Dave Min’s Statement on the Anniversary of October 7th Attack

IRVINE, CA — Today, State Senator and candidate for California’s 47th Congressional District Dave Min made the following statement on the first anniversary of the October 7th, 2023 attacks perpetrated by Hamas against the State of Israel:

“Today marks one year since the horrifying terrorist attacks on Israel that took place on October 7. The cruel and deliberately shocking violence committed by Hamas on that day strikes at the very core of our humanity. Today also marks a full year of living in captivity for the innocent hostages taken by Hamas, including several Americans. I pray for the return of the remaining hostages and a return to peace in the region.”

The statement echoes Min’s comments made last year immediately in the aftermath of the October 7th attacks: “The despicable invasion of Israel and terror attacks on Israeli citizens by Hamas and Islamic Jihad are war crimes, and those responsible must be held accountable. I stand with Israel as it seeks to defend its borders and secure the safety of its citizens, and my heart goes to the families and friends who have lost loved ones," Min said.

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 California’s 47th is an open DCCC Red To Blue Congressional District in Orange County that includes the Cities of Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Newport Beach, and Seal Beach, and portions of Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, and Laguna Woods. Incumbent Democratic Representative Katie Porter is not running for re-election. In 2022, Porter defeated former Assemblymember Republican Scott Baugh by 3.44% in this district. State Senator Dave Min currently represents over 80% of Congressional District 47 in Sacramento. In 2020, Min received over 158,000 votes within CA-47, defeating incumbent John Moorlach by 5.15% in this area. 19% of the registered voters in CA-47 are of Asian and Pacific Islander descent, including one of the largest Korean-American populations in the country.