Derek Tran

Democrat

Incumbent

Derek Tran

CA-45 primary: first place

$926.08

JUN 6, 2026

Primary Election

Party selects its nominee.

Overview

Current roleU.S. Representative

PartyDemocratic

Political ideologyProgressive Democrat

LocationCalifornia

SourcesShow

congress.gov tran.house.gov derektranforcongress.com dccc.org pivotvictoryfund.org en.wikipedia.org harborinstituteoc.org pacificties.org lcv.org aapisforca45.com campaigns.moveon.org pivotnetwork.org nrcc.org latimes.com cbsnews.com washingtonpost.com abcnews.go.com elections2024.thehill.com static-radio.foxnews.com cdn.ballotpedia.org clerk.house.gov fec.gov

Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

Derek Tran has supported policies that protect and expand benefits for working families and small businesses, and he voted against the 2025 House Republican budget resolution that would have advanced large tax-cut priorities. His congressional activity includes introducing and praising legislation to help small businesses and proposing targeted tax relief (e.g., baby food tax relief) and supporting expansions to housing-related tax credits.

Healthcare

Supports treating healthcare as a right, expanding coverage and reducing prescription drug costs, and preserving access to women’s health services. Advocates for strengthening public programs and protecting access to care for veterans and vulnerable populations.

Immigration & Border

Supports comprehensive immigration reform including a pathway to citizenship for productive undocumented immigrants and modernization of asylum procedures while also prioritizing border security improvements such as technology and officer training. Has voted against several hardline enforcement bills and opposed measures seen as overly restrictive. Overall posture balances expanded legal/asylum pathways with targeted enforcement enhancements.

Abortion & Reproductive Rights

Supports codifying the federal right to abortion and defending a person’s right to make their own reproductive health care decisions, including protecting access to abortion, birth control, and related reproductive services. Advocates protecting and expanding reproductive health care access.

Climate & Energy

Supports stronger environmental regulations, protecting California’s clean air and water, investing in clean energy jobs and transportation infrastructure, and holding oil and gas companies accountable while promoting sustainable energy production.

Public Safety & Guns

Supports universal background checks and a ban on assault weapons, while also calling for more police on streets to address rising crime and investments in violence-prevention and rehabilitation programs.

News

AINews Summary

Last updatedMay 20, 2026

Derek Tran is in the news after facing backlash for hosting CAIR leaders at his Capitol Hill office for a Muslim advocacy event. Critics pointed to CAIR’s controversies, while Tran said the meeting was about fighting Islamophobia and defending civil rights. He is also being covered as part of the closely watched California’s 45th Congressional District race, where candidate profiles and attacks on his Republican challenger are shaping the campaign.

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Articles

LALos Angeles Times19 days ago