Derek Tran
Running for U.S. House, California’s 45th District
Why PIVOT Supports Derek Tran
Son of Vietnamese refugees, Army veteran, and a fighter for working families in Congress.
Health: Defend Medicare, stop Medicaid cuts, lower drug costs, protect reproductive freedom.
Economic justice: Raise the minimum wage, support small businesses, invest in public schools.
Civil rights: Protect voting rights and free elections.
Environmental justice: Create good clean-energy jobs.
Our community: A strong voice for Little Saigon in Washington.
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Why This Race Matters
Control of the U.S. House is on the line.
This seat keeps a Vietnamese American voice in Congress.
Vietnamese American Voters
About 82,000 Vietnamese American voters, about 16% of the district.
2024 winning margin: just 653 votes. Every Vietnamese American vote can decide this race.
State of the Race
Lean Democrat (Cook Political Report)
A close race that our community can decide. Every vote counts.
How to Vote in California
Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (7 a.m. to 8 p.m.)
Register by: Monday, October 19 (online or by mail). Missed it? Register and vote the same day at any vote center.
Vote by mail: Every voter gets a mail ballot. Postmark it by November 3, or drop it off by 8 p.m. on November 3.
Vote in person: Vote centers open October 24.
