Ken Calvert
Candidate for U.S. Representative, Congressional District 40
Ken Calvert is the Republican incumbent. He first won his seat in 1992. He has won re-election every time since. He is one of the most senior members. He is the dean of the California Republican delegation. He was born June 8, 1953. He is a lifelong Riverside County resident. His home is in Corona, California. He graduated from Corona High School, in 1971. He attended Chaffey College for two years. He has a bachelor's degree in economics from San Diego State, 1975. Before politics, he owned small businesses. This was for about 17 years. He worked in restaurants and real estate. He joined local civic groups too. These include the Corona Chamber of Commerce. Also the Corona Rotary. Also the Corona-Norco Family YMCA. In Congress, his district has changed names. It has been CA-43, then CA-44. Then it was CA-42, then CA-41. This came from repeated redistricting. New maps came after Proposition 50. Voters approved that in November 2025. Now he is running in the 40th District. The election is in November 2026. He serves on the House Appropriations Committee. There, he chairs the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee. He also sits on the Energy and Water Development Appropriations Subcommittee. Born June 8, 1953. Home: Corona, California. This is in Riverside County. Occupation: U.S. Representative. He once owned restaurant and real estate businesses. Prior office: incumbent since 1993. He was first elected in November 1992. He has held CA-43, CA-44, CA-42, and CA-41. This was before the 2026 map, drawing the 40th District.
On the issues
- Economy & Jobs
Supports pro-growth, lower-regulation economic policy centered on small business as the primary driver of job creation.
Source → - Taxes & Cost of Living
Supports lower federal taxes, fundamental tax code simplification, and reduced government spending.
Source → - Health & Health Care
Favors a 'patient-centered' health care approach that preserves protections for pre-existing conditions and dependent coverage until age 26, without embracing the ACA's broader framework.
Source → - Immigration & Border
Prioritizes border security (a physical barrier plus technology), mandatory E-Verify, mandatory detention/deportation of criminal immigrants, and a mandatory 'Remain in Mexico' asylum policy; has not addressed DACA/path to citizenship.
Source → - Reproductive & Social Issues
Has voted for federal abortion restrictions, including the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act.
Source → - Criminal Justice & Courts
Supports mandatory minimum federal prison sentences for large-scale fraud.
Source → - Environment, Energy & Climate
Supports a mixed approach of expanding near-term domestic energy production (including nuclear) alongside long-term investment in renewable and energy-efficient technologies, and has opposed some federal environmental regulations such as the WOTUS rule.
Source → - Foreign Policy & Defense
As Chairman of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, prioritizes robust military funding and strength, opposed the Iran nuclear deal, and supports increased VA funding, veterans' claims processing, and opposes TRICARE fee increases.
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