Eric Ching

Eric Ching is the Republican nominee for California's 31st Congressional District. Born in Taipei, Taiwan, he immigrated to the United States in 1982, started his own business, and has served on the Walnut city council, including as mayor. He ran unsuccessfully for the U.S. House in California's 38th District in 2022 and 2024.[1]

Ching was born in Taipei, Taiwan, and according to his Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey he immigrated to the United States in 1982 at age 15 with limited English; his first job was washing dishes.[1] He graduated from Alhambra High School and earned a bachelor's degree from California State University, Los Angeles, in 1995.[1] He says he studied marketing and opened his own company in his early 20s, and Ballotpedia lists his profession as entrepreneur and notes work as an IT professional.[1]

Ching says he served on the Walnut city council for over a decade and twice as mayor, and that the city was ranked among the best to live in, was financially sound, and had over 200% in reserves when he left office.[1] He ran for Congress in California's 38th District in 2022 and 2024 as a Republican, losing the general election to Rep. Linda Sánchez both times.[1]

Ching describes himself as a Christian and says that after his wife died in 2017 he raised his two daughters alone.[1] Ballotpedia lists his affiliations with the Wanyu Foundation, Pastor Prayer Network, and City Blessing Church.[1]

Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21.