Stephanie Nguyen (politician)
Stephanie Nguyen | |
|---|---|
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 10th district | |
| Assumed office December 5, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Cooper |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 17, 1979 United States |
| Party | Democratic |
| Residence(s) | Elk Grove, California, U.S. |
| Education | Sacramento State University (BA) |
Stephanie Nguyen (born April 17, 1979) is an American politician in the California State Assembly representing the 10th district. Elected in 2022, she previously served on the Elk Grove City Council after being appointed in 2017.[1]
Early life and education
Nguyen was born in the United States to refugees from Vietnam.[2] She received a bachelor's degree in humanities from Sacramento State University, aspiring to be a teacher.[3]
Career
Nguyen previously served as executive director of Asian Resources Inc., a Sacramento-based nonprofit organization supporting Asian Americans and immigrants.[4]
Nguyen was appointed to the Elk Grove City Council in 2017 after incumbent Steve Ly was elected mayor.[3] She served through 2022, representing the 4th district.[5]
California Assembly
Nguyen was elected to the California State Assembly for the 10th district in 2022. The Sacramento County district includes Elk Grove, Florin, Vineyard and parts of Sacramento. The district, previously numbered the 9th district, was represented by Democrat Jim Cooper who retired to run for Sheriff of Sacramento County.[1]
She placed first in the nonpartisan blanket primary with 29.9% of the vote, advancing to the general election alongside fellow Democrat and Sacramento City Councilmember Eric Guerra. She defeated Guerra in the general election with 53.8% of the vote. Oil interests reportedly spent $979,000 supporting Nguyen through independent expenditures.[6]
Personal life
Nguyen lives in Elk Grove with her husband, a police officer, and their two daughters. Stephanie grew up with six siblings.
Electoral history
Elk Grove City Council
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephanie Nguyen | 34,502 | 64.9 | |
| Orlando Fuentes | 18,683 | 35.1 | |
| Write-in | 7 | 0.0 | |
| Total votes | 53,192 | 100.0 | |
California State Assembly
| Primary election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Stephanie Nguyen | 26,652 | 29.9 | |
| Democratic | Eric Guerra | 26,193 | 29.4 | |
| Republican | Eric M. Rigard | 24,293 | 27.3 | |
| Democratic | Tecoy Porter | 7,632 | 8.6 | |
| Democratic | Ben Thompkins | 4,291 | 4.8 | |
| Total votes | 89,061 | 100.0 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Democratic | Stephanie Nguyen | 63,570 | 53.8 | |
| Democratic | Eric Guerra | 54,595 | 46.2 | |
| Total votes | 118,165 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Primary election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Stephanie Nguyen (incumbent) | 59,646 | 67.6 | |
| Republican | Vinaya Singh | 28,630 | 32.4 | |
| Total votes | 88,276 | 100.0 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Democratic | Stephanie Nguyen (incumbent) | 124,509 | 67.6 | |
| Republican | Vinaya Singh | 59,665 | 32.4 | |
| Total votes | 184,174 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
References
- ^ a b Armstrong, Lance (December 15, 2022). "Former EG City Council member joins the Assembly". Elk Grove Citizen. Retrieved January 4, 2023.
- ^ Mitri, Lysèe (October 28, 2022). "State Assembly 10th District: KCRA sits down with candidates Eric Guerra, Stephanie Nguyen". KCRA-TV. Retrieved January 4, 2023.
- ^ a b Nhiên, Trà (March 27, 2022). "Stephanie Nguyễn, nghị viên gốc Việt đầu tiên vùng Sacramento ứng cử dân biểu California". Nguoi Viet Daily News (in Vietnamese). Retrieved January 4, 2023.
- ^ Kim, Katie (June 14, 2022). "Report: Asian Americans have highest language assistance needs, some have higher rates of poverty". KGTV. Retrieved January 4, 2023.
- ^ Smith, Darell (December 19, 2022). "'Let's get to work:' Elk Grove swears in Singh-Allen, new council; bids Hume, Nguyen adieu". The Sacramento Bee. Retrieved January 4, 2023.
- ^ Luna, Taryn (December 9, 2022). "California Politics: Oil, housing and labor spent big on 2022 legislative races". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved January 4, 2023.
- ^ "Official 2018 General Election - November 6, 2018". Sacramento County. November 30, 2018. Retrieved October 13, 2025.
- ^ "Primary Election – Statement of the Vote, June 7, 2022" (PDF). Secretary of State of California. Retrieved January 4, 2023.
- ^ "General Election – Statement of the Vote, November 8, 2022 – State Assembly" (PDF). Secretary of State of California. Retrieved January 4, 2023.
- ^ "March 5, 2024, Presidential Primary Election - State Assemblymember" (PDF). Secretary of State of California. Retrieved October 13, 2025.
- ^ "November 5, 2024, General Election - State Assemblymember" (PDF). Secretary of State of California. Retrieved October 13, 2025.