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David Pan

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David Pan
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Candidate, U.S. House California District 46

Elections and appointments
Next election

November 3, 2026

Education

Bachelor's

Stanford University

Graduate

Columbia University

Personal
Birthplace
Chicago, Ill.
Profession
Professor
Contact

David Pan (Republican Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent California's 46th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]

Biography

David Pan was born in Chicago, Illinois, and lives in California. Pan earned an undergraduate degree from Stanford University and a graduate degree from Columbia University. His career experience includes working at Washington University in St. Louis, Stanford University, Pennsylvania State University, and, since 2006, at U.C. Irvine as a professor of German. He also worked as a management consultant at McKinsey and Company in Los Angeles.[1]

Elections

2026

See also: California's 46th Congressional District election, 2026

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General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

General election for U.S. House California District 46

Incumbent Lou Correa, Christian Mendez, and David Pan are running in the general election for U.S. House California District 46 on November 3, 2026.


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2024

See also: California's 46th Congressional District election, 2024

California's 46th Congressional District election, 2024 (March 5 top-two primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House California District 46

Incumbent Lou Correa defeated David Pan in the general election for U.S. House California District 46 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Lou Correa
Lou Correa (D)
 
63.4
 
134,013
Image of David Pan
David Pan (R)
 
36.6
 
77,279

Total votes: 211,292
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for U.S. House California District 46

Incumbent Lou Correa and David Pan advanced from the primary for U.S. House California District 46 on March 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Lou Correa
Lou Correa (D)
 
60.6
 
46,184
Image of David Pan
David Pan (R)
 
39.4
 
30,032

Total votes: 76,216
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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2026

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2024

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Campaign website

Pan’s campaign website stated the following:

ENSURING PUBLIC SAFETY
Rising crime is endangering our families and neighborhoods. To make our streets safe again, we need to recruit more police and enforce our laws.

SCHOOL CHOICE FOR PARENTS
Our schools are not always preparing our children to really advance in life. Parents should have the information they need to make decisions about their children’s education, and they should have access to all the educational options in their community.

REDUCING INFLATION
Rising prices for housing, food, and gas are making life difficult for working families. Reducing the size and reach of government will put money back in the hands of families and create jobs.

SECURING OUR BORDERS
Illegal migrants and drugs are flowing unhindered into our country. To regain control over our future, we need to secure our border and develop a consistent immigration policy.

SUPPORTING SMALL BUSINESSES
Small businesses struggle with high costs. Reducing taxes and regulations on small businesses will create jobs and renew our communities.

CONFRONTING OUR NATIONAL DEBT
The United States has a debt problem. In 2000, our national debt was 54% of our GDP. Today it is over 120% and rising. It is time for serious solutions that will lead to long-term financial stability.[2]

—David Pan’s campaign website (2024)[3]

Campaign finance summary


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David Pan campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2026* U.S. House California District 46Candidacy Declared general$17,034 $13,119
2024* U.S. House California District 46Lost general$88,907 $86,007
Grand total$105,941 $99,126
Sources: OpenSecretsFederal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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External links

Footnotes

  1. David Pan for Congress, "Bio," accessed January 28, 2024
  2. Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
  3. David Pan for Congress, “Issues,” accessed January 28, 2024


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