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Conservative attorney and activist Derek Chen announced his candidacy for Alabama state auditor on April 9.
“Today, I am officially announcing my campaign to be our next state auditor,” Chen said. “As Alabamians, we not only deserve, but demand, transparency and efficiency with our tax dollars.”
He added, “I am running for state auditor to ensure that our government is accountable to the people first and foremost, and I am laser-focused on a few core issues: accountability, transparency and government efficiency.”
Chen received his undergraduate degree from Hope College, a small Christian college in Michigan, before receiving a law degree from Cumberland School of Law and his MBA from the University of Alabama. Chen is a Vestavia Hills resident and practiced law in Jefferson County.
Chen was an early supporter of President Trump’s 2016 presidential bid and has remained a staunch supporter ever since.
When talking about his support for Trump, Chen said, “I have supported President Trump since day one. I have supported his America First agenda since day one. As auditor, I will put Alabama taxpayers first on day one. DOGE has created a lot of energy nationally, and just like D.C., Montgomery could use a reality check.”
Chen was born in the United States to legal immigrants from Taiwan. Chen believes this gives him a unique perspective on the importance of being a citizen and being watchful for government overreach.
Chen concluded, “I always tell people that the most important public office is being an informed citizen. As Americans, we should never take our freedoms for granted. Fighting back against government overreach is not theoretical for me. It is a civic responsibility. My family escaped the threat of communism, and thankfully, I escaped socialist California for the free state of Alabama.”
For more information about Chen’s campaign, please visit his website, www.derekforalabama.com, or social media, www.facebook.com/derekchenforalabama.
