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SACRAMENTO, CA —  American Physicians for Change has endorsed Sacramento District Attorney Thien Ho for Congress in California’s 6th District.

“As a statewide medical society, we are especially encouraged by your comprehensive approach to healthcare. Your advocacy for lowering healthcare costs, expanding access to care and supporting the continuation of the Affordable Care Act subsidies demonstrates a clear understanding that coverage is essential to prevention, early intervention, and healthier communities,” The organization said. “Taken together, your platform reflects enduring values long shared by the medical profession - fairness, responsibility, compassion, and respect for the rule of law - applied with a forward-looking vision for the future. These principles give us great confidence in your ability to serve the people of California’s 6th Congressional District with distinction. We are proud to stand with you.”

SACRAMENTO, CA - The International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 18 has endorsed Sacramento District Attorney Thien Ho in his campaign for Congress in California’s 6th District.

"The International Longshore & Warehouse Union Local 18 in West Sacramento is proud to endorse Thien Ho for Congress because he’s shown up for working people and understands the value of strong unions,” the union said. “Thien listens, he'll fight for fair wages and safer jobs, and he’s committed to protecting workers’ rights. He understands that when workers have a seat at the table, everyone benefits. We know he’ll be a champion for longshore/warehouse workers and all working families in Congress.”

By pivoting his rhetoric toward the "rule of law," he transforms a traditionally conservative talking point into a tool for holding the Trump administration accountable. This positioning allows him to speak to Democratic voters who are deeply concerned with the legality of executive actions, using his authority as a District Attorney to validate their frustrations.

Should he advance to the November general election, this "rule of law" framework is well-positioned to bridge the gap between the Democratic base and the crucial independent voters needed for victory.

SACRAMENTO, CA — Elk Grove City Councilmember Sergio Robles has endorsed Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho in the race for California’s 6th Congressional District.

“Thien Ho has built an exceptional record as District Attorney. He’s always put public safety first and listened to the concerns of victims in the entire Sacramento region, including our tribal communities. His commitment to service and his ability to bring people together truly set him apart, ” Robles said.

SACRAMENTO, CA — Sacramento County District Attorney and Democratic Congressional candidate Thien Ho leads the field in fundraising and cash on hand in California’s new 6th Congressional District.

As of the most recent report of the Federal Election Commission, Thien Ho has raised $377,199.49 with $330,160.57 cash on hand, giving him a cash on hand lead of nearly $200,000 over his closest opponent.

SACRAMENTO, CA — California State Treasurer Fiona Ma has endorsed Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho in the race for California’s 6th Congressional District.

“Throughout my career in public service, I have worked alongside leaders who confront tough challenges head-on and deliver real, measurable results for our communities. Thien Ho is exactly that kind of leader,” Ma said.

SACRAMENTO, CA — Sacramento County Supervisor Patrick Kennedy has endorsed Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho in the race for California’s 6th Congressional District.

“I strongly support Thien Ho for Congress because he has proven himself as a leader who will take Sacramento’s values and priorities straight to Washington.” Kennedy said.

Sacramento DA Thien Ho has received the endorsement of Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper in the race for California's newly drawn 6th Congressional District.

Ho, who was first elected as District Attorney in 2022, is challenging former Democratic State Senator and Assemblymember Dr. Richard Pan for the seat. Ho has maintained a highly visible local, statewide, and national presence since taking office, in contrast to his two immediate predecessors, Ann Marie Schubert and Jan Scully.

SACRAMENTO, CA — Today, Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho announced he received the endorsement of Sacramento Sheriff Jim Cooper in the race for California’s 6th Congressional District.

“When it comes to honoring the rule of law, Thien Ho stands as a model of integrity and courage,” Cooper said.

Today, Sacramento District Attorney Thein Ho rolled out six endorsements for his newly launched congressional campaign. Ho, who is one of four candidates seeking the open California 6th Congressional District seat.

Those endorsements are from California Assemblymembers Stephanie Nguyen and Derek Tran, Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty, Sacramento City Councilmember Phil Pluckebaum, Sacramento County Supervisor Rich Desond, and Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh Allen. Except for Desmond, who is independen

SACRAMENTO, CA — In case you missed it, Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho received the endorsement from Congressman Derek Tran, a Democrat representing Orange County, CA.

“As the son of Vietnamese refugees, I — like Thien Ho — understand deeply that the promise of America is rooted in our shared values of liberty, justice, and human dignity,” Tran said.

SACRAMENTO, CA — In case you missed it, Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho announced he raised over $300,000 in the first 24 hours of his campaign. 

“I am so deeply humbled by the support we’ve received in the short time since we launched our campaign,” Ho said. “At a time when so many people are hurting and struggling to get by, I’m committed to fighting for lower costs, our rights and freedoms, and a fair shot for every family in Congress. I am so grateful to everyone who has joined T

SACRAMENTO, CA — In case you missed it, Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho spoke with CNN, KCRA, ABC10, FOX 40, and CBS 13 on the day he launched his campaign for Congress. Ho highlighted his top priorities: lowering health-care costs, supporting struggling working families, and defending democracy.

SACRAMENTO, CA — On the heels of his launch for California’s 6th congressional district, Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho announced his support from a coalition of highly respected elected leaders. On the first day of his campaign for Congress, Ho received endorsements from Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty, Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen, Sacramento County Supervisor Rich Desmond, Sacramento City Councilmember Phil Pluckebaum, and Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen.

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Sacramento District Attorney Thien Ho announced today that he is running for Congress in California’s 6th Congressional District, which includes communities across Sacramento, Placer, and Yolo counties.

“While Congress does  nothing to address families struggling with rising costs and threats to their rights, I’m running to restore the rule of law, stand up to extremism, and deliver real results for our community,” said District Attorney Thien Ho.

After one term as Sacramento County’s top prosecutor, District Attorney Thien Ho is running for California’s 6th Congressional District, which currently does not have an incumbent running after voters redrew the state’s congressional map earlier this month.

Ho’s family fled Vietnam and came to the United States when he was a young child, a backstory that features prominently in his decision to run for the congressional seat.

DEM DUSTUP — Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho is running for Congress, taking on former state Sen. Richard Pan and Planned Parenthood public affairs official Lauren Babb Tomlinson in the increasingly crowded 6th District race.

The Democratic attorney hit on cost-of-living concerns and public safety issues in an interview Monday. He suggested in a launch video that he’ll emphasize his background as a Vietnamese refugee who came to the United States as a child, connecting the country’s

Sacramento District Attorney Thien Ho (D) launched a campaign for the now open seat, as Rep. Ami Bera (D) is running for the new CA-03. Ho and his family fled Vietnam during the war and he later became a prosecutor.

In his launch video, he discusses his upbringing and career, including prosecuting the Golden State Killer. He launches with an endorsement from Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty (D).

New California candidate: Sacramento District Attorney Thien Ho is launching his campaign for California’s newly drawn 6th District. Ho, who just wrapped a book tour of his memoir on helping catch the Golden State Killer, is endorsed by Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty.

ROCKLIN, Calif. — Another Democrat has announced their campaign for California's new congressional District 6— Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho.

Since the passage of voter-approved Proposition 50, District 6 in the 2026, 2028 and 2030 elections will now include parts of Placer and Yolo counties. The current congressional district only represents parts of Sacramento County.