End Citizens United // Let America Vote Endorses Dave Min for Congress
IRVINE, CA — Dave Min, a staunch advocate for removing Big Money from politics, has proudly received the endorsement of End Citizens United // Let America Vote. Unlike his opponent, Scott Baugh, whose career has been marred by allegations of corruption, Dave has committed to not accepting a single dollar of corporate PAC money, ensuring his accountability to the people of Orange County alone, not special interests.
“As we face unprecedented threats against our democracy, we need strong leaders who will stand up for the people while in Congress—and Dave Min is that leader,” said Tiffany Muller, President of End Citizens United // Let America Vote. “He knows our democracy cannot work unless every voice is heard, not just special interests —that’s why he’s refusing to take a dime of corporate PAC money. Orange County families can trust Dave to fight for the issues that are most pressing to them, like protecting abortion rights, getting rid of Big Money’s influence in politics, and lowering the price of prescription drugs. We are excited to endorse Dave and look forward to helping him win.”
As a state senator, Min introduced legislation to protect Californians from unlawful voter ID requirements, to ensure that every person was able to exercise one of their most fundamental freedoms. He also introduced anti-corruption legislation that would bar public officials from granting government contracts to family members. He supports federal protections such as the Freedom to Vote Act and the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. He believes that Congress must shine a light on the dark money in our political system and firmly supports legislation that would create more transparency and accountability, like the DISCLOSE Act.
“Campaign finance is fundamentally broken in America today,” said State Senator Dave Min. “The flood of special interest dark money and pay-to-play politics at the highest levels of our government— including Supreme Court Justices, U.S. Senators, and former Presidents— have undermined public trust in the integrity of our political institutions. We must strengthen and reinvigorate our democracy, and that starts by electing people who will stand up to dark money and special interests. I’m proud to be the only candidate in this race who is not taking corporate PAC money, and I’m grateful for the endorsements of End Citizens United // Let America Vote.”
Before his time as a State Senator, Dave Min served at the Securities and Exchange Committee and in Senator Chuck Schumer’s office, where he focused on financial regulation and anti-corruption measures. His extensive experience crafting legislation to enhance transparency and accountability in government starkly contrasts with the troubled legal history of his Republican opponent, Scott Baugh. Previously, Baugh was charged with multiple felonies and misdemeanors, accused of campaign finance violations and of convincing his campaign treasurer to commit perjury. He also sponsored legislation aimed at easing the burden on white-collar defendants, including a bill that allowed them to have their lawyers present during grand jury testimonies—a move criticized by then-State Senator Adam Schiff as a "bill of rights for white-collar defendants." Additionally, Baugh pushed for a bill that would require prosecutors to disclose exculpatory evidence in grand jury cases, a measure that was alleged to benefit him personally.
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California’s 47th is an open 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 Katie Porter is vacating the seat to run for U.S. Senate. In 2022, Porter defeated former Assemblymember Republican Scott Baugh by 3.44% in this “toss-up” 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.