The political landscape in southeast Michigan is heating up as another contender enters a pivotal congressional race. Eric Chung from Sterling Heights has stepped into the arena for Michigan’s 10th Congressional District, a seat that could see fierce competition in the upcoming election cycle.
Chung, who made his campaign announcement on Wednesday, is now among five Democrats vying to succeed John James, the current representative who has set his sights on the governorship in 2026. More details about the candidates can be found here.
Sharing his personal journey, Chung reflects on his immigrant roots, being the son of Vietnamese immigrants, and his father’s career as an auto worker in Macomb County. His academic path took him through Michigan’s public schools to prestigious institutions, Harvard College and Yale Law School. As a professional, Chung has served as both an educator and a lawyer, the latter at the U.S. Commerce Department focusing on the CHIPS and Science Act.
In a statement to Michigan Public, Chung expressed his motivation: “I’m running for Congress because I love our country, and I love Michigan, and I want to see it move forward, not backwards.” His campaign is centered on economic issues, safeguarding social programs, and enhancing educational opportunities.
Chung’s vision includes educational reforms that cater to individual student needs and promote workforce training, aiming to equip students for future careers. He emphasizes the importance of ensuring government accountability to the constitution, advocating for checks on governmental power. “I’m going to be focused on making sure that we have a government that does follow the constitution and the rule of law,” Chung stated.
For additional information on his background and campaign platform, visit this page. His campaign also concentrates on creating a fair economy, inspired by his own experiences achieving the American dream. “I ultimately went to law school and became a lawyer because I want to make sure that the deck is not stacked against any of my students, any children, any families,” he explained.
Michigan’s 10th Congressional District, which Chung aims to represent, incorporates areas of Macomb and Oakland counties. More details about the district are available here.
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