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Derek Tran

Derek Tran

Democratic · California · 2026 · Incumbent

Running for U.S. House, CA-45, California

Top priorities

From other published sources

  • National security and defense, per official House website
  • Small business support and access to capital, per official House website
  • Consumer protections, per official House website
Biography

Derek Tran served eight years in the Army Reserve and practiced law as a consumer and worker advocate before co-owning an independent pharmacy with his wife, per his official House website. He represents California's 45th Congressional District and serves on the House Armed Services and Small Business committees.

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U.S. House, CA-45California · 2026

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