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Dan Tran
Dan Tran (Republican Party) ran for election to the California State Assembly to represent District 48. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Tran completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Dan Tran was born in Los Angeles, California. He earned a high school diploma from Glendora High School, an associate degree from Citrus College in 1997, and a bachelor's degree from Azusa Pacific University in 2005. His career experience includes working as a real estate professional.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: California State Assembly elections, 2024
General election
General election for California State Assembly District 48
Incumbent Blanca Rubio defeated Dan Tran in the general election for California State Assembly District 48 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Blanca Rubio (D) | 61.8 | 101,637 |
Dan Tran (R)  | 38.2 | 62,880 | ||
| Total votes: 164,517 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for California State Assembly District 48
Incumbent Blanca Rubio and Dan Tran defeated Brian Calderón Tabatabai in the primary for California State Assembly District 48 on March 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Blanca Rubio (D) | 41.4 | 27,471 |
| ✔ | Dan Tran (R) | 39.5 | 26,226 | |
 | Brian Calderón Tabatabai (D) | 19.1 | 12,712 | |
| Total votes: 66,409 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Tran in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Dan Tran completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Tran's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- Community-Focused Leadership: As a lifelong resident of the area and a parent raising my children here, I am deeply committed to preserving and enhancing the quality of life in our community. My goal is to create a safer, more prosperous environment for all families.
- As someone with a long-standing career in real estate, I’ve seen firsthand the challenges that many face in achieving the dream of homeownership. That’s why I’m committed to creating community programs that educate and advocate for sustainable homeownership—especially for first-time buyers. I believe everyone deserves the opportunity to own a home and build a strong foundation for their families. My goal is to ensure that our community has the resources and support needed to make homeownership a reality for all.
- Commitment to Education and Opportunity: As a first-generation American who graduated with honors from Azusa Pacific University, I know firsthand the importance of education and opportunity. I am dedicated to advocating for quality education and programs that help our children and future generations succeed. It is important to show appreciation for those that are making it happen.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 7, 2024
