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California · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 45

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Official source: California Secretary of State (Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D.), Elections Division ↗(opens in a new tab) · check the state's own candidate list for the final word

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Derek Tran Democratic · Incumbent Incumbent Democratic U.S. Representative for California's 45th District, seeking reelection in 2026 Full profile → Chuong V. Vo Republican Republican nominee Chuong V. Vo, a retired Torrance PD officer and former Cerritos mayor, challenges Democratic incumbent Derek Tran in CA-45. Full profile →

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IssueDerek Tran
Democratic
Chuong V. Vo
Republican
Economy & jobsSupports living wage, lower costs, and anti-tariff measures Voted 38 yes · 10 no Supports cutting spending, red tape, and taxes to lower costs
HousingSupports affordable housing legislation and federal funding Voted 3 yes Supports federal permitting reform to boost housing supply
Health careSupports expanding affordable healthcare and defending Medicaid Voted 8 yes · 3 no Opposes Medicare cuts; supports drug competition and Medicaid reform
ImmigrationSupports path to legal status and humane, accountable enforcement Voted 7 yes · 7 no Supports border security and modernizing legal immigration
Abortion & reproductive rights100% pro-choice; defends reproductive rights and Planned Parenthood Voted 2 no Reportedly pro-life; endorsed by California ProLife Council
EducationSupports investment in public schools, teachers, and vocational training Voted 6 yes · 6 no Supports parental involvement, CTE/STEM expansion, and evidence-based instruction
Climate & energyOpposes offshore drilling; supports clean energy transition Voted 21 yes · 43 no Supports innovation-based climate approach, opposes burdensome regulations
Crime & public safetySupports regulated surveillance tech; wants ICE accountability Voted 30 yes · 11 no · 1 missedStrong law enforcement advocate; supports anti-fentanyl and anti-crime measures
Taxes & budgetSupports cutting costs for families; opposes corporate tax breaks Voted 14 yes · 13 no Supports cutting wasteful spending; opposes higher taxes on businesses
GunsSupports universal background checks and assault weapons ban Voted 5 no no sourced position
Democracy & electionsOpposes restrictive voter ID; supports voting rights and AI regulation Voted 2 yes · 4 no Supports proof-of-citizenship and voter ID requirements; state-run elections
Foreign policy & defenseSupports congressional war powers; holds allies accountable Voted 20 yes · 8 no Supports strong military, allies, and Israel; opposes open-ended foreign wars

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