U.S. Rep. David Min, a Democrat, is seeking re-election to California's 47th Congressional District, which includes Newport Beach. The Nov. 3, 2026, general election will pit Min against Republican Jenny Rae Le Roux.
Min, according to his congressional website, said he authored more than 30 laws as a state senator, including measures on domestic violence, gun violence prevention and environmental protection.
Candidate information
- Party: Democratic
- Residence: Irvine
- Born: March 5, 1976, in Providence, Rhode Island; raised in Palo Alto
- Family: Wife Jane and three children
- Education: Bachelor's degree in philosophy and economics, University of Pennsylvania (1999); juris doctor, Harvard University (2002)
Experience and public service
Min has held roles in law, policy and elected office. According to BallotReady and Wikipedia, his experience includes:
- U.S. House of Representatives, California's 47th Congressional District (2025–present)
- California State Senate (2020–2024), where he chaired the Natural Resources and Water Committee
- Law professor, University of California, Irvine (starting 2012)
- Policy director, Center for American Progress
- Counsel and senior policy advisor, Joint Economic Committee, U.S. Congress
- Counsel, U.S. Senate Banking Committee (for Sen. Chuck Schumer)
- Lawyer, Securities and Exchange Commission
- Associate, WilmerHale (2004–2007)
On the issues
The following positions are drawn from Min's campaign website and responses submitted through BallotReady. They reflect the candidate's own stated views.
Environment and energy: Min said he supports stopping offshore drilling and protecting communities from wildfires. He said federal policy has a role in driving green innovation and incentivizing private investment in sectors like heavy-duty transit and aviation. Min said on his campaign site that he is "working with Democrats and Republicans to find common ground" on environmental issues.
Gun safety: Min said he supports renewing the assault weapons ban, expanding background checks and red flag laws. He said he introduced legislation addressing 3D-printed firearms and ghost guns.
Reproductive rights: Min said he has sponsored legislation to codify Roe v. Wade into federal law. He said he supports restoring and expanding federal protections and funding for reproductive health care.
Education: Min said he wants to rethink public education to prepare students and adults for a changing economy. He said more vocational training and adult education programs will be needed as AI and automation increase. He said he will push for smaller class sizes and support for teachers.
Health care: Min said he supports restoring enhanced premium tax credits and essential funding for Medicaid and Medicare. He said he opposes efforts to raise health care costs. Min said he supports Medicare for All as a pathway to universal coverage, allowing people to buy into Medicare while keeping private insurance if they choose.
Endorsements
Min has received endorsements from the California Democratic Party, the California Teachers' Association, the AFL-CIO, the Sierra Club, the League of Conservation Voters, Brady: United Against Gun Violence, Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino and the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, according to BallotReady.
Candidate positions were drawn from responses submitted through BallotReady and the candidate's campaign website. The Newport Signal did not hear back for an interview with the candidate for this profile.
