CA Democrat running for Porter’s seat admits to DUI.

Daniel ChaitinMay 4, 2023

California Democrat Apologizes for Drunk Driving

A California Democrat running for Congress apologized on Wednesday for drunk driving. State Sen. Dave Min, who is vying to replace Rep. Katie Porter in the House as she runs for a Senate seat, was cited for a misdemeanor for driving under the influence. In a post on Facebook, Min accepted full responsibility for his actions and apologized to his family, constituents, and supporters.

Min’s Background and Campaign

Min, a former business law professor at UC Irvine, lost a 2018 primary bid for the U.S. House seat that Porter went on to win that year. He then ran and got elected to the state Senate in 2020. Min’s campaign website touts his legislative record featuring bills focused on gun violence prevention and the climate. He is a first-generation Korean-American and is running for Congress to create a better California for the children of Orange County.

Porter has endorsed Min to replace her, saying he has “proven that he can win in this area while delivering on a progressive agenda with real results.” Two other prominent House Democrats, Reps. Adam Schiff and Barbara Lee, have announced campaigns to replace Sen. Dianne Feinstein.

Other Contenders for Porter’s Seat

A number of people have announced campaigns for Porter’s seat in the 2024 race. Among them is former state Assembly member Scott Baugh, a Republican. Another contender had been former Rep. Harley Rouda (D-CA), but he announced last month that he was ending his bid to get back into Congress because of a brain injury.