U.S. House · November 3, 2026 general election

California District 45 U.S. House

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Who is running for U.S. House in California, District 45?

On November 3, 2026, voters will choose a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for California, District 45. Candidate information for this race is being verified, so no names are listed as November candidates yet.

Candidate information is being verified. Check your official state election website for the current ballot. Find your state or local election office (USA.gov) (external site, opens in new tab)

Other candidate filings in this race (8): not confirmed for the November ballot

These people filed with the Federal Election Commission or appeared in earlier records. A filing alone does not put a candidate on the ballot. They are kept here for reference and are not November opponents unless the official listing says so.

Brian Forde Democratic Party
Ballot status not yet verified. Party per FEC filing.
Mark Andrew Leonard Republican Party
Ballot status not yet verified. Party per FEC filing.
Chi Charlie Nguyen Republican Party
Ballot status not yet verified. Party per FEC filing.
Michelle Steel Republican Party
Ballot status not yet verified. Party per FEC filing.
Derek Tran Democratic Party
Ballot status not yet verified. Party per FEC filing.
Chuong Vo Republican Party
Ballot status not yet verified. Party per FEC filing.
Thomas Ky-Phong Vo Republican Party
Ballot status not yet verified. Party per FEC filing.
Amy Phan West Republican Party
Ballot status not yet verified. Party per FEC filing.

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Race details, sources, and dates

Office: U.S. House
State: California (CA)
District: District 45
Election: Regular · Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Incumbent (per FEC filing): Derek Tran

Candidate filings: source 1 (external site), source 2 (external site), source 3 (external site). Data via Election.org. Filing data checked 2026-08-24.