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2026 candidates we're tracking in CA-45
Derek Tran
Top priorities
- National security and defense
- Small business support and access to capital
- Consumer protections
Per the official House website.
About Derek Tran
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.
Chuong V. Vo
Top priorities
- Public safety
- Lower cost of living
- Address homelessness and fentanyl
Per the campaign site.
About Chuong V. Vo
Chuong V. Vo is a retired law enforcement officer who served about 28 years with the Torrance Police Department, per the Associated Press. He served on the Cerritos City Council from 2020 to 2025, including a term as mayor from 2022 to 2023, per the same source.
About this race
California's 45th Congressional District elects one member of the U.S. House of Representatives to a two-year term. Every House seat in the country is on the ballot in 2026. The California primary is Tuesday, June 2, 2026, and the general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.