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Derek Tran
CA-45
U.S. Army
Derek Tran is the son of Vietnamese refugees and a U.S. Army veteran. After military service, Derek became a lawyer, focusing on representing immigrants, workers, and consumers. He serves on the Orange Traffic Commission, addressing infrastructure challenges. Derek's campaign emphasizes infrastructure investment, climate action, healthcare affordability, and immigrant rights. His background as a small business owner and community advocate informs his policy positions and commitment to serving Southern California families.