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Young Kim

Republican U.S. House · District 40 California Incumbent
Primary  Jun 2, 2026 (3 months ago)
General  Nov 3, 2026
👤 About Young Kim
Young Kim is a Republican incumbent for U.S. House, District 40 in California’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, YOUNG KIM FOR CONGRESS, is registered in ANAHEIM, CA, with LAWLER, KELLY MRS. listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $8.8M raised, $8.9M spent, and $1.7M in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $5.5M from individuals and $1.6M from PACs and party committees. The committee reports $128K in outstanding debts. 14 opponents have also filed in the 2026 race.
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💰 Campaign finance
Raised$8.8M
Cash on hand$1.7M
Per FEC reports, 2026 cycle
🏁 The race for U.S. House · District 40
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Young Kim (incumbent) VIEWING
Republican · $8.8M raised
KC
Ken Calvert (incumbent)
Republican · $6.1M raised
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EK
Esther Kim Varet
Democrat · $2.9M raised
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CG
Christina Gagnier
Democrat · $607K raised
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LR
Lisa Ramirez
Democrat · $519K raised
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NL
Nina Linh
IND · $442K raised
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JK
Joseph Kerr
Democrat · $276K raised
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PM
Perry Meade
Democrat · $276K raised
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TT
Tiffanie Tate
Democrat · $66K raised
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CM
Claude Manuel Keissieh
Democrat · $34K raised
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PW
Paula Williams Swift
Democrat · $15K raised
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CT
Christian Tyler Ahmed
IND · $30 raised
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FX
Francis X. “frank” Hoffman
Democrat
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MP
Maricar Payad
AIP
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EP
Eric Peterson
Democrat
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15 candidates have filed with the FEC for this race.
Detailed Campaign Finance
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Elections 2026 › California › Young Kim
2026 candidate profile

Young Kim

Republican · Incumbent
Running for: California House District 40
✓ Won 2026 primary
$8.8M
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Biography

Young Kim is a Republican incumbent for U.S. House, District 40 in California’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, YOUNG KIM FOR CONGRESS, is registered in ANAHEIM, CA, with LAWLER, KELLY MRS. listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $8.8M raised, $8.9M spent, and $1.7M in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $5.5M from individuals and $1.6M from PACs and party committees. The committee reports $128K in outstanding debts. 14 opponents have also filed in the 2026 race.

Compiled from public FEC filings and race data. A detailed profile is being expanded.

Congressional record

Young Kim currently holds this seat.

Committee assignments
East Asia and Pacific · ChairEuropeFinancial InstitutionsHouse Committee on Financial ServicesHouse Committee on Foreign AffairsHouse Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist PartyNational Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions

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FEC filing

FEC IDH8CA39240
OfficeCalifornia House District 40
PartyRepublican

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🗳 2026 Election

U.S. House — California District 40

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Primary: Jun 2, 2026 (3 months ago)  ·  General: November 3, 2026
Top-two primary — top two finishers advance regardless of party.

Other Candidates in This Race (14)

KC
Ken Calvert
IncumbentR$6.1M raised
EK
Esther Kim Varet
D$2.9M raised
CG
Christina Gagnier
D$607K raised
LR
Lisa Ramirez
D$519K raised
NL
Nina Linh
I$442K raised
JK
Joseph Kerr
D$276K raised
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