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Esther Kim Varet

Democrat U.S. House · District 40 California Challenger

Primary Jun 2, 2026 (3 months ago)

General Nov 3, 2026

👤 About Esther Kim Varet

Esther Kim Varet is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House, District 40 in California’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, ESTHER KIM VARET FOR CONGRESS, is registered in SACRAMENTO, CA, with VARET, ESTHER KIM listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $2.9M raised, $2.7M spent, and $255K in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $2.3M from individuals and $13K from PACs and party committees. Of that, $207K (7%) came from the candidate’s own contributions to the campaign. The committee reports $524K in outstanding debts. The race’s incumbent is Republican Young Kim.

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🔗 Where to learn more

📄 FEC filings

💰 Campaign finance

Raised$2.9M

Cash on hand$255K

Per FEC reports, 2026 cycle

🏁 The race for U.S. House · District 40

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Young Kim (incumbent)

Republican · $8.8M raised

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Ken Calvert (incumbent)

Republican · $6.1M raised

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Esther Kim Varet VIEWING

Democrat · $2.9M raised

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Christina Gagnier

Democrat · $607K raised

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Lisa Ramirez

Democrat · $519K raised

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Nina Linh

IND · $442K raised

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Joseph Kerr

Democrat · $276K raised

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Perry Meade

Democrat · $276K raised

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Tiffanie Tate

Democrat · $66K raised

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Claude Manuel Keissieh

Democrat · $34K raised

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Paula Williams Swift

Democrat · $15K raised

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Christian Tyler Ahmed

IND · $30 raised

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Francis X. “frank” Hoffman

Democrat

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Maricar Payad

AIP

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Eric Peterson

Democrat

15 candidates have filed with the FEC for this race.

Detailed Campaign Finance

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Elections 2026 › California › Esther Kim Varet

2026 candidate profile

Esther Kim Varet

Democrat · Challenger

Running for: California House District 40

$2.9M

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Biography

Esther Kim Varet is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House, District 40 in California’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, ESTHER KIM VARET FOR CONGRESS, is registered in SACRAMENTO, CA, with VARET, ESTHER KIM listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $2.9M raised, $2.7M spent, and $255K in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $2.3M from individuals and $13K from PACs and party committees. Of that, $207K (7%) came from the candidate’s own contributions to the campaign. The committee reports $524K in outstanding debts. The race’s incumbent is Republican Young Kim.

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

FEC filing

FEC IDH6CA40309

OfficeCalifornia House District 40

PartyDemocrat

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🗳 2026 Election

U.S. House — California District 40

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)

IncumbentR$8.8M raised

IncumbentR$6.1M raised

Christina Gagnier

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Claude Manuel Keissieh

Paula Williams Swift

Christian Tyler Ahmed

Francis X. "frank" Hoffman

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