As the son of Korean immigrants, I learned the importance of hard work, education and economic opportunity from my parents.
 

As the son of Korean immigrants, I learned the importance of hard work, education and economic opportunity from my parents.

They came to this country from Korea in 1971 for their graduate studies, and ended up settling down in California to raise my younger brother and me. 

Photo of Dave with his family

Their story has undoubtedly driven my career in service. Since graduating law school, I’ve worked at the SEC to prosecute corporate fraud, taught at UC Irvine, and represented Orange County in the State Senate – flipping this exact area from Red to Blue in 2020.

But through it all, my proudest accomplishment has been raising my three wonderful children with my wife, Jane.

Photo of Dave, Jane, and the kids

Who I am and where I come from is why I've always fought to preserve the American Dream that attracted my parents and so many immigrants just like them to come and plant roots here. 

I want my kids to grow up in the same California that I did – one where everyone has a fair shot at the American Dream, where we prioritize our environment and the education and safety of our children, and where we maintain the spirit of openness and innovation that makes America so special.

But right now, I need your help. This election here in CA-47 is going to be incredibly close, and it’s going to decide which party controls Congress.

I’m going to spend every day between now and November 5th reaching out to every single voter in our community to share my values and my vision for Orange County — but I can’t get that message out without your help. Will you pitch in today and help me win this race?

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I'm grateful to have you on my team.

Thank you,

Dave