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U.S. House California District 45

General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: June 2, 2026

General election

DemocraticIncumbentAttorney

Derek Tran is the incumbent Democratic representative, an attorney and pharmacy owner who served in the U.S. Army. He emphasizes protecting women's health rights, investing in education, affordable healthcare, and defending democracy.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Adam Hancock ran for U.S. House California District 45 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrewAttorney

Aditya Pai ran for U.S. House California District 45 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Brenton Woolworth ran for U.S. House California District 45 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Brian Forde ran for U.S. House California District 45 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidate

Chuong Vo, a law enforcement officer with the Torrance Police Department, is a first-time Republican candidate for U.S. House in California's 45th District. He emphasizes public safety, lowering cost of living, addressing homelessness and fentanyl, and improving education outcomes.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Eric Rywalski ran for U.S. House California District 45 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Greg Ramsay ran for U.S. House California District 45 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Jennifer Richter ran for U.S. House California District 45 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Jimmy Pham ran for U.S. House California District 45 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Julie Proctor ran for U.S. House California District 45 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RWithdrew

Michelle Steel ran for U.S. House California District 45 in 2026.

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RWithdrewInvestment Executive, Drexel, Burnham and Lambert

Mimi Walters ran for U.S. House California District 45 in 2026.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrewProsecutor

Ray Gennawey ran for U.S. House California District 45 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrewEngineer/Small Business Owner

Ron Varasteh ran for U.S. House California District 45 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrewAttorney

Shawn Collins ran for U.S. House California District 45 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Terry Dale ran for U.S. House California District 45 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Primary

RepublicanFirst-time candidateBusiness owner

Amy Phan West is a Republican candidate for U.S. House California District 45 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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Republican

Chi Charlie Nguyen is a Republican candidate for U.S. House California District 45 in the 2026 election.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateAdvanced

Chuong Vo, a law enforcement officer with the Torrance Police Department, is a first-time Republican candidate for U.S. House in California's 45th District. He emphasizes public safety, lowering cost of living, addressing homelessness and fentanyl, and improving education outcomes.

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DemocraticAdvancedAttorney

Derek Tran is the incumbent Democratic representative, an attorney and pharmacy owner who served in the U.S. Army. He emphasizes protecting women's health rights, investing in education, affordable healthcare, and defending democracy.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateFinancial Analyst

Mark Leonard is a Republican candidate for U.S. House California District 45 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidate

Tom Vo is a Republican candidate for U.S. House California District 45 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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