Edwin Ed Chau

U.S. House candidate
Home state
California
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
2008
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Chau104,909
Opponents158,404
1
Elections run

Edwin Ed Chau, a Democratic politician from California, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 2008 U.S. House election in California's District 42 to Gary G. Miller, receiving 104,909 votes (39.84%).

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How many votes has Edwin Ed Chau received?

Edwin Ed Chau has received 104,909 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Edwin Ed Chau’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
2008U.S. HouseCaliforniaLost104,90939.84%Gary G. Miller
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Compiled by PolitiFinder. Election results from official certified sources and the MIT Election Lab. See Data & sources and methodology. Data last verified July 28, 2026.