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Among AAPI candidates in California congressional races on Nov. 5, incumbents were generally successful while challengers came up short, but one Orange County election appears to be the exception.
Steel vs. Tran
Counting of unprocessed ballots will resumed Nov. 25 in the Orange County portion of the 45thCongressional District with Democratic challenger Derek Tran holding a 545-vote lead over Republican Rep. Michelle Steel.
Tran added 26 votes to his lead in the Nov. 23 count of previously unprocessed ballots in Orange County, according to the Registrar of Voters. No ballots in the Los Angeles County portion of the district were counted that day. No ballots were counted in either portion of the district on Nov. 24.
Ballot counting in the Los Angeles County portion was scheuled to resume Nov. 26, according to the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk’s office.
Tran led 157,427-156,882 or 50.1%-49.9%, according to the Secretary of State’s Office.
The consumer rights attorney trailed in the Orange County portion of the district, 142,060-138,391 or 50.7%-49.3%, but led in the Los Angeles County portion — Artesia, Cerritos, Hawaiian Gardens and a portion of Lakewood — 19,036-14,822 or 56.2%-43.8%.
Tran led by 519 votes entering the resumption of counting Nov. 23, 480 votes entering Nov. 22, 397 votes entering Nov. 21, 314 entering Nov. 20 and 102 entering Nov. 19. He took his first lead over the two-term incumbent Nov. 16, moving ahead by 36 votes after trailing by 11,363 on Nov. 6, the day after the election.
Only previously unprocessed ballots in Orange County were counted Nov. 16. No ballots were counted Nov. 17.
Tran trailed by 7,590 votes Nov. 8, 6,901 Nov. 9, 6,128 Nov. 10, when only ballots from the Los Angeles County portion of the district were counted, 3,908 Nov. 11, 2,227 Nov. 12,349 Nov. 13, 236 Nov. 14, and 58 Nov. 15.
It is not known how many ballots remain to be counted.
Tran, the son of Vietnamese refugees, is an Army veteran, city commissioner, and co-owner of a pharmacy with his wife Michelle.
Born in Seoul, Steel was educated in South Korea, Japan and the U.S. She served on the California State Board of Equalization (2007-2015) and on the Orange County Board of Supervisors from (2015-2021). She represented the 48thCongressional District from 2021 to 2023.
The 45th District includes Fountain Valley, Westminster, Garden Grove, Cypress, Buena Park, La Palma, Placentia, Los Alamitos, Rossmoor, and parts of Brea, Fullerton and Yorba Linda. The district is 39% Asian and Little Saigon, the nation’s largest Vietnamese American enclave, straddles Garden Grove and Westminster.
Min vs. Baugh
Republican Scott Baugh conceded defeat to Sen. Dave Min in Orange County’s 47thCongressional District on Nov. 12 after the Irvine Democrat’s lead increased to 5,732 votes.
“It has become clear that despite running a strong campaign, connecting with voters, and mobilizing an incredible volunteer effort— that effort is going to come up a little short,” the former assemblyman said in a statement after Min’s lead increased to 50.9%-49.1%, or 164,372-158,460.
As of Nov. 24, Min led 180,928 to 170,807 or 51.4% to 48.6%.
“I am grateful to an outstanding campaign team and the most dedicated supporters any candidate could ask for. I’m appreciative of the voters that supported me and even those that did not, and most of all I am grateful for my wife, Wendy and my son, Jackson.”
After Decision Desk HQ called the race in favor of Min at 6:46 p.m. on Nov. 12, 83 minutes before Baugh conceded, Min wrote on social media at 7:44 p.m., “I know many of us are anxious about the future of our country, but we cannot give up on America. In Congress, I will fight to protect our democracy, safeguard our freedoms and expand economic opportunity.”
Decision Desk HQ bills itself as “a leading provider of real-time election results, race calls, and data.”
Min entered the resumption of the ballot count with a 3,214-vote lead, 154,907-151,693 or 50.5%-49.5%, in the race to succeed Rep. Katie Porter (D-Irvine), who unsuccessfully ran for the Senate seat previously held by late Sen. Dianne Feinstein.
Min had led by 2,713 votes after the Nov. 9 count and by 1,078 on Nov. 8 after trailing by 616 votes after the Nov. 7 count and 1,133 after Nov. 6.
The 47th District includes Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Newport Beach and Seal Beach, and portions of Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, and Laguna Woods. AAPIs make up a quarter of the population.
Kim vs. Kerr
In the 40thCongressional District, incumbent Rep. Young Kim (R-Anaheim) defeated her Democratic challenger, Joe Kerr, a retired fire captain.
As of Nov. 23, Kim was ahead 210,992 to 170,802 or 55.3% to 44.7%.
“I am overwhelmed with gratitude,” Kim said in message to supporters. “Thank you to everyone in CA40 who has put their trust in me and to our Team Young supporters who worked every day to get us across the finish line. There is much to do to get our country back on track, and I’m ready to get back to Washington to fight on your behalf.”
“I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to each of you who supported this campaign and cast your vote for me,” Kerr said in a statement. “This journey has been a testament to the strength and spirit of our community, and I am deeply humbled by the trust you placed in me.
“Throughout this campaign, I have had the privilege to meet so many inspiring individuals who share a vision for a brighter, more inclusive future. Your encouragement and belief in our message kept us energized and determined every step of the way.
“Though we didn’t achieve the outcome we hoped for, I am incredibly proud of what we accomplished together. We made our voices heard, we stood up for the values we believe in, and we inspired meaningful conversations throughout our district.
“Thank you for believing in our cause and for being part of this movement. I look forward to staying involved and finding new ways to serve our community. Together, we will continue to work for a better tomorrow.”
Kim, a South Korean-born businesswoman and former member of the Assembly, unsuccessfully ran for Congress in 2018 and was elected to represent the 39th Congressional District in 2020 and the 40thCongressional District in 2022. She serves on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, where she chairs the Indo-Pacific Subcommittee, and on the House Financial Services Committee, where is vice chair of the Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions.
Kim, Steel and Rep. Marilyn Strickland (D-Wash.) are the first Korean American women to serve in Congress.
Chu vs. Verlato
In the 28thCongressional District, Democratic incumbent Judy Chu defeated Republican challenger April Verlato, 65% to 35% or 204,108 to 110,061 as of Nov. 23. Chu, who has been in office since 2009, previously served on the Monterey Park City Council, in the State Assembly and on the California Board of Equalization. She chairs the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus. Verlato is the former mayor of Arcadia, an attorney and a businesswoman.
The district encompasses most of northeastern Los Angeles County and part of San Bernardino, and includes Rancho Cucamonga, Pasadena, Alhambra, Upland, Monterey Park, Arcadia, Glendora, Rosemead, Altadena, San Gabriel, Monrovia, Claremont, Temple City, South Pasadena, East San Gabriel, La Ca?ada Flintridge, La Crescenta-Montrose, San Marino, and Sierra Madre.
Fong vs. Boudreaux
In the 20thCongressional District, incumbent Vince Fong defeated a fellow Republican, Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux, 65.1% to 34.9% or 186,021 to 99,539 as of Nov. 23. Fong, a former assemblyman who has served in Congress since June, was elected to finish the rest of Republican Kevin McCarthy’s term after his resignation. Boudreaux dropped out of the race and endorsed Fong, but his name remained on the ballot.
The San Joaquin Valley district covers parts of Kern, Tulare, Kings, and Fresno counties and includes Clovis, Tehachapi, Ridgecrest, Taft, Lemoore, and parts of Bakersfield, Visalia, Tulare, Hanford, and Fresno, including CSU Fresno.
Gomez vs. Kim
In the 34thCongressional District, incumbent Jimmy Gomez defeated fellow Democrat David Kim, 55.6% to 44.4% or 105,296 to 83,916 as of Nov. 23. Kim is a children’s court attorney, activist and former neighborhood board council member.
The district is almost entirely within Los Angeles and includes the following neighborhoods: Boyle Heights, Chinatown, City Terrace, Cypress Park, Downtown, Eagle Rock, El Sereno, Garvanza, Glassell Park, Highland Park, Koreatown, Little Bangladesh, Little Tokyo, Lincoln Heights, Montecito Heights, Monterey Hills, Mount Washington, and Westlake.
Lieu vs. Toomim
In the 36thCongressional District, Democratic incumbent Ted Lieu defeated his Republican challenger, investigative journalist Melissa Toomim, 68.7% to 31.3% or 245,752 to 111,868 as of Nov. 23. Lieu, a former member of the Torrance City Council, State Assembly and State Senate, was elected to Congress in 2014.
The district includes Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, part of Culver City, Hermosa Beach, Rancho Palos Verdes, Redondo Beach, Palos Verdes Estates, Rolling Hills Estates, El Segundo, Lomita, Manhattan Beach, and part of Torrance, as well as the Los Angeles neighborhoods of Venice, Playa del Rey, Palms, Cheviot Hills, Westwood Village, West Los Angeles, Mar Vista, Westchester, Marina Peninsula, and Harbor City.
Sanchez vs. Ching
In the 38thCongressional District, Democratic incumbent Linda Sanchez defeated Republican challenger Eric Ching, 59.8% to 40.2% or 164,899 to 110,626 as of Nov. 23. Ching serves on the Walnut City Council and is currently mayor pro tem. He has also been mayor.
The district includes the cities of Diamond Bar, Industry, La Habra Heights, La Mirada, Montebello, Norwalk, Pico Rivera, Santa Fe Springs, Walnut, and Whittier, as well the unincorporated communities of Rowland Heights, Hacienda Heights, Los Nietos, East Whittier, North Whittier, and South Whittier.
Takano vs. Serpa
In the 39thCongressional District, Democratic incumbent Mark Takano defeated his Republican challenger, Marine Corps veteran, business owner and author David Serpa, 56.6% to 43.4% or 128,662 to 98,487 as of Nov. 23. Takano has been in office since 2013 and was the first gay person of Asian descent in Congress. He was previously a member of the Riverside Community College Board of Trustees.
The Riverside County district includes Jurupa Valley, Riverside, Moreno Valley, and Perris.
Correa vs. Pan
In the 46thCongressional District, Democratic incumbent Lou Correa defeated Republican challenger David Pan, 63.4% to 36.6% or 133,152 to 76,835 as of Nov. 23. Pan is a professor of German at UC Irvine and was a member of the Commission on Unalienable Rights at the U.S. State Department.
The district includes Anaheim, Santa Ana, and Stanton, as well as parts of Orange and Fullerton.
Northern California Results
In the 1stCongressional District, the Republican incumbent, Rep. Doug LaMalfa, defeated Democratic challenger Rose Penelope Yee, 65.2% to 34.8% or 195,934 to 104,495. LaMalfa has represented the district since 2013. Yee is co-founder of Green Retirement and of WeTheChange, a group for women leaders of purpose-driven businesses.
The district includes Butte, Colusa, Glenn, Lassen, Modoc, Shasta, Siskiyou, Sutter, and Tehama counties, and most of Yuba County. The largest cities in the district are Chico, Redding, and Yuba City.
In the 6thCongressional District, Democratic incumbent Ami Bera defeated Republican challenger Christine Bish, 57.8% to 42.2% or 161,872 to 118,359. Bera, a physician, was first elected in 2012 and is one of five members of the House who are of Indian descent. Bish is a small business owner and Sacramento-area chair of the Educational Freedom Initiative.
The district encompasses the northern half of Sacramento and its suburbs.
In the 7thCongressional District, Democratic incumbent Doris Matsui defeated Republican challenger, Tom Silva, 66.9% to 33.1% or 192,932 to 95,623. Matsui has represented Sacramento and its surrounding areas since 2005. Silva is an Army veteran and former Galt Elementary School District trustee.
The district encompasses southern Sacramento County and parts of Yolo County, and Solano County. It includes all of Sacramento south of the American River, including Downtown Sacramento, and its suburbs of West Sacramento, Elk Grove, and Galt.
In the 11thCongressional District (San Francisco), the Democratic incumbent, Nancy Pelosi, former speaker of the House, easily bested Republican challenger Bruce Lou, a son of immigrants and former “Jeopardy” champion, 81% to 19% or 274,723 to 64,284. Pelosi has been in office since 1987.
In the 12thCongressional District, Lateefah Simon, a member of the BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) Board, defeated fellow Democrat Jennifer Tran, a professor at CSU East Bay, 65.4% to 34.6% or 185,005 to 97,749. The seat is currently held by Democrat Barbara Lee, who has represented the area since 1998 and ran unsuccessfully for the Senate seat left vacant by the death of Dianne Feinstein.
The East Bay district covers Oakland, Berkeley, Emeryville, Alameda, Albany and Piedmont, as well as most of San Leandro.
In the 14thCongressional District, Democratic incumbent Eric Swalwell defeated his Republican challenger, entrepreneur and philanthropist Vin Kruttiventi, 67.8% to 32.2% or 187,060 to 89,018.
The district includes Dublin, Pleasanton, Livermore, Hayward, Union City, Fremont, Castro Valley, San Lorenzo, San Leandro, Cherryland, Ashland, Sunol, and Fairview.
In the 15thCongressional District, Democratic incumbent Kevin Mullin defeated Republican challenger Anna Cheng Kramer, 73.1% to 26.9% or 211,232 to 77,739. Kramer has been an executive for both for-profit and nonprofit organizations in the housing industry.
The district covers southeastern San Francisco and most of San Mateo County, including Daly City, South San Francisco, San Bruno, Millbrae, Burlingame, Hillsborough, San Mateo, Foster City, San Carlos, Belmont, Redwood City and East Palo Alto.
In the 16thCongressional District, former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo defeated Assemblymember Evan Low, a fellow Democrat, 58.2% to 41.8% or 179,396 to 128,760. Low has served in the Assembly since 2014 and was previously mayor of Campbell. The district is currently represented by Democrat Anna Eshoo, who is retiring.
The district encompasses parts of San Mateo County and Santa Clara County, including Pacifica, Half Moon Bay, Portola Valley, Woodside, Montara, Moss Beach, El Granada, Pescadero, Loma Mar, La Honda, and Ladera, and the southern sections of Menlo Park and Atherton.
In the 17thCongressional District, the contest was between two AAPI candidates. Democratic incumbent Ro Khanna beat his Republican challenger, educator Anita Chen, 67.7% to 32.3% or 172,287 to 82,308. Khanna has been in office since 2017, having defeated eight-term Democratic incumbent Mike Honda.
The only Asian-majority district in the contiguous U.S., the 17thcovers parts of Alameda County and Santa Clara County, including Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Santa Clara, Milpitas, Newark, and parts of Fremont and San Jose.
