Long Tran | |
|---|---|
 Official portrait, 2023 | |
| Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 80th district | |
| Assumed office January 9, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Mike Wilensky (redistricting) |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Democratic |
Long Tran is an American politician from the Georgia Democratic Party who serves as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives1 representing District 80.2
Career
Tran runs a cafe in Peachtree Corners, Georgia. He has been involved in politics since hosting an event for Jon Ossoff in 2017 and has advocated for increased political outreach to Asian American and Pacific Islanders.3 He also organized Asian American voters in the 2020 Georgia US Senate runoff elections.4 In April 2021, Tran introduced Joe Biden at a rally in Duluth, Georgia.5
In February 2022, he announced his campaign for the Georgia House of Representatives following redistricting, seeking the 80th district in the 2022 election.6 When Tran took office in January 2023, the legislature was noted as the most diverse in Georgia's history.7
Tran voted to legalize sports gambling in March 2026, stating the best way to regulate the industry was to legalize it and casting the issue as a matter of national security since gambling companies are often offshored.8
Personal life
Tran resides in Dunwoody, Georgia, and is the son of refugees from South Vietnam.9 After taking his seat in the Georgia House of Representatives, Tran stated he began growing a beard after being routinely confused by colleagues for fellow Asian American legislators Sam Park and Marvin Lim.7
Electoral history
2022
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Long Tran | 12,096 | 57.13% | |
| Republican | Brian Anderson | 9,077 | 42.87% | |
| Total votes | 21,173 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2024
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Long Tran (incumbent) | 3,736 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 3,736 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Long Tran (incumbent) | 15,457 | 59.6% | |
| Republican | Brian Anderson | 10,473 | 40.4% | |
| Total votes | 25,930 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
References
References
- Prabhu, Maya. "Diverse Georgia Legislature made for awkward moments, learning experiences". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
- "Long Tran". Ballotpedia. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
- Wang, Amy B (November 28, 2020). "Record Asian American turnout helped Biden win Georgia. Can it help flip the Senate?". Washington Post. Retrieved May 18, 2026.
- Barrón-López, Laura (December 18, 2020). "Democratic organizers set their sights on Asian American voters to win control of the Senate". Politico. Retrieved May 18, 2026.
- Purcell, Sammie (April 30, 2021). "Dunwoody resident introduces President Biden at Gwinnett rally". RoughDraft Atlanta. Retrieved May 18, 2026.
- Purcell, Sammie (February 1, 2022). "Local cafe owner intends to run for House seat". RoughDraft Atlanta. Retrieved May 18, 2026.
- Prabhu, Maya (April 11, 2023). "Georgia's Most Diverse Legislature Brings Learning Experiences". Governing. Retrieved May 18, 2026.
- Williams, Ross (March 7, 2026). "State House rejects sports betting legalization in Georgia". Georgia Recorder. Retrieved May 18, 2026.
- "Long Tran". Asian American Advocacy Fund. September 7, 2022. Retrieved February 23, 2024.