Esther Kim Varet
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.
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FEC filing
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