On November 3, 2009, Tran contested and won the seat of a two-term incumbent on The El Monte Union High School District School Board.svgtribune.com; New faces on San Gabriel Valley school boards - Amanda Baumfeld and Maritza Velazquez, Staff Writers, 11/04/2009 Tran announced his candidacy for the California State Assembly's 49th district seat, vacated by termed out Assemblyman Mike Eng, in August 2011. On February 3, 2012, Tran resigned his position as governing board member for the El Monte Union High School District, and withdrew his candidacy for the 49th district assembly seat.Ex-mayor of Rosemead admits guilt in bribery case - Los Angeles Times
