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Hung Cao | |
|---|---|
 Cao in 2022 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 3, 1971 Saigon, South Vietnam (now Vietnam) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | April Lakata |
| Education | United States Naval Academy (BS) Naval Postgraduate School (MS) |
| Website | Campaign website |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1996–2021 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Battles/wars | |
Hung Cao (born August 3, 1971) is a Vietnamese-born American retired Navy captain and politician. He was the Republican nominee in the 2022 election to represent Virginia's 10th congressional district.[1] Cao is currently[update] a candidate in the upcoming 2024 United States Senate election in Virginia.[2][3] After having won the Republican primary, he will challenge incumbent U.S. Senator Tim Kaine in the general election in November.[4]
- ^ "2022 November General". results.elections.virginia.gov. Retrieved July 19, 2023.
- ^ "Navy veteran Hung Cao enters GOP race to challenge Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine in 2024". AP News. July 18, 2023. Retrieved July 19, 2023.
- ^ Iyer, Kaanita (July 18, 2023). "Republican Navy veteran Hung Cao launches challenge to Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine". CNN. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
- ^ Caroline Vakil. "Hung Cao wins Virginia Senate GOP primary," The Hill. June 18, 2024. Retrieved June 18, 2024.