Wendy Huang

Wendy Huang (Republican Party) ran in a special election to the U.S. House to represent California's 14th Congressional District. She lost in the special primary on June 16, 2026.

Huang (Republican Party) also ran for election to the U.S. House to represent California's 14th Congressional District. She lost in the primary on June 2, 2026.

Regular election

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I came to America from Taiwan at age 13 — no English, no money, no connections. I graduated from UC Davis, bought my first home in Union City at 26, and have lived there for 28 years raising two sons. I spent a decade as a high-tech professional working with Silicon Valley executives. Today I'm a real estate investor and community advocate who twice blocked high-crime businesses from opening near our schools. I'm fluent in Taiwanese, Mandarin, and English. I'm not a career politician — I'm a problem-solver who answers to CA-14 families, not party machines or donor PACs.

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 am the only candidate in CA-14 with executive-level technology industry experience. Artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and digital infrastructure will define our economy and quality of life for the next generation — yet Washington is writing tech policy without anyone who actually understands it. On Day One I will introduce the Department of Technology Act and advocate for elected technology leadership at every level of government, from city hall to Congress.CA-14 families are being priced out of the communities they built. The Bay Area housing crisis is a policy disaster — caused by zoning abuse, permitting delays, and backroom deals with connected developers. Healthcare costs are crushing working families. I will fight to reform federal permitting, expand homebuyer access, lower prescription drug costs, and cut the regulatory burden that squeezes small businesses while big corporations write the rules.I am an outsider who cannot be bought. I have no party machine, no PAC backing, and no obligation to anyone except the residents of CA-14. I have already proven I will stand up to powerful interests — I successfully blocked two high-crime businesses from opening near our schools, and I fought back publicly when party insiders tried to remove me from a seat voters gave me. I will bring that same independence and accountability to Congress.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Technology governance and AI accountability — Congress is making decisions about systems it doesn't understand, and that's dangerous. Also water infrastructure, because California's food security is a national security issue. And campaign finance transparency — dark money from both parties is destroying public trust. As an immigrant and mother, I'm also deeply committed to an immigration system that is lawful, fair, and humane — one that honors those who follow the rules.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, Alameda County Republican Party Central Committee Member Jennifer Kavouniaris; California Rifle & Pistol Association; Moms for Liberty, Gubernatorial Candidate Ebie Lynch; Mayoral Candidate Kelley Cuelho; City Council Candidate Kenia Peraza; Pastor Neil Mammen, Relentless Community Church; Jennifer Kavouniaris, Restaurateur; Rishi Kumar, Silicon Valley Tech Executive; Michael Kelley, Educator/Podcaster; Dr. Luis Reynoso, Former Hayward School Board Member