Get the facts on the California candidates running for election to the District 46 — U.S. House of Representatives
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About this office
Representatives are elected to two-year terms to represent the people of a specific congressional district in the federal government. They introduce and vote on new laws, hold hearings, and are responsible for approving federal taxes.
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My Top 3 Priorities
Making College Affordable, Because Education is a Universal Right
Striving for LGBT Equality
Promoting Fair and Humane Immigration Policy
Experience
Biography
Born in a UN refugee camp, Bao was carried to the United States by his parents to escape oppression in Vietnam. He grew up in the 46th district, attended Garden Grove public schools, and graduated from Pacifica High School.
Bao was elected Mayor of Garden Grove in 2014, where he has increased government transparency and fought corruption. Upon his swearing-in, he became the first directly- elected Vietnamese American Democratic Mayor in the United States. He is the city’s first Vietnamese American and first Openly LGBTQ Mayor. Prior to his historic election, he served as member of the Garden Grove Unified School District Board of Education.
Who gave money to this candidate?
Contributions
Total money raised: $276,759
Top contributors that gave money to support the candidate, by organization:
1
Employees of California Fuels & Lubricants
$10,800
2
Employees of California Waste Solutions
$5,400
2
Employees of Greater Southern California Towing
$5,400
2
Employees of Vapen Clear
$5,400
3
United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW)
$5,000
More information about contributions
By State:
California 90.73%
District of Columbia 2.46%
Arizona 1.74%
New York 1.30%
Other 3.77%
By Size:
Large contributions (83.37%)
Small contributions (16.63%)
By Type:
From organizations (9.47%)
From individuals (90.53%)
Source: MapLight analysis of data from the Federal Election Commission.
