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U.S. House · General election

U.S. House: California District 40

Tuesday, November 3, 2026

On the ballot

2 certified candidates, listed alphabetically by last name.

Where they stand

Topic by topic, from each candidate’s own statements and public records.

Economy & Jobs

Ken Calvert
  • Supports pro-growth, lower-regulation economic policy centered on small business as the primary driver of job creation. Source →
Young Kim
  • Supports an 'America First' approach to trade and manufacturing (favoring fair trade and reduced business regulation) and emphasizes energy independence as part of economic policy; has not taken a specific public position on minimum wage or labor/union policy that could be found. Source →

Taxes & Cost of Living

Ken Calvert
  • Supports lower federal taxes, fundamental tax code simplification, and reduced government spending.
    “I have consistently voted for lower taxes, and will continue to do so.”
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Young Kim
  • Opposes federal tax increases, supports tax cuts, and cites fighting inflation caused by government spending as a priority; opposed the 2021 American Rescue Plan Act COVID relief bill. Source →

Housing & Homelessness

Ken Calvert
  • Wants housing aid for homeless people tied to mental health and addiction treatment.
    “I simply don’t believe we can adequately address our homeless crisis unless we address the mental health or drug abuse challenges present in so many of these individuals.”
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Young Kim
  • Wants to repeal the SALT cap and expand the low-income housing tax credit to make homes more affordable.
    “Fixing the SALT cap is not a red or blue state issue – it’s all about making homes affordable for my constituents no matter who they voted for.”
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Public Safety & Policing

Ken Calvert

No published position on this topic.

Young Kim
  • Opposes expanding federal gun restrictions, including background-check expansion and assault weapons ban expansion; also opposes 'defund the police' policies and supports funding for law enforcement with additional accountability/training measures. Source →

Criminal Justice & Courts

Ken Calvert
  • Backs mandatory minimum prison terms for large-scale federal fraud.
    “Congress needs to step up and ensure our federal prosecutors can lock up these criminals.”
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Young Kim
  • Opposes legalization of recreational marijuana; no specific public position found on federal sentencing or bail policy. Source →

Health & Health Care

Ken Calvert
  • Favors 'patient-centered' health care reforms that keep protections for people with pre-existing conditions and dependent coverage until age 26. Source →
Young Kim
  • Opposes the Affordable Care Act, describing it negatively, and generally opposes expanded government control of health care. Source →

Reproductive & Social Issues

Ken Calvert
  • Has voted for federal abortion restrictions, including the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act. Source →
Young Kim
  • Opposes abortion rights and supports defunding Planned Parenthood; has a mixed record on LGBTQ issues -- opposed same-sex marriage recognition (2018) and voted against the Equality Act (2021, citing religious-liberty concerns) and the Respect for Marriage Act (2022), but cosponsored a 2024 bill to reverse dishonorable discharges of LGBT service members and was endorsed by Log Cabin Republicans in 2024; also supports restricting transgender athletes from girls'/women's sports. Source →

Education & Schools

Ken Calvert
  • Wants to reevaluate the federal role in education and keep K-12 under local control.
    “I support the reevaluation of the federal role in education”
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Young Kim
  • Wants schools to support student achievement and choice, more STEM investment, and more affordable college options.
    “I believe our schools should foster student achievement and choice in empowering our youth to chart their future career paths.”
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Family & Social Services

Ken Calvert
  • Wants to keep benefits for current retirees and offer younger workers an optional investment account.
    “I will never support legislation that would change current retirees' benefits.”
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Young Kim
  • Wants to cap Medicare late-enrollment fees so seniors who work longer are not penalized.
    “Seniors shouldn’t be punished for working later in life.”
    Source →

Immigration & Border

Ken Calvert
  • Prioritizes border security (a physical barrier plus technology), mandatory E-Verify, requiring ICE custody of immigrants arrested for certain crimes, and a mandatory 'Remain in Mexico' policy; says he rejects amnesty.
    “First and foremost, we must have control of our border.”
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Young Kim
  • Supports strong border security (including border wall funding) and stricter enforcement, while also supporting a pathway to legal status for DACA recipients and cosponsoring 2026 legislation pairing broader legalization with enforcement. Source →

Environment, Energy & Climate

Ken Calvert
  • 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 →
Young Kim
  • Acknowledges human contribution to climate change but has opposed federal spending targeted at climate change and opposed renewable-energy production targets, while also being a member of the Climate Solutions Caucus and campaigning on 'energy independence.' Source →

Infrastructure & Transportation

Ken Calvert
  • Supports federal funding and policy changes to build Riverside County transportation projects faster.
    “I have and will continue to support efforts to improve Riverside County transportation infrastructure with both federal funding and policy changes that allow us to build projects faster.”
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Young Kim
  • Supported the 2026 Water Resources Development Act for local water supply and flood protection projects.
    “Southern California families deserve a reliable local water supply and protection from flooding when storms hit.”
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Government, Elections & Democracy

Ken Calvert

No published position on this topic.

Young Kim
  • Supports stricter election-integrity measures (citizen-only voting via the SAVE Act, voter ID) and congressional ethics reform (banning congressional insider trading), while having opposed measures to expand automatic voter registration in the past. Source →

Foreign Policy & Defense

Ken Calvert
  • Wants a stronger, modernized military and active U.S. engagement abroad against adversaries.
    “stepping back from international affairs only emboldens authoritarian regimes to fill that void.”
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Young Kim
  • Active on Asia-Pacific and Korea-related foreign policy (Congressional Taiwan Caucus member, advocate for North Korea human rights and Korean-American family reunification) and has taken positions favoring limiting broad war authorizations; also cosponsored 2024 legislation addressing discharge records for LGBT veterans. Source →

Technology & Privacy

Ken Calvert
  • Backed forcing TikTok to cut ties with its Chinese owner to protect Americans' data.
    “Our adversaries do not enjoy the right to spy on Americans as they exercise that right.”
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Young Kim
  • Supports U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence policy and a clear regulatory framework for cryptocurrency/digital assets; no specific public position on data privacy law, online speech regulation, or antitrust action against major tech companies was found. Source →

Guns & Gun Safety

Ken Calvert
  • Backs keeping guns from violent criminals and the seriously mentally ill, but not limits on law-abiding owners.
    “I do not support taking away the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding gun owners.”
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Young Kim
  • Cosponsored a bill giving retailers a tax credit for selling safe gun storage devices. Source →

Veterans' Affairs

Ken Calvert
  • Says funding for veterans and military retirees remains a top priority, including VA claims processing, and opposes TRICARE fee and premium increases. Source →
Young Kim
  • Wants the VA fully funded and held accountable, with timely benefits and care for veterans.
    “I believe it is critical to adequately fund the VA while holding it accountable to its mission: to serve those who served.”
    Source →
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