2026 Election Results: In CA-45, D-Derek Tran leads big against 5 challengers
Unofficial returns show strong support for the incumbent in the race for California’s 45th Congressional District, where Derek Tran is running for a second term.
This race drew five Republican challengers: entrepreneur Mark Leonard, Westminster Mayor Chi “Charlie” Nguyen, former Cerritos Mayor Chuong V. Vo, real estate businessman Tom Vo and Westminster Councilmember Amy Phan West.
By Wednesday evening, Chuong V. Vo and Nguyen were following Tran in the fight for the second spot.
Tran is an attorney who was first elected to Congress in 2024, defeating incumbent Rep. Michelle Steel. He jumped out to a strong early lead in the first results posted Tuesday. Chuong V. Vo and Nguyen were in a close fight for the second spot.
“I’m incredibly humbled by tonight’s results and to represent my community in Congress,” Tran said in a statement Tuesday night. “Thank you to my family and friends, my team, and to all the amazing volunteers who have been knocking on their neighbors’ doors since Januar…