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Ted W. Lieu

Ted W. Lieu

Democratic · California · 2026 · Incumbent

Running for U.S. House, CA-36, California

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From other published sources

  • Artificial intelligence policy as co-chair of the Democratic Commission on AI, per official House website
  • National security, cybersecurity and civil rights, per official House website
Biography

Ted Lieu is a military veteran who served on active duty and then in the Air Force Reserve, retiring in 2021 with the rank of colonel, per his official House website. He represents California's 36th Congressional District and is vice chair of the House Democratic Caucus.

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U.S. House, CA-36California · 2026

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