RepublicanIncumbentIdeology 0.34 · ConservativeBusiness owner
Ken Calvert is a business owner and the incumbent.
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U.S. House California District 40
General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: June 2, 2026
General election
No party preferenceFirst-time candidateWithdrew
Christian Ahmed ran for U.S. House California District 40 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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DFirst-time candidateWithdrewSmall business owner/Lawyer
Christina Gagnier ran for U.S. House California District 40 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew
Eric Peterson ran for U.S. House California District 40 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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RFirst-time candidateWithdrewEducator
Hilaire Shioura ran for Governor of California in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Juan Luis Rivera ran for U.S. House California District 40 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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American Independent PartyFirst-time candidateWithdrew
Maricar Payad ran for U.S. House California District 40 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew
Orion Paige Metzger ran for U.S. House California District 40 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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DFirst-time candidateWithdrewSmall business owner/educator
Paula Swift is a Democratic candidate for California State Assembly District 70 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew
Perry Meade ran for U.S. House California District 40 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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DFirst-time candidateWithdrewDoctor
Tiffanie Tate is a Democratic candidate for California State Senate District 32 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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RepublicanIdeology 0.26 · Moderate ConservativeBusiness owner
Young Kim, a business owner, is running for U.S. House California District 40 (Republican). Young Kim emphasizes economic policy, law enforcement, and border security.
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Primary
DemocraticFirst-time candidate
Claude Keissieh is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House California District 40 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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DemocraticFirst-time candidate
Esther Kim Varet is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House California District 40 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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DemocraticFirst-time candidate
Francis Hoffman is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House California District 40 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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DemocraticFirst-time candidateFirefighter
Joe Kerr is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House California District 40 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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RepublicanIdeology 0.34 · ConservativeAdvancedBusiness owner
Ken Calvert is a business owner and the incumbent.
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DemocraticFirst-time candidate
Lisa Ramirez is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House California District 40 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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No party preferenceFirst-time candidateExecutive Director
Nina Linh is a No party preference candidate for U.S. House California District 40 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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RepublicanIdeology 0.26 · Moderate ConservativeAdvancedBusiness owner
Young Kim, a business owner, is running for U.S. House California District 40 (Republican). Young Kim emphasizes economic policy, law enforcement, and border security.
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