Biography
Dave Min, born on March 5, 1976, in Providence, Rhode Island, is a first-generation Korean American and a member of the Democratic Party. He currently serves as the U.S. Representative for California's 47th Congressional District, having assumed office on January 3, 2025. Prior to his election to Congress, Min represented California's 37th State Senate District from 2020 to 2024. Before entering politics, he was a law professor at the University of California, Irvine, and held positions as an enforcement attorney at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and as a senior economic policy advisor to Senator Chuck Schumer.
Education
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University of Pennsylvania: Bachelor of Science in Economics from the Wharton School and Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, 1999.
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Harvard Law School: Juris Doctor, 2002.
Political Experience
- *California State Senate *: Represented the 37th District, focusing on issues such as gun violence prevention, climate action, economic development, and public education. Served as Chair of the Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee.
- *U.S. House of Representatives *: Elected to represent California's 47th Congressional District, succeeding Katie Porter.
Notable Achievements
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Reproductive Rights: Authored legislation that led to Proposition 1, enshrining abortion rights in California's Constitution.
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Gun Control: Introduced and passed bills prohibiting gun shows on state property, including state-owned county fairgrounds.
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Climate Action: Authored legislation to end offshore oil drilling and to preserve 30% of California’s open spaces and coastal waters by 2030.
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Education Advocacy: Endorsed by major educational organizations, including the National Education Association and the California Teachers Association, for his commitment to public education.
Min's legislative efforts reflect his dedication to progressive values, including environmental protection, public safety, and educational equity.
