Ed Chau

Ed Chau was the Democratic nominee in the 2008 congressional elections for the 42nd Congressional District (map) of California. On June 3, 2008, he received the Democratic nomination to challenge incumbent Rep. Gary Miller (R-Calif.), but lost to Miller in the November general election.

Positions, record and controversies
Prior to the general eleciton, Chau did not live in the California 42nd district and did not plan to relocate unless he won the general election in Fall 2008.

2008 elections
On June 3, 2008, Chau won the Democratic nomination to challenge incumbent Rep. Gary Miller (R-Calif.), but lost to Miller in the November general election.

Committees
Chau will be assigned committees if and when he is elected to Congress.

External resources

 * 2008 Race Tracker page on California’s 42nd Congressional District
 * Official Ed Chau campaign website
 * The Centrist OC Blog Race Coverage