California Democratic Party Leadership Roles Won by Chinese Candidates. Chinese Candidates Receive Highest Vote Totals in ¾ Categories
March 3, 2025 (San Francisco) – California Democratic Party voters in San Francisco elected 14 Democrats (7 men and 7 women) from each Assembly District (AD) to represent them at the next two California Democratic Party conventions. Assembly Districts 17 and 19, which both geographically cover San Francisco, each elected 14 people. The candidates elected shape the endorsements and policy platform of the California Democratic Party.
On the westside of San Francisco (AD 19) the male and female candidates receiving the most votes were both Chinese. On the eastside of San Francisco (AD 17) the male candidate receiving the most votes was Chinese.
For the third time, Alan Wong 王兆倫 received the most votes overall on the westside (AD 19). He is currently an elected member of the City College of San Francisco Board of Trustees and policy director at Children’s Council of San Francisco. Adrianna Zhang 张可莹 was the highest voter recipient for women in AD 19. She is the former Chair for the San Francisco Youth Commission and Stanford University public policy student. Cliff Yee 余繼中 also won a seat in AD 19. He is the Board President for The Richmond Neighborhood Center and founding Board Member for the San Francisco Parent Coalition.
“I’m incredibly humbled by the faith my fellow Democrats have placed in me,” said Wong. This is my fourth time being elected and I look forward to working with fellow Democratic Party activists from across the state to improve the conditions for public education and safety.”
Hanley Chan 陳國慶 received the most votes overall on the eastside (AD 17). He is a veteran who served in the US Navy and Army National Guard, and father currently serving as Director of Public Affairs for a veteran non-profit. Other Chinese winners in AD 17 included John Maa 馬國華, a general surgeon and former President of the San Francisco Marin Medical Society; Lan Fun Lau 兰芬刘, an immigrant from China and IHSS home care provider in San Francisco; and Virginia Cheung 張麗娜, a parent and recent school board candidate.
“It’s an honor to be reelected to be a California Democratic Party delegate,” said Chan. “I will fight for a Democratic Party that serves the needs of the Chinese community and make sure our voices are heard.”
The full election results are available at: https://cadem.org/wp-content/
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Victorious Democratic Party delegate candidates gather together to celebrate the election results.
Election results for the California Democratic Party
