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Eric Ching
Eric Ching (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent California's 38th Congressional District. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Eric Ching was born in Taipei, Taiwan. He earned a high school diploma from Alhambra High School and a bachelor's degree from California State University, Los Angeles in 1995. His career experience includes working as an IT professional. He has been associated with the Wanyu Foundation, Pastor Prayer Network, and City Blessing Church.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: California's 38th Congressional District election, 2024
California's 38th Congressional District election, 2024 (March 5 top-two primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House California District 38
Incumbent Linda Sánchez defeated Eric Ching in the general election for U.S. House California District 38 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Linda Sánchez (D) | 59.8 | 165,110 |
 | Eric Ching (R) | 40.2 | 110,818 | |
| Total votes: 275,928 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for U.S. House California District 38
Incumbent Linda Sánchez and Eric Ching defeated John Sarega and Robert Zhang Ochoa in the primary for U.S. House California District 38 on March 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Linda Sánchez (D) | 56.2 | 62,325 |
| ✔ | | Eric Ching (R) | 24.1 | 26,744 |
| John Sarega (R) | 12.5 | 13,841 | ||
 | Robert Zhang Ochoa (R) | 7.2 | 8,034 | |
| Total votes: 110,944 | |||
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Endorsements
Ching received the following endorsements.
Pledges
Ching signed the following pledges.
2022
See also: California's 38th Congressional District election, 2022
General election
General election for U.S. House California District 38
Incumbent Linda Sánchez defeated Eric Ching in the general election for U.S. House California District 38 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Linda Sánchez (D) | 58.1 | 101,260 |
| Eric Ching (R) | 41.9 | 73,051 | |
| Total votes: 174,311 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for U.S. House California District 38
Incumbent Linda Sánchez and Eric Ching defeated John Sarega in the primary for U.S. House California District 38 on June 7, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Linda Sánchez (D) | 58.7 | 58,586 |
| ✔ | | Eric Ching (R) | 30.5 | 30,436 |
| John Sarega (R) | 10.8 | 10,768 | ||
| Total votes: 99,790 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Elizabeth Moreira (D)
- Sylvester Ani (D)
- Mitch Clemmons (R)
Endorsements
To view Ching's endorsements in the 2022 election, please click here.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Eric Ching did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign website
Ching’s campaign website stated the following:
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For Our Country I Will:
For Our Families I Will:
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| —Eric Ching’s campaign website (2024)[3] | ||
2022
Video for Ballotpedia
| Video submitted to Ballotpedia Released Aug 18, 2022 |
Eric Ching completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Ching's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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As a first-generation immigrant, successful businessman, father, and man of faith, I have a proven track record serving as Mayor and council member, making the City of Walnut one of the best cities to live in.
As your congressman, I will improve the economy, secure the border, protect our unborn, advocate for education, and defend our constitution. Because God and you come first.- You First, I serve God and I serve you. Your interests come first.
- Safety, Economy, and Education are the fundamentals to a better future, and I will ensure these keys for all.
- As a first-generation immigrant, America is my country and I want all to have their American Dream!
With the senseless killing of the father, the family not only lost their father but also their income, eventually losing their home. There was no restitution for the family and to date the criminal has yet to be deported, with only having to serve a 4.5 years sentence for kiling an individual.
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Campaign website
Ching's campaign website stated the following:
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For Our Country I Will: Support and Defend the Constitution of the United States I will support our rights to the freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of assembly and the right to petition the government. I will support our rights to keep and bear arms. I will support our rights to be protected from unreasonable searches and seizures and sets out requirements for search warrants based on probable cause. I will work on ensuring our federal laws follow the Constitution of the United States of America. Boost Border Security We share approximately 7,000 miles of land, river, lake, and coastal borders with Canada and Mexico. These borders are gateways to our economic prosperity as well as our security and national sovereignty. I will promote legal trade and tourism while supporting ways to best secure our border from the illegal movement of weapons, drugs, contraband, and people. Ensuring Transparency, Integrity, and Honesty in our Government The main functions of governments are to establish laws to maintain order, provide service, and protect people. The government’s power should be used appropriately within existing constitutional boundaries and current laws. I will support laws which promote the highest transparency, integrity, and honesty in our government. I will support laws that keep government officials’ compensations reasonable. I will support term limits for federal, state, and local officials.
Keep our Community Safe by Being Tough on Crime I will support due process and prohibit self-incrimination and double jeopardy. I will support a speedy public trial by jury and oppose excessive fines and excessive bail, as well as cruel and unusual punishment. We must protect our homes, schools, businesses, and neighborhoods from criminals by ways of deterrence. I support showing mercy, but we must seek proper justice for those who commit crimes. I will support laws that hold officials accountable who selectively neglect to do their jobs. Criminals should pay restitution to society and their victims for what they have committed. Additionally, I will work on setting up policies to help victims financially and to help them get their lives back. As a mental health advocate, I have teamed up with organizations to support those who are struggling with homelessness as a result of mental illness. I will support legislation to encourage various treatment centers to help victims with substance abuse and to make sure that they are cared for properly to return back to their lives. Maintain High Educational Standards, Restore Parental Rights, and Prevent Identity-Based Entrance Policies As a proud parent of two wonderful daughters who graduated from public schools, I will help schools maintain high standards. I support school choice, and I will empower parents to use their ability to decide which schools are best for their kids. I will oppose any identity-based entrance policies or racially divisive material from being part of school curriculums. I believe that we need to be fair in choosing which schools our children are able to attend. Encourage and Promote Economic Growth As a business owner, I understand that it is vital to provide businesses with a steady environment. I will support the removal of burdensome regulations while promoting legislation to aid and protect U.S.-based businesses and workers from unfair practices within the United States of America and foreign entities.[2] |
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| —Eric Ching's campaign website (2022)[4] | ||
Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on September 6, 2022
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Eric Ching, U.S. Congress, “Solution,” accessed February 8, 2024
- ↑ Eric Ching for Congress, “Solutions,” accessed May 24, 2022
