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Derek Tran

Democrat U.S. House · District 45 California Incumbent
Primary  Jun 2, 2026 (4 months ago)
General  Nov 3, 2026
👤 About Derek Tran
Derek Tran is a Democratic incumbent for U.S. House, District 45 in California’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, DEREK TRAN FOR CONGRESS, is registered in GARDEN GROVE, CA, with PETTERSON, JAY listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $6.0M raised, $3.6M spent, and $2.7M in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $4.2M from individuals and $1.3M from PACs and party committees. The committee reports $25K in outstanding debts. 6 opponents have also filed in the 2026 race.
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💰 Campaign finance
Raised$6.0M
Cash on hand$2.7M
Per FEC reports, 2026 cycle
🏁 The race for U.S. House · District 45
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Derek Tran (incumbent) VIEWING
Democrat · $6.0M raised
MS
Michelle Steel
Republican · $1.3M raised
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TK
Thomas Ky-Phong Vo
Republican · $757K raised
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CC
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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BF
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 › Derek Tran
2026 candidate profile
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Derek Tran

Democrat · Incumbent
Running for: U.S. House, California 45th district
✓ Won 2026 primary
FEC pending
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Biography

Derek Tran is a Democratic incumbent for U.S. House, District 45 in California’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, DEREK TRAN FOR CONGRESS, is registered in GARDEN GROVE, CA, with PETTERSON, JAY listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $6.0M raised, $3.6M spent, and $2.7M in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $4.2M from individuals and $1.3M from PACs and party committees. The committee reports $25K in outstanding debts. 6 opponents have also filed in the 2026 race.

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

Congressional record

Derek Tran currently holds this seat.

Committee assignments
Contracting and InfrastructureHouse Committee on Armed ServicesHouse Committee on Small BusinessIntelligence and Special OperationsOversight, Investigations, and RegulationsReadiness

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FEC filing

FEC IDH4CA45170
OfficeU.S. House, California 45th district
PartyDemocrat

Also running for this seat

6 other candidates have filed. Ordered by total raised, which is a filed figure and not a ranking.

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🗳 2026 Election

U.S. House — California District 45

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Primary: Jun 2, 2026 (4 months ago)  ·  General: November 3, 2026
Top-two primary — top two finishers advance regardless of party.

Other Candidates in This Race (6)

MS
Michelle Steel
R$1.3M raised
TK
Thomas Ky-Phong Vo
R$757K 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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