California State SenateCandidate for District 37

Dave Min is a father, a devoted husband, and a UC Irvine law professor who has dedicated his life to improving the economic opportunities available to working families. After graduating from Wharton and Harvard Law School, Dave began his career as an Enforcement attorney at the Securities and Exchange Commission, turning down higher paying private sector jobs to help protect the retirement security of seniors and help clean up an unfair and corrupt financial system in the aftermath of the Enron and Worldcom accounting scandals.

Dave went on to work as an economic and financial policy advisor for Senator Chuck Schumer and as an economic policy director at the Center for American Progress. He is a first generation Korean-American and native California who lives and works in Irvine with his wife and UC Irvine School of Law colleague Jane Stoever, where they are raising their three children. Dave is one of the country’s leading experts on banking and housing policy, and he has testified six times before Congress on these issues. His work has been featured in national media outlets such as the New York Times, and he has been a regular guest on TV and radio outlets including CNBC and NPR’s Marketplace.

Endorsed by: California Federation of Teachers, California Teachers Association, Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, California League of Conservation Voters, and Equality California. Here's why:

Dave Min isn’t a career politician – he’s a father and UC Irvine Law Professor, running to stand up for California families against the divisive politics of the Trump Administration. Dave Min is a former prosecutor on Wall Street who has spent his career fighting for a fair economy. He went after the big banks that caused the housing crisis and helped save millions of families from foreclosure. He’s a leading economic expert who’s testified six times before Congress.

Dave Min is a native Californian, son of Korean immigrants, and UC Irvine Law Professor. He embodies the American Dream and he’ll fight to keep it alive for future generations.

Dave Min’s priorities: women’s equality, universal healthcare, quality public schools, ending homelessness, preventing gun violence, improving transportation, combating climate change.

Women: "Dave Min is 100% pro-choice and has fought and defended women's rights --- in the workplace, the doctor's office, and our community." – California State Controller Betty Yee

Environment: “Dave Min is the candidate we trust to be a champion for clean energy, protecting our coastlines, and safeguarding our air and water.” – CA League of Conservation Voters

Healthcare: “Dave Min will fight for access to quality, affordable care for all Californians.” – Dr. Richard Pan, Chair, Senate Health Committee

Dave is married to Jane Stoever, who directs UC Irvine School of Law’s Domestic Violence Clinic and is a leading advocate for survivors of abuse. They live in Irvine with their three children.

Defending Our American Dream – DaveMin.com