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California District 45

D+1

Primary: June 2, 2026

District Demographics

Median HHI

$105,531

Unemployment

4.5%

Uninsured

5.1%

Top-Two Primary Contest
Top-Two Primary — All candidates on one ballot
Derek Tran

Derek Tran

Inc

$3.9M raised

C+
Michelle Steel

Michelle Steel

$1.3M raised

N/A
Thomas Ky-Phong Vo

Thomas Ky-Phong Vo

$534K raised

N/A
Chi Charlie Nguyen

Chi Charlie Nguyen

$460K raised

N/A
Chuong Vo

Chuong Vo

$322K raised

N/A
Amy Phan West

Amy Phan West

$53K raised

N/A
Mark Andrew Leonard

Mark Andrew Leonard

$26K raised

N/A

2024 House Results

DEREK TRAN
50.1%
vs
MICHELLE STEEL
49.9%
D+0.2

Candidate Details

Derek Tran
Derek Tran
Democratic
Grade: C+
2026 Fundraising$3.9M
Individuals
PACs
Michelle Steel
Michelle Steel
Republican
Grade: N/A
2026 Fundraising$1.3M
Individuals
PACs
Self
TKV
Thomas Ky-Phong Vo
Republican
Grade: N/A
2026 Fundraising$534K
Individuals
Self
Chi Charlie Nguyen
Chi Charlie Nguyen
Republican
Grade: N/A
2026 Fundraising$460K
Individuals
CV
Chuong Vo
Republican
Grade: N/A
2026 Fundraising$322K
Individuals
PACs
APW
Amy Phan West
Republican
Grade: N/A
2026 Fundraising$53K
Individuals
MAL
Mark Andrew Leonard
Republican
Grade: N/A
2026 Fundraising$26K
Individuals
Self