👤 About Esther Kim Varet
Esther Kim Varet is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House, District 40 in California’s 2026 federal election cycle. 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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💰 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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Democrat · $2.9M raised
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2026 candidate profile
Esther Kim Varet
Democrat · Challenger
Running for: California House District 40
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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. 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.