Democrat charged with being DRUNK behind the wheel: Candidate in key California ... trends now
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A California Democratic lawmaker hoping to win a seat in Congress has confessed to being arrested for drunk driving.
Dave Min, a 47-year-old Californian state senator, was stopped by police on Tuesday evening 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.
Min is hoping to win a seat in Washington in the next election but faces tough competition from a host of challengers
'Last night I received a misdemeanor for driving under the influence. My decision to drive last night was irresponsible,' Min wrote on social media.
'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
