [2] Eric Ching, CA-31 candidate, 2026 election questionnaire(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
- [3] California's 31st District Race 2026: Who's Running (CA-31)(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
- [4] Eric Ching for Congress | California's 31st District(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
- [5] 共和黨眾議員候選人秦振國辦大型籌款會全力備戰決選(opens in a new tab) Sep 12, 2026
- [6] 2026 PRIMARY ELECTION - static1.squarespace.com(opens in a new tab) Jul 18, 2026
- [7] Eric Ching, CA-31 candidate, 2026 primary election ...(opens in a new tab) May 4, 2026
- [8] CAGOP Endorsements - California Republican Party(opens in a new tab) Apr 29, 2026