EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — California State Senator Dave Min is running for a seat in the 47th Congressional District, soon to be vacated by Katie Porter and one that could determine the balance of power in the House come November.

The Democratic candidate, who is the son of Korean immigrants, spoke with “Inside the Issues” host Amrit Singh about fighting anti-Asian hate after several of his campaign signs were vandalized with anti-Asian slurs.

Min explained what he would like to see happen if the suspect were to be found guilty.

“I’d like to see maybe some community service, some education. But look, this type of hate is far too common. In Orange County, across the country, we saw a resurgence in anti-Asian hate when Donald Trump started blaming the COVID-19 pandemic on China, the China virus. We saw it in my district. I spent a lot of time, as you mentioned, in the state Senate combatting anti-Asian hate with legislation, by appearing and just announcing it. So, it was disappointing, but not surprising, that this happened,” he said.

Min is running against Republican candidate Scott Baugh, who lost the election to Porter in 2022. Min was elected to the California Senate in 2020.

“I’m someone who spent my time in public service,” he said. “As the son of immigrants, I have always appreciated what this country stands for, the opportunities it’s offered to my parents, to me and my brother. We are the American dream and I’ve tried to give back my whole career. I spent the first part of my career in government holding Wall Street accountable. Then later went on to teach at UCI Law School.”

Other interview topics included the environment, tax policies and many of the issues that affect voters in District 47. 

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