Rep. Michelle Steel (R-Calif.) is a top target for Democrats hoping to retake the House.
Derek Tran, a consumer rights lawyer and U.S. Army veteran, announced Monday that he is seeking the Democratic nomination in California’s 45th Congressional District.
“I’m running for Congress to put people over politics, to protect our democracy and to ensure that everyone, no matter what neighborhood they come from, has an opportunity to get ahead and live the American dream without fear of losing their freedoms,” Tran said. “Unlike MAGA Michelle who’s not on our side. She’s turned her back on us, CA-45, and made Trump, her party, and corporate backers her priority. People deserve better.
A number of contenders are already vying for the Democratic nomination in Tran’s district, including Garden Grove City Council member Kim Bernice Nguyen, trial attorney Aditya Pai, and immigration attorney Jimmy Pham. But as of the end of June, none of them had raised a significant sum of money.and fundraiser, who can tap into a network of fellow trial attorneys. He serves on the board of the Consumer Attorneys of California.
“My family’s story and sacrifice resonates with a lot of people here,” he said. “My service ― my record of service ― and my work as a consumer rights advocate and attorney will also resonate with voters here.”
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