Long David Liu
Candidate for Assembly District 49
Long Liu is also known as David Liu. He is a Southern California attorney and business owner. He calls himself a published author too. He is running as the Republican candidate for Assembly District 49. The election is in 2026. His Ballotpedia profile lists a Ph.D. from Whittier Law School. This is his third run in a row for this seat. He lost the general election to Democratic incumbent Mike Fong twice before. In 2022, he lost 33.4% to 66.6%. In 2024, he lost 38.0% to 62.0%. In the June 2, 2026 nonpartisan primary, Liu advanced again. He got 31.8% of the vote, or 28,250 votes. Fong got 68.2%, or 60,484 votes. Liu has never held elected office. His campaign materials describe him as bringing practical solutions to the Assembly. Home: Somewhere in Southern California; the specific city is not confirmed. Job: Attorney and business owner. Prior office: None. He has run for this seat in 2022, 2024, and 2026, without winning. He has never held prior office.
On the issues
- Taxes & Cost of Living
Liu argues California's taxes and utility costs are excessive and harmful to residents and businesses.
Source → - Public Safety & Policing
Liu emphasizes rising property crime as a public safety concern and calls for stronger enforcement.
Source → - Criminal Justice & Courts
Liu opposes SB 94, which allows resentencing petitions for certain individuals serving life sentences, citing public safety and victims' families.
Source → - Reproductive & Social Issues
Liu opposes AB 957, arguing it undermines parental rights regarding a child's gender identity and pushes minors toward transitioning before they have full maturity.
Source → - Education & Schools
Liu opposes ACA 7 (a constitutional amendment addressing affirmative action/discrimination protections), favoring race-neutral treatment in public education.
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