Eric Ching

Eric Ching was born in Taipei, Taiwan. He earned a high school diploma from Alhambra High School and a bachelor's degree from California State University, Los Angeles in 1995. His career experience includes working as an IT professional. He has been associated with the Wanyu Foundation, Pastor Prayer Network, and City Blessing Church.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

My Life Declaration: God First, People First

I believe Jesus of Nazareth is my Lord and savior. Follow Him, spreading the Gospel, and caring the well-being of the people are the foundation of my life. I love our country and I am willing to do anything to protect it.

1 Peter 4:10 New International Version says:

"Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms".

I am a first-generation immigrant from Taiwan. When I arrived in 1982, I had no resources and couldn't speak much English. My first job was washing dishes. I worked hard during day and study at night. I graduated with a marketing degree from university. I worked my way to open my own company in my early 20s. After my wife passed away in 2017, I raised my two daughters alone.

I serve as a city council for over a decade and twice as mayor. During my time the city was ranked one of the best to live, well maintained, financially sound, safe, and had over 200% in reserves when I left. I will be brining my experiences serving at local level to congress.

From washing dishes to running for Congress, I have weathered hardship and witnessed God’s grace. Politics, to me, is not a career but a calling to serve with humility, courage, and compassion. Having known life at the bottom, experienced loss, and found renewal, I understand the people’s struggles and will carry their hopes forward with faith and dedication.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

I believe in serving the public by putting God first and people's interests first. The government's main functions are serving and protecting the people.I will promote and defend our constitution. I will work to keep our communities safe. I will work to boost our economy. I believe in parental rights. Schools should be teaching S.T.E.M. and useful skills not indoctrination. I will work to cut fraud, waste, and abuse in government and put back the resources to the communities.You Matter. Your Family Matters. Your Vote Matters. And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and good works.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Community Safety, Economy, and Foreign Relations.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Association for LA Deputy Sheriffs (ALADS) 2022 and 2024

LAGOP

CAGOP

American Independent Party

Pastor Paul Tan of City Blessing Worldwide

Faith Organizations, Community members, and Parents.

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Campaign website

Ching’s campaign website stated the following:

For Our Country I Will:

Support and Defend the Constitution of the United States

I will support our rights to the freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of assembly and the right to petition the government.

I will support our rights to keep and bear arms.

I will support our rights to be protected from unreasonable searches and seizures and sets out requirements for search warrants based on probable cause.

I will work on ensuring our federal laws follow the Constitution of the United States of America.

Boost Border Security

We share approximately 7,000 miles of land, river, lake, and coastal borders with Canada and Mexico. These borders are gateways to our economic prosperity as well as our security and national sovereignty. I will promote legal trade and tourism while supporting ways to best secure our border from the illegal movement of weapons, drugs, contraband, and people.

Ensuring Transparency, Integrity, and Honesty in our Government

The main functions of governments are to establish laws to maintain order, provide service, and protect people. The government’s power should be used appropriately within existing constitutional boundaries and current laws. I will support laws which promote the highest transparency, integrity, and honesty in our government. I will support laws that keep government officials’ compensations reasonable. I will support term limits for federal, state, and local officials.

For Our Families I Will:

Keep our Community Safe by Being Tough on Crime

I will support due process and prohibit self-incrimination and double jeopardy. I will support a speedy public trial by jury and oppose excessive fines and excessive bail, as well as cruel and unusual punishment.

We must protect our homes, schools, businesses, and neighborhoods from criminals by ways of deterrence. I support showing mercy, but we must seek proper justice for those who commit crimes. I will support laws that hold officials accountable who selectively neglect to do their jobs.

Criminals should pay restitution to society and their victims for what they have committed. Additionally, I will work on setting up policies to help victims financially and to help them get their lives back.

As a mental health advocate, I have teamed up with organizations to support those who are struggling with homelessness as a result of mental illness. I will support legislation to encourage various treatment centers to help victims with substance abuse and to make sure that they are cared for properly to return back to their lives.

Maintain High Educational Standards, Restore Parental Rights, and Prevent Identity-Based Entrance Policies

As a proud parent of two wonderful daughters who graduated from public schools, I will help schools maintain high standards. I support school choice, and I will empower parents to use their ability to decide which schools are best for their kids. I will oppose any identity-based entrance policies or racially divisive material from being part of school curriculums. I believe that we need to be fair in choosing which schools our children are able to attend.

Encourage and Promote Economic Growth

As a business owner, I understand that it is vital to provide businesses with a steady environment. I will support the removal of burdensome regulations while promoting legislation to aid and protect U.S.-based businesses and workers from unfair practices within the United States of America and foreign entities.[2]

—Eric Ching’s campaign website (2024)[3]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

While we may all have different political, religious, or social views, we all share a common interest to pursue a better future.

As a first-generation immigrant, successful businessman, father, and man of faith, I have a proven track record serving as Mayor and council member, making the City of Walnut one of the best cities to live in.

As your congressman, I will improve the economy, secure the border, protect our unborn, advocate for education, and defend our constitution. Because God and you come first.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

You First, I serve God and I serve you. Your interests come first.Safety, Economy, and Education are the fundamentals to a better future, and I will ensure these keys for all.As a first-generation immigrant, America is my country and I want all to have their American Dream!

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am personally passionate about defending The Constitution and our civil rights.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I follow God because He is my Lord and savior.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

The Bible

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Ethics

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Ethics

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Serve and Protect

What legacy would you like to leave?

That I improved people's lives.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

The first historic event was my moving to the United States in 1982, I was 15 years old.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My first job was a dishwasher, I worked it for about a year.

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Bible, it's the foundational instruction for living.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Captain America

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Halleluiah

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

It is hard for me to sometimes say no.

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

The house is unique in that it is considered the People's house. It initiates revenue bills as well as having the ability to elect the president in case of an electoral college tie. What is most unique is that as a congressional representative you represent the people and their interests.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

Yes

What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

The challenges the United States faces in the next decade include understanding our government and putting aside party propaganda for the sake of the people's interest. The threats from foreign adversaries, including the U.S. economy will have an impact

If you are not a current representative, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Foreign Affairs Committee

If you are a current representative, why did you join your current committees?

not applicable

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

No, with today's political environment, it requires the representative immediately begin campaigning for the next term, rather than devoting sigular focus to representation. It would be beneficial to have it be 4 years, giving a representative to develop and execute policies.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

I believe in term limits and I have advocated for them in my local races.

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Chairmann Ed Royce

Both sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

There was a jogger in the city of Walnut, who was the sole provider for his family, and to keep healthy he would jog every day at 6:00 a.m. One day this father was tragically killed by an immigrant who was facing deportation. The immigrant who was going to be deported told the arresting officers that he had purposely committed the crime of hitting the father with his car and killing him instantaneously, to avoid deportation.

With the senseless killing of the father, the family not only lost their father but also their income, eventually losing their home. There was no restitution for the family and to date the criminal has yet to be deported, with only having to serve a 4.5 years sentence for kiling an individual.

If I am elected, I will work to ensure that law-abiding citizens are better represented in the judicial process, by advocating for victims and making resources available to the victims.

Tell us your favorite joke.

An American tells a Russian, I can go to the white house and pound on the President's desk and say, "Mr. President, I don't like the way you're runniing the country." and the russian says, I can do the same, I can go to the Kremlin, poumd on the General Secretary's desk and say "Mr. General Secretary, I don't like the way the U.S. President is running his country!"

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

What is necessary for policy making is understanding and making accomodations for the best interst of the people.

The Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected?

I will use my vote wisely to ensure that it will not overburden the tax payor, while maintaining fiscal responsibility.

Campaign website

Ching's campaign website stated the following:

For Our Country I Will:

Support and Defend the Constitution of the United States

I will support our rights to the freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of assembly and the right to petition the government.

I will support our rights to keep and bear arms.

I will support our rights to be protected from unreasonable searches and seizures and sets out requirements for search warrants based on probable cause.

I will work on ensuring our federal laws follow the Constitution of the United States of America.

Boost Border Security

We share approximately 7,000 miles of land, river, lake, and coastal borders with Canada and Mexico. These borders are gateways to our economic prosperity as well as our security and national sovereignty. I will promote legal trade and tourism while supporting ways to best secure our border from the illegal movement of weapons, drugs, contraband, and people.

Ensuring Transparency, Integrity, and Honesty in our Government

The main functions of governments are to establish laws to maintain order, provide service, and protect people. The government’s power should be used appropriately within existing constitutional boundaries and current laws. I will support laws which promote the highest transparency, integrity, and honesty in our government. I will support laws that keep government officials’ compensations reasonable. I will support term limits for federal, state, and local officials.

For Our Families I Will:

Keep our Community Safe by Being Tough on Crime

I will support due process and prohibit self-incrimination and double jeopardy. I will support a speedy public trial by jury and oppose excessive fines and excessive bail, as well as cruel and unusual punishment.

We must protect our homes, schools, businesses, and neighborhoods from criminals by ways of deterrence. I support showing mercy, but we must seek proper justice for those who commit crimes. I will support laws that hold officials accountable who selectively neglect to do their jobs.

Criminals should pay restitution to society and their victims for what they have committed. Additionally, I will work on setting up policies to help victims financially and to help them get their lives back.

As a mental health advocate, I have teamed up with organizations to support those who are struggling with homelessness as a result of mental illness. I will support legislation to encourage various treatment centers to help victims with substance abuse and to make sure that they are cared for properly to return back to their lives.

Maintain High Educational Standards, Restore Parental Rights, and Prevent Identity-Based Entrance Policies

As a proud parent of two wonderful daughters who graduated from public schools, I will help schools maintain high standards. I support school choice, and I will empower parents to use their ability to decide which schools are best for their kids. I will oppose any identity-based entrance policies or racially divisive material from being part of school curriculums. I believe that we need to be fair in choosing which schools our children are able to attend.

Encourage and Promote Economic Growth

As a business owner, I understand that it is vital to provide businesses with a steady environment. I will support the removal of burdensome regulations while promoting legislation to aid and protect U.S.-based businesses and workers from unfair practices within the United States of America and foreign entities.[2]

—Eric Ching's campaign website (2022)[4]