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2026 candidates we're tracking in CA-40
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Claude M Keissieh
Democratic
Claude M Keissieh is a Democratic candidate certified by the California Secretary of State for the June 2, 2026 U.S. House - CA-40 primary ballot. The certified ballot designation lists Retired Army Officer.
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Esther Kim-Varet
Democratic
Esther Kim-Varet is an entrepreneur, art dealer, and founder of Various. Esther Kim-Varet is associated with the Democratic party in available records. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates; this summary is b…
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Francis Xavier Hoffman
Democratic
Francis Xavier Hoffman is a Democratic candidate certified by the California Secretary of State for the June 2, 2026 U.S. House - CA-40 primary ballot. The certified ballot designation lists Businessman/Attorney.
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Joe Kerr
Democratic
Joe Kerr is a Democratic candidate certified by the California Secretary of State for the June 2, 2026 U.S. House - CA-40 primary ballot. The certified ballot designation lists Retired Firefighter Captain.
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Ken Calvert
Republican
Ken Calvert is a Republican candidate certified by the California Secretary of State for the June 2, 2026 U.S. House - CA-40 primary ballot. The certified ballot designation lists U.S. Representative.
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Lisa Ramirez
Democratic
Lisa Ramirez is a Democratic candidate certified by the California Secretary of State for the June 2, 2026 U.S. House - CA-40 primary ballot. The certified ballot designation lists Immigration Attorney.
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Nina Linh
Nina Linh is a candidate certified by the California Secretary of State for the June 2, 2026 U.S. House - CA-40 primary ballot. The certified ballot designation lists Businesswoman/Nonprofit Executive.
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Young Kim
Republican
Young Kim is a Republican candidate certified by the California Secretary of State for the June 2, 2026 U.S. House - CA-40 primary ballot. The certified ballot designation lists United States Representative, 40th District.
About this race
California's 40th Congressional District elects one member of the U.S. House of Representatives to a two-year term. Every House seat in the country is on the ballot in 2026. The California primary is Tuesday, June 2, 2026, and the general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.