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Thomas Ky-Phong Vo

Republican U.S. House · District 45 California Challenger
Primary  Jun 2, 2026 (5 months ago)
General  Nov 3, 2026
👤 About Thomas Ky-Phong Vo
Thomas Ky-Phong Vo is a Republican candidate for U.S. House, District 45 in California’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, TOM VO FOR CONGRESS, is registered in HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA, with DATWYLER, THOMAS listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $757K raised, $757K spent. The race’s incumbent is Democratic Derek Tran.
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💰 Campaign finance
Raised$757K
Per FEC reports, 2026 cycle
🏁 The race for U.S. House · District 45
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Derek Tran (incumbent)
Democrat · $6.0M raised
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Michelle Steel
Republican · $1.3M raised
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Thomas Ky-Phong Vo VIEWING
Republican · $757K raised
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Chi Charlie Nguyen
Republican · $485K raised
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Amy Phan West
Republican · $60K raised
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MA
Mark Andrew Leonard
Republican · $26K raised
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Brian Forde
Democrat
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7 candidates have filed with the FEC for this race.
Detailed Campaign Finance
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Elections 2026 › California › Thomas Ky-Phong Vo
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Thomas Ky-Phong Vo

Republican · Challenger
Running for: U.S. House, California 45th district
$757K
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Cash on hand
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Spent
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FEC status

Biography

Thomas Ky-Phong Vo is a Republican candidate for U.S. House, District 45 in California’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, TOM VO FOR CONGRESS, is registered in HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA, with DATWYLER, THOMAS listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $757K raised, $757K spent. The race’s incumbent is Democratic Derek Tran.

Compiled from public FEC filings and race data. A detailed profile is being expanded.

FEC filing

FEC IDH6CA45209
OfficeU.S. House, California 45th district
PartyRepublican

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Also running for this seat

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🗳 2026 Election

U.S. House — California District 45

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Primary: Jun 2, 2026 (5 months ago)  ·  General: November 3, 2026
Top-two primary — top two finishers advance regardless of party.

Other Candidates in This Race (6)

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Derek Tran
IncumbentD$6M raised
MS
Michelle Steel
R$1.3M raised
CC
Chi Charlie Nguyen
R$485K raised
AP
Amy Phan West
R$60K raised
MA
Mark Andrew Leonard
R$26K raised
BF
Brian Forde
D
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