I’m running for Congress to put people ahead of politics, protect our democracy, and ensure everyone, no matter the neighborhood they call home, has the opportunity to get ahead & live an American Dream without fear of their freedoms being taken away.
My name is Derek Tran. I am a veteran, father, and the Democrat who is going to defeat Michelle Steel and flip California's 45th blue.
This is a Biden district. By supporting Jim Jordan, Steel has thrown the House into Chaos. Can you RT and follow to spread my message?
My name is Derek Tran. I am a veteran, father, and the Democrat who is going to defeat Michelle Steel and flip California's 45th blue.
Steel supports Donald Trump, is too extreme for California, and has thrown the House into Chaos. Can you RT, follow, and help me get to 2.5k?
My name is Derek Tran, and I am the Democratic nominee to flip California’s 45th Congressional District blue.
This will be one of the closest races in 2024, and I need your help to spread the word. Retweet this, give me a follow, and let’s flip this seat blue!
Michelle Steel voted for Jim Jordan for Speaker twice.
Her vote is a vote to support a national abortion ban and to overturn free and fair elections.
Steel has failed our community. We’re going to defeat her and flip this seat blue. RT if you're with us.
Michelle Steel voted for Mike Johnson, a man who tried to overturn the 2020 election, co-sponsored a nationwide abortion ban, and will take away your retirement benefits.
RT to make sure Californians never forget this.
HUGE NEWS: Today, our campaign was added to the
@DCCC
’s Red to Blue program, which means we’re one of the most competitive house races in the country.
This November, let’s flip California’s 45th blue—spread the word!
Michelle Steel just admitted she’s been lying to every one of her constituents about her abortion-banning, IVF-restricting legislation. She can try to explain this away all she wants, but Californians see her exactly for who she is — a reproductive right-dismantling extremist who…
NEW: Republican
@RepSteel
just rescinded her cosponsorship of the Life At Conception Act, two days after winning her primary in a competitive Orange County-area district.
She says her name on the bill "could create confusion" about her support for IVF.
California’s 45th supported President Biden by over 6%.
Michelle Steel is already performing worse this election cycle than in 2022.
Steel is beatable and this district is flippable. Together, we will get it done.
I am honored to be the Democratic Nominee for
#CA45
. Thank you Kim Nguyen-Penaloza for your gracious call & endorsement.
In the Army I swore an oath to serve this country & in November we will defeat corrupt Michelle Steel & provide true representation to the people of
#CA45
Michelle Steel just voted against expelling George Santos, an accused fraudster.
First, Steel was the only member of the California delegation to meet with Trump, then she props up Santos.
It’s time to remove Steel from office.
The House majority runs through California’s 45th Congressional District.
If you want to make sure Hakeem Jeffries replaces Mike Johnson, then spread the word:
We must defeat Michelle Steel and flip this seat blue.
If you want to flip the House blue in 2024, then we need to flip California’s 45th. This district voted for President Biden, is majority Democratic, and is flippable.
Spread the word, and let’s make it happen!
California’s 45 is a Biden district, with more registered Democrats than Republicans.
With your help, I am going to defeat Michelle Steel, flip this seat, and flip the House blue.
Are you with me?
Michelle Steel was one of the main co-sponsors of anti-IVF legislation.
Don’t let the American public forget that.
Spread the word. On November 5th, we will remove her from office.
Michelle Steel wants to ban abortions nationwide.
I am running to protect abortion rights.
If Ohio is a sign of things to come, we will defeat Steel, flip California’s 45th, and protect reproductive rights.
Michelle Steel is a proud supporter of Donald Trump, Mike Johnson, and their extreme agenda.
California’s 45th is a Biden district.
We are going to flip this seat next year and flip the House blue. Spread the word.
The House majority runs through California's 45th Congressional District.
Michelle Steel is a MAGA Republican who supports Trump, is anti-choice, and actively votes against our interests.
I’m the Democrat who will defeat her. Chip in to help us!
Michelle Steel met with Donald Trump when he came to California.
She then supported Trump’s policies in Congress, voting with him nearly the entire time.
We deserve a leader, not a Trump sycophant representing California in Congress.
Spread the word–let’s defeat her.
What we saw in Ohio is just the beginning.
California residents are ready to remove Michelle Steel and replace her with someone who will protect abortion rights.
I intend to do just that.
Mike Johnson tried to overturn the 2020 election.
Michelle Steel voted to make him second in line to the presidency anyway.
Remember this at the polls.
Michelle Steel wants a nationwide abortion ban.
I am running for Congress to codify reproductive rights into federal law.
That’s just one difference between us. Vote accordingly.
No one is above the law. Today’s verdict is a testament to that fundamental truth. As an Army veteran and officer of the court, I have dedicated my life to uphold the Constitution and laws of the United States.
@DonaldTrump
was held accountable for his crimes today. This…
Michelle Steel just voted to authorize a partisan impeachment inquiry of President Biden.
This is a vote residents in California's 45th will not forget.
Instead of supporting our needs, she is carrying water for extremists in D.C. Shame on her.
Thanks to Democrats, Southern California received increased investments to rebuild our roads and bridges.
Michelle Steel voted against the bipartisan infrastructure bill. Don’t let her forget this vote.
Michelle Steel just sponsored a bill calling for a national abortion ban with no exceptions for rape, incest, or health of the mother. The
@nytimes
quotes me below.
If you want to stand up to MAGA extremism, chip in here to flip this seat blue:
Michelle Steel, a Biden district Republican, waited nearly a year to sign onto a national abortion ban — doing so on Friday morning, only after The New York Times notified her of a story documenting her change in position
While the race is still too close to call, it is looking more and more likely that I will be the Democratic nominee for Congress in
#CA45
. I remain very grateful for all the support I've received that brought me to this moment.
More good news to share soon I hope!
Thank you SEIU-USWW and the
@OCLF
for inviting me to join the janitor’s march.
These men and women work tirelessly to keep our public spaces clean. It’s time they are justly compensated for their hard work and treated with more respect from their employers.
In case you weren't sure... yes--
@MichelleSteelCA
voted to end access to Mifepristone.
She continues to call for national abortion ban with no exceptions.
#CA45
Deserves someone who speaks for the district and country, both of which support a woman's right to choose.
Breaking news from my team! We're in a dead heat against my opponent, MAGA Rep.
@MichelleSteelCA
. The voters of this district are tired of a do-nothing congresswoman who is just a rubber stamp for an extremist agenda.
It's time to make history and flip
#CA45
.
As California’s next Congressman, my agenda will focus on banning Congressional stock trading, codifying abortion rights, lowering costs, and protecting benefits for all Americans.
Let’s defeat Michelle Steel and get it done.
My name is Derek Tran and I am the Democrat running in the most competitive seat in all of California.
If you want to flip the House blue, then we have to flip California’s 45th blue. Chip in today to help me get it done!
.
@MichelleSteelCA
has a 0% rating from
@HSLegFund
for her failure to protect animals from abuse. Here she is last weekend with
@KristiNoem
who bragged about shooting her own puppy.
#CA45
See Steel's vote record here:
Thank you Democrats of North Orange County for inviting me to your monthly meeting! Im looking forward to rolling up my sleeves and putting in the work with you to flip this district from red to blue.
California's 45th is a Democratic district.
The path to taking back the House runs right through this seat.
Michelle Steel is among the worst MAGA members of Congress who supports Trump to this day. Chip in to help us defeat her next year.
Mike Johnson is one of the most extreme members of Congress.
From supporting efforts to overturn the 2020 election to pushing a nationwide abortion ban, Johnson is too extreme for California.
Despite this, Michelle Steel proudly voted for him. I’m going to defeat Steel and flip…
While Michelle Steel is working to ban books and hurt our students, I am running for Congress to fund public education and give teachers the resources they need to succeed.
That’s just one difference between the two of us.
While
@MichelleSteel
tweets about the dangers of Communist China, her husband sells access to them. My family fled Communism. This is personal. We must end Michelle Steel’s corruption.
#CA45
The Chinese Communist Party is a direct threat to our democracy.
We need to do everything in our power to keep their influence AWAY from our elections this November.
On April 30, 1975, Saigon fell to the communist regime, forcing the mass exodus of millions of Vietnamese, 500,000 of whom perished at sea. Now known as Black April, this day is remembered as the darkest in Vietnam’s history.
My parents were lucky to escape the oppressive…
Representative Stephanie Murphy was the first Vietnamese American woman and only the second ever Vietnamese American to serve in Congress. She is an inspiration and her endorsement means so much to me, especially today.
She had this to say about my race:
"Derek’s family shares…
Just a reminder that Rep Steel supports drilling just off the coast of Orange County's beautiful beaches.
Bad for the community, bad for the environment, good for Steel's big oil donors.
Officials received a report about 6:50 p.m. Thursday of an unknown substance about 1½ miles offshore, and local emergency responders were on site through the night, the agency said.
So proud to have the endorsement of
@katieporteroc
and her fantastic organization, Truth to Power.
While my opponent cashes checks from Big Pharma, Big Oil, and other special interests, I will never turn my back on the people of
#CA45
.
.
@derektranCA45
is an Army veteran, workers' rights attorney, and City Commissioner running to flip another Orange County district blue. We’re proud to endorse his corporate PAC free campaign.
This is what Democracy looks like!💙
The HQ is so excited to have launched our first official canvass for
@derektranCA45
today to make sure we flip CA-45 and take back the House this November!
Sign up to help us take back Congress at the link in our bio today!
@swingleft
Don’t listen to what people say, watch what they do. What Michelle Steel DOES is vote with MAGA Mike Johnson.
She may talk a big game, but when it comes time to vote, Steel votes against our interests way too often.
I will defeat her.
#CA45
I’m not going to sugarcoat this.
I am running for Congress because our kids' lives are on the line.
It’s time to ban assault weapons and pass gun reform to protect our future generations.
Republicans won’t. Democrats will.
One of the reasons I decided to run for Congress was because Michelle Steel and her colleagues attempted to cut VA benefits.
As an Army veteran, I was appalled.
We must protect our veterans and support them. Steel, unfortunately, won’t do that.
My MAGA opponent's staunch anti-choice voting record puts her reelection in jeopardy, so she's trying to conceal it.
Your deceptive op-eds aren’t fooling anyone
@MichelleSteelCA
. You co-sponsored a complete ban on abortions and IVF treatments without exceptions…twice!
#CA45
Unlike Michelle Steel, I am fully committed to lowering prescription drug costs, allowing Medicare to negotiate drug prices, and protect retirement benefits.
I will never sell out to large corporations just for a donation.
So proud to have the endorsement of Representative
@AdamSchiff
. He works hard every day for the people of California and I can't wait to have him as my Senator.
I love this picture of my mother working at the corner market. She and my father fled an oppressive regime to find opportunity and security in America, and they worked hard every day to make the American Dream a reality for me and my siblings.
It’s Election Day! When you go to the polls, remember that one candidate is actively trying to restrict multiple forms of women’s healthcare and lying about it.
I’m the other candidate, the only one who can defeat Steel in November and who will protect IVF and reproductive…
Notable example: Rep. Michelle Steel.
Post-Alabama, she spoke in favor of IVF.
But weeks ago she cosponsored Life At Conception Act, which has no IVF exception.
Her office won't say how she reconciles this.
Dem opponent Derek Tran calls her a "fraud."
A lot of my friends and family ask me why I want to run for Congress. My answer is the same as why I wanted to join the Army, run a local pharmacy with my wife, and protect workers in court.
I want to serve my community and country.
With over 500 mass shootings in less than 365 days, we need leaders willing to stand up to the gun lobby and protect our communities.
Michelle Steel won’t. I will.
#CA45
Michelle Steel voted against the Respect for Marriage Act, against codifying abortion rights, and against capping monthly insulin payments.
If you want to know who Steel supports, it’s certainly not you.
I am privileged to have joined these veterans who bravely served the former Republic of Vietnam. Alongside hundreds of community members, we gathered at the Vietnam Library to commemorate Black April.
These veterans have a lot to teach us all about service.
Michelle Steele was the only member of the California Congressional delegation to meet Donald Trump during a recent visit.
She may claim to be a moderate, but she is anything but.
Service has defined my life. From enlisting in the US Army at 18 to providing free legal services to community members at The Truong Buu Diep Foundation.
That is why I am running to be your next congressperson in
#CA45
.
Voting rights are on the line in 2024.
We need to pass federal voting rights legislation to protect California residents.
Michelle Steel won’t. I will.
Happy Pride! 🌈
LGBTQ+ rights are human rights. I'll keep fighting until everyone, no matter who they love or how they identify, is treated with dignity and respect, including full and equal rights under the law. You have my word.
#CA45
I condemn in the strongest terms Iran’s attack on Israel today. I stand with our allies and urge Speaker Johnson to bring the national security supplemental bill to a vote immediately.
As a lawyer, I believe that no one is above the law. The justice system should treat everyone equally and it’s time that corrupt and dishonest Trump is held to account for his crimes.
California's 45th is a Democratic district.
The path to taking back the House runs right through this seat.
Michelle Steel is among the worst MAGA members of Congress who supports Trump to this day. Chip in to help us defeat her next year.
Days after
@MichelleSteelCA
and extremists voted to cut funding for local law enforcement and critical services for working families - the Republican controlled House is in chaos. I'm running for Congress to work for the people of
#CA45
not a special interest agenda.
Abortion rights are on the ballot in 2024.
I proudly support codifying abortion rights into law.
Michelle Steel, meanwhile, proudly supports a nationwide abortion ban.
Vote accordingly at the polls.
Meet Shawn Steel,
@MichelleSteel
's husband and former business partner.
The Wall Street Journal and OC Register reported that Shawn was implicated in a scandal for selling access to Chinese Communist Party officials and funneling their money to politicians.
#CA45
California's 45th is a Democratic district.
The path to taking back the House runs right through this seat.
Michelle Steel is among the worst MAGA members of Congress who supports Trump to this day. Chip in to help us defeat her next year.
Attended the grand opening of Carrot & Daikon today! Small businesses, especially veteran owned like this one, are the backbone of our economy and communities.
Not to mention they make an amazing Banh Mi.
As an attorney, I spent my career taking on big corporations to fight for working men and women.
That fight has not stopped.
I am running for Congress to ban stock trading by members and hold big corporations accountable. Let's flip California's 45th to get it done.
Two years ago, tragedy struck the people of Uvalde, Texas, when 19 children and 2 teachers were murdered by weapons of war that have no place in the hands of civilians. We must put an end to this violence and vote out NRA MAGA extremists like
@MichelleSteelCA
#CA45
The House majority runs through California’s 45th Congressional District.
This is a blue seat, and Democrats outnumber Republicans.
If you want to flip the House, then join me, because we must flip this district first.
I had the privilege of hearing firsthand about the Last Battle during the Fall of Saigon from a commander who led a platoon that defended the city until the bitter end. His bravery and resilience are remarkable. Thanks to people like him, countless others were able to escape to…
.
@MichelleSteelCA
just voted for Jim Jordan who tried to overturn the 2020 presidential election, defended January 6th cop killer insurrectionists, voted against aid to 9/11 victims, voted for cuts to social security & medicare, & supports a nation wide ban on abortion without…
It was an honor for me to be a part of the Vietnam War Veterans Day ceremony on board the U.S. Midway. My refugee parents owe their lives to these American service members. I’ll never miss an opportunity to thank our veterans for their sacrifice.
Since launching our campaign for Congress, the response has been tremendous.
Michelle Steel is vulnerable and California’s 45th is up for grabs.
If you want to flip this seat blue, then share this and chip in today!
This campaign for Congress is powered by YOU!
While Michelle Steel accepts hundreds of thousands of dollars from corporations and special interests, I stated from the first day of this campaign that I won’t accept a dime of corporate PAC money.
I am not beholden to Big Pharma, Big Oil, or the gun lobby.
The only people I am beholden to are the people of California.
I am running for you, not any lobbyist groups.
#CA45
@MichelleSteelCA
Michelle Steel's words and actions differ substantially.
Don't let her fool you. She will ban abortions, restrict access to IVF and fertility treatments, and harm women nationwide.
I’m running against Michelle Steel — can you chip in $5 to my campaign right now?…
So proud to have this endorsement. I will fight for clean energy, clean water, clean air, and a safe and healthy environment for us and our children.
And I will never take a dime from the fossil fuel industry, unlike Michelle Steel.
#LCVAF
is proud to endorse
@derektranCA45
for election in
#CA45
.
Tran has a history of fighting for his community as a city commissioner and as a workers' rights attorney. He is ready to bring the fight to Congress and defend clean energy investments.
You cannot believe what she says. But if you look at her actions and her voting record, you'll see that Michelle Steel is among the most extreme of her party.
I will always act on my word and I will always protect reproductive freedoms and rights for women.
🎯"
@MichelleSteelCA
's solidarity with Alabaman IVF patients rings pretty hollow considering she sponsored the Life at Conception Act, which could make IVF illegal."
@JoyAnnReid
: "These politicians are saying, I’m for IVF, but they’re actually voting to make it illegal."
California’s 45th district is a toss-up seat. The House majority runs through this district, and Michelle Steel is more vulnerable than ever.
Spread the word–let’s defeat her!
Republicans and Democrats see it clearly: Michelle Steel no longer represents the needs of our community.
She is part of a dangerous, hyper-partisan faction of the Republican Party. That’s not who we are.
California's 45th deserves better.
A big Thank You to a real community leader, Frank Garcia, for inviting me to join the American Veterans United 2024 Irene Salcido Scholarship Awards ceremony.
Always an honor to serve our veterans.
California's 45th is a Democratic district.
The path to taking back the House runs right through this seat.
Michelle Steel is among the worst MAGA members of Congress who supports Trump to this day. Chip in to help us defeat her next year.
I'm not just running to defeat Michelle Steel. I am running to:
✅ protect reproductive rights;
✅ lower the cost of prescription drugs;
✅ bring increased investment back to our district.
We are going to win this race and flip this seat blue.
#CA45
I’m an army veteran, consumer protection attorney, and the Democrat who is going to flip California’s 45th blue.
Learn more about why I’m running and join the team:
So honored to have the support of
@UNITEHERE11
!
As a workers' rights attorney, I have always stood up proudly for workers against corporate greed. As a Congressman, I will always center the needs of hard working American families over special interests.
UNITE HERE Local 11 proudly endorses Derek Tran for Congress. With his history of advocacy, Derek is the right choice for working families in the 45th district. We are excited to support Derek and work to flip CA-45 to defeat anti-choice Michelle Steele in November!
#capoli
#ca45
I’m Derek Tran — and I’m running against Michelle Steel. I need every last dollar to defeat her and her dangerous agenda. Can you help with just a $5 donation today?
Put more funding into schools and keep guns out.
It’s that simple.
We need to fund our public schools to provide teachers with the resources needed to help our students succeed, while keeping guns out of places where our students learn.
#CA45
Today is
#TaxDay
for Americans... unless of course you're one of Michelle Steel's corporate cronies or billionaire donors who received a massive tax break at the expense of working class families.
I’m running for Congress because the people of California deserve a leader who isn’t beholden to a specific party or donor.
I’m running to put our district first.
After another day of counting, I maintained my position as the leading Democrat in
#CA45
, but the race is still too close to call.
Thank you again to all those who supported me. Stay tuned for more updates!
Michelle Steel’s vote against the bipartisan infrastructure bill was a vote against our country’s future.
We must increase investment in California’s 45th Congressional District.
California continues to experience the effects of extreme weather and climate change.
While some, like Rep. Michelle Steel, fail to recognize this danger, I will fight for increased investment into climate solutions when I am in Congress.
Earlier this week, I was able to join
@eqca
and other allies of the LGBTQ+ community to celeberate the start of
#Pride
.
Together we have to stop MAGA extremist anti LGBTQ+ candidates like Michelle Steel. With your help I will defeat her.
#CA45