Judy ChuJudy Chu

For Congresswoman Judy Chu, the fight to end gun violence is deeply personal. In January 2023, a gunman opened fire at the Star Dance Ballroom in Monterey Park, California, in her district—killing 11 innocent people, injuring nine others, and forever changing a tight-knit community.

This candidate does not actively take money from foreign interest lobbies like AIPAC or DMFI and has signed block the bombs act. She is encouraged to continue improving their legislative record on Israel-Palestine issues.

Primary: Jun 2, 2026

Judy Chu is running for re-election to Congress in California’s 28th District. She won the primary with 58% of the vote. In 2024, she won the general election with 65% of the vote on June 2. She is serving in her eighth term. Chu started her public service with the Board of Education for Garvey School District in 1985. From there, she was elected to the Monterey Park City Council, where she served as Mayor three times. She then was elected to the State Assembly and then California’s elected tax board, known as the State Board of Equalization. Chu serves on the House Ways and Means Committee and House Budget Committee. She is also a member of the Congressional Freethought Caucus. Rep. Chu is a Unitarian Universalist and an ally of our community.

Harm Reduction. Incumbent with police union endorsements; supports police reform and secured funding for mobile crisis programs.