Garden Grove Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Thu-Ha Nguyen
Candidate for Mayor
Thu-Ha Nguyen is running for mayor of Garden Grove in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Stephanie Klopfenstein.
Mail ballots available · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayClinical scientist and educator for more than 25 years; former Garden Grove council member and Mayor Pro Tem.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Cancer Scientist/Teacher
- Endorsed by
- Her campaign site lists Council Members Phillip Nguyen, Yesenia Muneton and Ariana Arestegui, Anaheim Mayor Ashleigh Aitken, Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva and Senator Tom Umberg, among others. Thu-Ha Nguyen for Garden Grove Mayor
- Campaign website
- thu-ha.com
Thu-Ha Nguyen's campaign site lists Council Members Phillip Nguyen, Yesenia Muñeton and Ariana Arestegui among her endorsers. Thu-Ha Nguyen for Garden Grove Mayor
Hieu Nguyen lists Council Members Yesenia Muñeton and Ariana Arestegui and former Mayor Pro Tem Thu-Ha Nguyen among his endorsers. Hieu Nguyen for Garden Grove City Council: campaign site
Where Thu-Ha Nguyen stands: positions on the record
Homelessness1 sourced position
Says she would build affordable and supportive housing and get people with severe mental illness off the streets and into treatment.
“Thu-Ha will work with urgency to build affordable housing, expand supportive housing, and get people with severe mental illness off the streets and into treatment.”
Own statementThu-Ha Nguyen for Garden Grove Mayor
Public safety1 sourced position
Says she would work with firefighters and police for safe neighborhoods and fast emergency response.
“Thu-Ha will work closely with Garden Grove’s firefighters and police officers to ensure safe neighborhoods and fast emergency response times throughout the city.”
Own statementThu-Ha Nguyen for Garden Grove Mayor
Economy1 sourced position
Says she would work with Garden Grove businesses to encourage economic development and career-oriented jobs.
“encourage economic development and create more career-oriented jobs”
Own statementThu-Ha Nguyen for Garden Grove Mayor
Priorities1 sourced position
Describes her vision as a safer, more affordable and more united city.
“a safer, stronger, more affordable, and more united city where businesses thrive, neighborhoods flourish, and every resident has the opportunity to succeed”
Own statementThu-Ha Nguyen
Past candidacy1 sourced position
Ran for Garden Grove mayor in 2024 (lost).
Council voteOC Registrar of Voters · Dec 3, 2024
Also running for Mayor
- Stephanie Klopfenstein (incumbent)
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