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2026 Race · California

U.S. House (District 45)

2 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 45) in California is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 2 candidates are on record: Derek Tran (Democratic) and Chuong Vo (Republican). The seat is currently held by Derek Tran (Democratic), who has served since January 2025, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Chuong Vo

Republican

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Incumbent's record this term

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Derek Tran

Democratic · Since January 2025

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Armed Services
  • Small Business

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HRES.1235

    Recognizing the 51st anniversary of Black April and the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975.

  • HR.8066

    Carlton H. Ingram Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act

2026 California U.S. House (District 45) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 45) in California in 2026?

Derek Tran (Democratic) and Chuong Vo (Republican). Derek Tran is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 California U.S. House (District 45) election?

The general election is November 3, 2026. Voter registration deadlines are set by California and are listed at vote.gov.

Who currently holds this seat?

Derek Tran, a Democratic, currently represents California, serving since January 2025.

What committees does Derek Tran serve on?

Derek Tran serves on House Committee on Armed Services and House Committee on Small Business. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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