Long Tran
Long Tran (Democratic Party) is a member of the Georgia House of Representatives, representing District 80. He assumed office on January 9, 2023. His current term ends on January 13, 2025.
Tran (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Georgia House of Representatives to represent District 80. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024. He advanced from the Democratic primary on May 21, 2024.
Tran completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Long Tran lives in Dunwoody, Georgia.[1][2] He attended Sinclair Community College and Ohio State University.[3]Tran's career experience includes owning Peachy Corners Café and working as a network security consultant. He has served on the Mayor of Dunwoody’s Economic Recovery Advisory Board, on the governing boards of Chesnut Elementary School and Peachtree Middle School, and as the chair of the Cub Scout Pack 477.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2023-2024
Tran was assigned to the following committees:
- Code Revision Committee
- Creative Arts & Entertainment Committee
- Committee on Technology and Infrastructure Innovation
Elections
2024
See also: Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 80
Incumbent Long Tran and Brian Anderson are running in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 80 on November 5, 2024.
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 80
Incumbent Long Tran advanced from the Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 80 on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Long Tran | 100.0 | 3,736 |
| Total votes: 3,736 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 80
Brian Anderson advanced from the Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 80 on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Brian Anderson | 100.0 | 1,567 |
| Total votes: 1,567 | |||
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2022
See also: Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 80
Long Tran defeated Brian Anderson in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 80 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Long Tran (D) | 57.1 | 12,096 |
| Brian Anderson (R) | 42.9 | 9,077 | |
| Total votes: 21,173 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 80
Long Tran advanced from the Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 80 on May 24, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Long Tran | 100.0 | 3,240 |
| Total votes: 3,240 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 80
Brian Anderson advanced from the Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 80 on May 24, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Brian Anderson | 100.0 | 4,256 |
| Total votes: 4,256 | |||
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Long Tran completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Tran's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I’m the current State Representative for District 80 representing the cities of Dunwoody, Doraville, and Chamblee. I own Peachy Corners Cafe a mom and pop coffee shop that we opened a few weeks before the pandemic hit. As a business owner that hires locally in the district. It has given be a unique voice to advocate on behalf of those living in District 80. I’ve served my neighbors through being on the Economic Recover Advisory Committee to the city of Dunwoody, served on the charter school governing boards of Chesnut Elementary and Peachtree Middle School, and served as Cub Scout Pack Chair for 7 years. My experiences in the I.T. Industry, Film Industry, and as a Small Business Owner has provided me insight to understand legislation that comes through the 3 committees I serve on (Technology and Infrastructure, Arts and Entertainment, Code Revision). I was also appointed by the Speaker of the House to serve on the Natural Resources and Infrastructure Committee of the National Council of State Legislators. I was awarded an A+ rating my first year from the Georgia Chamber of Commerce. I was also named one of Georgia’s top 25 leaders by Georgia Asian Times. I have formed working relationships with the cities and county of my district developing a reputation for bridge building. I also worked across the aisle to co-sponsor legislation. This work allowed me to focus on the goals of lowering taxes, improving schools and making Georgia a safe home for hard working families.
- I’m asking the voters of District 80 that we continue the work to bring new industries and provide new career opportunities to our district throughout Georgia. Vote for Long Tran.
- I’m asking the voters of District 80 to join me in improving our schools and bringing technical colleges and skills training programs to our district. This is the best way to prepare the next generation to attain family building careers as we enter into a manufacturing renaissance here in Georgia. Vote for Long Tran.
- I am the voters to look towards the future and not the past. We need to invest in public safety to retain, recruit and prepare our next generation of first responders. Paramedics, nurses, fire fighters, law enforcement are all needed for safe communities for our kids and our elders. Vote for Long Tran.
It is my focus to develop policies that help our mom and pop businesses find solution for labor shortages, and increasing operational costs like business insurance. Making houses attainable for our kids and the younger generation to raise their families is key to a thriving community. Vote for Long Tran.
I look up to my father who passed away last year. As an immigrant from a war torn land the hope held that our best days are always ahead of us is an optimism we all should carry. No matter how dark and challenging times can get we need to remember that we can overcome it and the best days are ahead of us.
I draw from past historical documents and books whether it’s Aristotle and Plato’s politics or the federalist papers to modern philosophy of John Locke. From an economic philosophy that looks for a balance not a vs between Keynesian economics and Laissez-faire economics.
An elected official must be able to listen to their constituents, experts, and differing views. It is vital that we have the ability to think independently and come to our own conclusions without having to depend on party lines to make our votes. I have found it important in my time as an elected official that we should not impulsively pass judgement, but rather be inquisitive and ask questions to why one is in favor or against a particular bill.
I believe a quality that allows me to continue to be successful is patience. Be measured and careful on the bills I vote on and interacting with those I may not agree with.
The core responsibility as State Representative is to remember you represent your district. This is important when the biggest responsibility of the legislature is to pass a budget. This requires one to be pragmatic, prudent, and resourceful with the tax dollars that are entrusted to us. Our goal is to be good stewards of the funds given to us from the hard work and sacrifice of fellow Georgians.
The legacy I would like to leave is for our state to be the best place to live, work, have a little fun, and raise a family for generations to come. But if only one person felt I made a positive difference in their life. That would be a great legacy as well.
The challenger explosions is my first historical memorable memory. I was 9 at the time.
My first job was as a news paper delivery boy(one year, not an hourly job), but my first hourly job was as a dishwasher during high school for two years.
I don’t have a favorite singular book but Sherlock Holmes is my favorite series of books.
I would like to be Iron Man. The richest man alive with all the cool toys while flying around the world in armor like a knight saving lives. That would be cool!
AC/DC Back in Black
One of my biggest struggles in life is feeling as though I haven’t done enough to give back to our society. The opportunities given to my parents as they built a new life in America after the Vietnam War is one I will forever be grateful for.
The ideal relationship is an open discussion, in which inquiries are welcome and a collaboration on solving issues is the norm.
The greatest challenges will be making housing more available and attainable for the the rising Millennials, and Gen Z. Our population will also continue to grow older, live longer which will also be a challenge for our state as a population that lives on fixed income, disability or needs assisted or nursing care continues to grow.
No I think the most important skill a legislator needs is to be able to listen to constituents and be accessible to their community.
Yes it is very important to build relationships with legislators on both sides of the aisle and from urban, suburban and rural areas. This is important because the bills we vote on have ripple effects that impacts each district differently . The ability to ask questions and listen to how a bill that benefits my district, but may hurt or help another district is vital. If we can’t do this then we will just continue to divide ourselves.
I try to incorporate the strengths of various legislators current and former. The strengths of listening, patience, research, and willingness to work together are aspects we can learn from successful legislators past and current.
No my focus is on the present and meeting the needs of my constituents in front of me. It will be my constituents that will guide whether I continue on to another office or remain.
As a sitting legislator I have worked with families on their adoption, or ailing parents/grandparents. A heartbreaking story was hearing the stories of Georgians trapped in Israel after the Oct. 7th attacks and working to help them get home. Families losing everything due to illnesses like cancer is also hard to hear but drives me to find ways to make our healthcare in Georgia better.
How do you organize a space party? You Planet.🤣
Yes in an emergency like the pandemic it should be the legislature that grants and overseas emergency powers.
I would like to introduce a bill that would bring more educational opportunities and skilled labor training to our district. This can be done in many ways such as technical colleges, apprenticeships, and universities.
It’s still early for general election endorsements.
I currently serve on Technology and Infrastructure, Arts and Entertainment. Two areas I am knowledgeable in. I also sit on code revision but would like to also sit on natural resources or appropriations committee.
The public should be provided full financial transparency, because the tax dollars belong to them. Public spending should be not be hidden from us as we are the investors in government to provide us with safety and stability to be a thriving community.
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2022
Long Tran did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
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2023
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Georgia House of Representatives District 80 |
Officeholder Georgia House of Representatives District 80 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Long Tran for State House, "Meet Long Tran," accessed April 12, 2023
- ↑ Georgia General Assembly, "Representative Long Tran," accessed April 12, 2023
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 22, 2024
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| Preceded by Matthew Wilson (D) |
Georgia House of Representatives District 80 2023-Present |
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