Derek Tran

Tran says healthcare should be a right, not a privilege. He supports defending Medicare, opposing Medicaid cuts, and working to lower the cost of prescription drugs and other care.

Tran says he stands with workers and supports a living wage, stronger workplace protections, safer working conditions, and policies that help families afford housing and retirement.

Tran says the United States should bring back good-paying jobs in clean energy and advanced manufacturing. His campaign also says he supports clean energy, clean water, and clean air.

Tran says he is 100% pro-choice and supports protecting Planned Parenthood funding, birth control access, and other women’s health services.

Tran supports universal background checks and a ban on assault weapons. He also says he supports putting more police on the streets and investing in violence prevention and rehabilitation programs.

Tran says he will stand up to the Chinese Communist Party, support democracy and human rights, strengthen alliances, and reduce reliance on Chinese supply chains. His campaign also says he supports strategic diplomacy and measures to counter Chinese aggression.

Tran says he will defend rights and equal protections, oppose discrimination against LGBTQ+, immigrant, and minority communities, and strengthen voting rights and free and fair elections.

Tran says he supports raising teacher wages, investing in public schools, expanding early childhood education, and increasing vocational education and job training.

Tran says the United States should lead in developing new technologies and that blockchain and crypto should have clear regulations that foster growth while protecting consumers and national security. No separate AI-specific position was found on his campaign site.

Tran says he supports local infrastructure and public safety investments in California’s 45th District, along with small-business support and affordable housing. His House office also highlights community project funding requests and district services.

Tran has said he supports immigrant communities and has highlighted his family’s refugee background. His campaign and House materials emphasize protecting immigrants’ rights and providing resources such as Know Your Rights guidance.

Tran says he supports strengthening voting rights, defending free and fair elections, and campaign finance reforms that limit the influence of lobbyists and special interests.