U.S. Representative
Derek Tran
Democrat - California
The son of Vietnamese refugees, Derek Tran, enlisted in the U.S. Army and served for eight years as a way to give back to the country that gave his family a new beginning. After his military service, Tran became an attorney, fighting for consumers and workers. Tran is a strong advocate for reproductive choice, affordable healthcare, and public safety.
“Every three hours, someone is killed with a gun in California. We need to do better.” - Rep. Derek Tran
POLITICAL CAREER
None prior to election
COMMITTEES SERVED ON
Armed Services Committee
Small Business Committee
INTERESTING FACTS
First Vietnamese American to represent California's 45th Congressional District
Tran's father fled Vietnam’s communist regime. After spending approximately a year in a refugee camp, his mother and father arrived in the United States in early 1980.
