California Democrat is sent a 'DUI prevention kit' with a breathalyzer and non

Release time：2024-05-19 04:55:46 Source：Culture Compass news portal

The House Republican campaign arm has delivered a 'DUI prevention kit' to state senator Dave Min, the California Democrat running to replace Rep. Katie Porter, to mark the one-year anniversary of his drunk driving arrest.

The kit, put together by the California Republican Party and the National Republican Congressional Commitee (NRCC) and hand-delivered to the candidate's senate office, included non-alcoholic beer, a breathalyzer, bottles of water and 'tips to avoid a DUI.' 

Min, 48, was arrested by police on May 3, 2023 in Sacramento after he ran through a red light in his Toyota Camry with his headlights off.

The Harvard law graduate, who hopes to win the battleground 47th district in Orange County, admitted he had been detained overnight and booked by officers.

'Last night I received a misdemeanor for driving under the influence. My decision to drive last night was irresponsible,' Min wrote on social media at the time. 

'I accept full responsibility and there is no excuse for my actions. To my family, constituents, and supporters, I am so deeply sorry.

'I know I need to do better. I will not let this personal failure distract from our work in California and Washington.'

Police had conducted a DUI test and arrested him on suspicion of driving with a blood alcohol level above the legal limit. The results have not been released.

'The officers contacted the driver of the vehicle and noticed signs and symptoms of alcohol intoxication,' the police report said.

'The officers conducted a Driving Under the Influence [DUI] investigation and determined the driver was driving under the influence of an alcoholic beverage,' it concluded.

Min apologized to voters and his family in the social media mea culpa after being arrested on a DUI offense

Min had been seen as a frontrunner to replace the outgoing Katie Porter, who is eyeing a tilt at the U.S. Senate

Min, a former aide to U.S Senator Chuck Schumer, is in the race to replace Porter, who is vacating the seat to run for Senate. She's endorsed Min as her successor. 

DailyMail.com reported last year that Porter had dumped boiling potatoes on her ex-husband's head and deemed him 'too stupid' to have a cell phone, following a pattern of reports from her former staff alleging anger issues.  

Porter only just squeezed through to victory in 2022 with 51.5% of the vote, making it a tight battle with the Republicans.

Min will face former Republican state Assemblyman Scott Baugh in November. 

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