Tri Ta was elected to represent California’s 70th Assembly District in 2022. Prior to serving in the Legislature, Ta made history in 2012 when he became the first Vietnamese-American elected mayor in the United States. He began his public service career on the Westminster City Council in 2006 and was selected as Mayor Pro Tem in 2008.

Ta’s American journey began when his family immigrated to the United States from Saigon, Vietnam in search of political freedom. He quickly embraced his new home, graduating from Cal State Los Angeles just a few years after arriving.

A small business owner himself, Ta understands the challenges entrepreneurs face in California’s regulatory environment. His experience as both a business owner and a community advocate inspired him to pursue public office.

Since joining the Legislature, Assemblyman Ta has focused on lowering costs for working families, reducing homelessness, enhancing public safety, and improving quality of life across the region. In his first year, he authored four bills that were signed into law, including measures to increase accountability for failed public safety policies and expand access to vocational education.

Ta’s efforts have earned widespread recognition. In 2024, he was named “Legislator of the Year” by the Community Associations Institute for his work on HOA board accountability reform. In 2025, he was honored as “Elected Official of the Year” by the Regional Center of Orange County for his strong advocacy on behalf of individuals with developmental disabilities. He also received an A+ rating from the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association for his unwavering commitment to protecting Proposition 13.

Assemblyman Ta lives in Westminster with his wife and two daughters.