Quang Nguyen
Quang Nguyen | |
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Member of the Arizona House of Representatives from the 1st district | |
Assumed office January 11, 2021 Serving with Selina Bliss | |
Preceded by | Steve Pierce |
Personal details | |
Born | 1962 (age 61–62) South Vietnam (present-day Vietnam) |
Political party | Republican |
Residence(s) | Prescott Valley, Arizona, U.S. |
Education | California State University, Long Beach (BA) |
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Website | Campaign Website Legislature Website |
Quang H. Nguyen (born 1962)
Nguyen has served as chair of the House Judiciary Committee since 2022.[2] Nguyen is a member of the Oath Keepers.[2]
Early life and education
Quang Nguyen was born in South Vietnam in 1962 and left at 12 years old after the fall of Saigon.[1][3] Nguyen graduated from California State University, Long Beach with a bachelor's degree in technology education.[4]
Early career
Prior to becoming an elected official, Nguyen founded marketing firm Caddis Advertising. He was also active in public speaking and conservative causes.[4] He is a member of the Oath Keepers, a far-right organization.[2] Speaking about his affiliation with the group, Nguyen stated on Twitter in 2022 that "I’m an Oath Keeper. Do not ever forget it. Now what".[5]
Arizona House of Representatives
Nguyen first ran for Arizona House of Representatives in District 1 in 2020. He placed first in a crowded Republican primary with 30.4% of the total vote.[6] Along with Judy Burges, he won the general election and defeated Democrat Judy Stahl.[7] Nguyen was reelected in 2022.
Tenure
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Following his reelection in 2022, Quang was appointed chair of the House Judiciary Committee.[2]
Committee assignments
In the fifty-fifth Legislature session (2021-2023), Nguyen served on the following committees[14][needs update]
- Military Affairs and Public Safety (Vice-chairman)
- Appropriations
- Education
- Judiciary
Electoral history
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Judy Burges | 92,058 | 40.8% | |
Republican | Quang Nguyen | 86,405 | 38.3% | |
Democratic | Judy Stahl | 47,204 | 20.9% | |
Total votes | 225,667 | 100% | ||
Republican hold | ||||
Republican hold |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Quang Nguyen (incumbent) | 75,106 | 33.18 | |
Republican | Selina Bliss | 74,731 | 33.01 | |
Democratic | Cathy Ransom | 39,665 | 17.52 | |
Democratic | Neil Sinclair | 36,867 | 16.29 | |
Total votes | 226,369 | 100% | ||
Republican hold | ||||
Republican hold |
Personal life
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References
- ^ a b c Fischer, Howard (June 26, 2021). "House GOP bill requires lessons on evils of communism". Arizona Capitol Times. Retrieved August 19, 2021.
- ^ a b c d Rodriguez, Diego. "Rep. Quang Nguyen is unfit to lead this crucial legislative committee". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved 2023-10-30.
- ^ Wood, Robert (July 22, 2021). "More than a third of America's millennials approve of communism". The Washington Times. Retrieved August 19, 2021.
- ^ a b "Yavapai GOP: 2020 Candidates". Retrieved August 19, 2021.
- ^ Gundran, Robert (2022-06-13). "These 4 Arizona Lawmakers Have Ties to the Oath Keepers". Copper Courier. Retrieved 2023-10-30.
- ^ Kimbel-Sannit, Arren (August 4, 2020). "In surprise, Quang Nguyen leads crowded House race in LD1". Retrieved August 19, 2021.(subscription required)
- ^ Fox Graham, Christopher (November 3, 2021). "Arizona, Coconino and Yavapai counties post early Election 2020 results". Sedona Red Rock News. Retrieved August 19, 2021.
- ^ Martinez, Jennifer; Miller, Bailey (August 11, 2021). "Amid COVID-19 surge, Arizona Republicans call on Gov. Ducey to punish school districts with mask mandates". FOX-10. Retrieved August 19, 2021.
- ^ Johnson, Jon (August 12, 2021). "Rep. Nutt is one of a group of legislators calling to withhold federal funding to schools that implement a mask policy". The Gila Herald. Retrieved August 19, 2021.
- ^ a b Martin, Glenn (May 22, 2021). "Prescott Talks – Interview with Rep. Quang Nguyen, Arizona, LD-1". Prescott eNews. Retrieved August 19, 2021.
- FOX News. Retrieved August 19, 2021.
- ^ "Arizona bill would require civics lessons from those who fled other other [sic] countries". The Arizona Daily News. June 26, 2021. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
- ^ Jones, Neil (June 19, 2022). "New Arizona Law Aims to Require Anti-Communist Civics Education in Arizona High Schools". The Tennessee Star. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
- ^ "House Member: Quang H. Nguyen". Arizona State Legislature. Retrieved August 19, 2021.
- ^ Liedl, Jonathan (November 18, 2020). "New Catholic Elected Officials Hope to Lead with Faith". National Catholic Register. Retrieved February 10, 2022.
- ^ "Meet the Candidate: Quang Nguyen". Center for Arizona Policy. Retrieved August 19, 2021.