Derek Tran
Democratic, incumbent
U.S. Representative, 45th District
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Overview
Derek Tran is the U.S. Representative for California’s 45th District, serving since 2025.1 He sits on the House Armed Services and Small Business committees, where he is the ranking member of the Oversight, Investigations, and Regulations subcommittee.1 He served in the Army Reserve, worked as an attorney for consumers and workers, and co-owns a pharmacy.2 He served on the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles and California board and as an Orange traffic commissioner.2
Tran says the rising cost of gas, groceries, and rent is the most important issue, and Congress must expand affordable healthcare, protect food stamps, and end costly tariffs.3 He says he co-founded the Lowering Costs Caucus and urged the Trump administration to address rising prices.3 He says he secured $250,000 for affordable housing and backed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act.3 In 2025, he voted for the Laken Riley Act to detain undocumented immigrants accused of theft-related crimes.1 In 2026, he voted against resolutions disapproving of California’s EPA pollution waivers for nonroad engines and harbor craft.4
In 2026, he sponsored the Housing COST Act.5 He helped introduce the No Getting Rich in Congress Act to prohibit members from buying and selling individual stocks.1 He cosponsored the COPS Reauthorization Act to fund hiring, training, and equipment for local law enforcement.6 His 504 Program Risk Oversight Act requiring annual risk analyses of SBA loans advanced in committee in 2025.7 His office says he secured over $14 million for public safety, health, infrastructure, and housing.8
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026
- Raised
- $4,981,277
- Cash on hand
- $3,257,398
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Not reported | ||
Source: Federal Election Commission filings for Derek Tran for Congress
Endorsements
Sources
- Derek Tran - Wikipedia, Wikipedia. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- About | Representative Derek Tran, Representative Derek Tran. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Derek Tran, CA-45 candidate, 2026 election questionnaire, Orange County Register. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Votes and Legislation | Representative Derek Tran - House.gov, Representative Derek Tran. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Derek Tran | Congress.gov, Congress.gov. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Representative Tran Backs Bipartisan Effort to Prevent Crime, Representative Derek Tran. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Media | Representative Derek Tran, Representative Derek Tran. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Press Releases | Representative Derek Tran - House.gov, Representative Derek Tran. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Endorsements, Derek Tran for Congress. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- WATCH: Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries Endorses Congressman Derek Tran in Critical House Race, Derek Tran for Congress. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- 2026 General Election Endorsements & Ballot Measure Positions, California Democratic Party. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Endorsement: Re-elect Derek Tran in the 45th congressional district, Orange County Register. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Endorsements, League of Conservation Voters. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Planned Parenthood Endorses Congressman Derek Tran, Derek Tran for Congress. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Human Rights Campaign Endorses Congressman Derek Tran, Derek Tran for Congress. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- CHC BOLD PAC Endorses Congressman Derek Tran, Derek Tran for Congress. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- VoteVets Endorses Congressman Derek Tran, Derek Tran for Congress. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Sierra Club Endorses Congressman Derek Tran, Derek Tran for Congress. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Natural Resources Defense Council Endorses Congressman Derek Tran, Derek Tran for Congress. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- GIFFORDS PAC endorses key battleground champions running for reelection to Congress, GIFFORDS. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Derek Tran, MoveOn. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Derek Tran, J Street PAC. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Jewish Dems Endorsed Candidates, Jewish Democratic Council of America. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Reproductive Freedom for All Endorses Congressman Derek Tran, Derek Tran for Congress. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Broad Coalition of Teachers Endorse Congressman Derek Tran, Derek Tran for Congress. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Broad Coalition of Firefighters Endorse Congressman Derek Tran, Derek Tran for Congress. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Amalgamated Transit Union Endorses Congressman Derek Tran, Derek Tran for Congress. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- California Federation of Labor Unions Endorses Congressman Derek Tran, Derek Tran for Congress. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- SEIU California | 2025 & 2026 Elections, SEIU California. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Political Action, National Union of Healthcare Workers. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- California Fraternal Order of Police Endorses Congressman Derek Tran, Derek Tran for Congress. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Western States Regional Council of Carpenters Endorse Congressman Derek Tran, Derek Tran for Congress. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs Endorse Congressman Derek Tran, Derek Tran for Congress. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Orange County Deputy Sheriffs Endorse Congressman Derek Tran, Derek Tran for Congress. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- CAPA21 Endorses Congressman Derek Tran, CAPA21. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Orange County Business Council PAC Endorses Congressman Derek Tran, Derek Tran for Congress. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Equality California Election Center, Equality California. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Who We're Endorsing in California's 2026 Election, California Environmental Voters. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- CFT Endorsements, General Election 2026 (Tuesday, November 3), California Federation of Teachers. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- 2026 Candidate Recommendations, California Teachers Association. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- SEIU 721 COPE Slate, November 3, 2026 General Election, SEIU Local 721. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.