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RepublicanRunning for CA-40 U.S. House · 2026
Ken Calvert
Kenneth Stanton Calvert is an American businessman and politician serving as the U.S. representative for California's 41st congressional district, and previously the 44th, 42nd, and 43rd, serving since 1993 as a member of the Republican Party. The district is part of the Inland Empire of Southern California. He chaired the Riverside County Republican Party from 1984 to 1988.
Born 1953 · Corona, California , U.S.
In brief
AI · verified vs data · 2026-07-04
Ken Calvert, serving as a U.S. representative since 1993, is running for California's 40th House seat. The businessman has raised about $6 million in this race. Polling shows him roughly tied with Young Kim at around 44% each. Calvert previously served as Riverside County Republican Party chair from 1984 to 1988.
44%
Polling average
our aggregate
$5.7M
Raised this cycle
FEC · committee
Independence scorecard
Computed · FEC money mixWho Calvert's money comes from.
C−
37/100
Independence index
Funding mix leans on concentrated money — pac independence is the weak spot.
3 watch items · pac independence
Small-dollar reliance14
7% of individual + PAC money from donors under $200
PAC independence0
36% of individual + PAC money from PACs
In-state funding37
63% of itemized receipts come from out of state
Outside-money exposure98
$91k in outside spending supports the campaign
MONEY-MIX INDEX, COMPUTED FROM FEC FILINGS ONLY: SMALL-DOLLAR SHARE, PAC RELIANCE, IN-STATE MONEY AND OUTSIDE (IE) SPENDING. IT DOES NOT SCORE VOTES OR DONOR–VOTE ALIGNMENT. HIGHER = MORE INDEPENDENT · GREEN ≥70 · AMBER 50–69 · RED <50.
Governing & voting record
What Calvert did in office.
MeasureYearAction
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1801 Town and Country Drive in Norco,
Became Public Law No: 117-198.
2021
Became law
Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial Act
Became Public Law No: 113-132.
2013
Became law
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5757 Tilton Avenue in Riverside, Cali
Became Public Law No: 110-27.
2007
Became law
Water Supply, Reliability, and Environmental Improvement Act
Became Public Law No: 108-361.
2003
Became law
Family Sponsor Immigration Act of 2002
Became Public Law No: 107-150.
2001
Became law
To provide authority to the Federal Power Marketing Administrations to reduce vandalism and destruction of pro
Became Public Law No: 107-78.
2001
Became law
To amend the Reclamation Recreation Management Act of 1992 in order to provide for the security of dams, facil
Became Public Law No: 107-69.
2001
Became law
SPONSORED LEGISLATION VIA CONGRESS.GOV · ENACTED BILLS FIRST, THEN THE MOST RECENT · ROLE SHOWS THE BILL'S LATEST STATUS.
Where they stand
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Key positions not yet compiled
Positions are drawn from the candidate's public record and statements. We haven't compiled a verified set for this candidate yet.
How Calvert votes
With the party, against it, and where on the spectrum.
Ideological placement · roll-call record
Dem median
GOP median
Calvert
← LiberalCenterConservative →
Center-right
Overall lean
67
DW-NOMINATE · 0–100
DW-NOMINATE FIRST-DIMENSION SCORE FROM ROLL-CALL VOTES IN THE 119TH CONGRESS (HOUSE), VIA VOTEVIEW. 0 = MOST LIBERAL, 100 = MOST CONSERVATIVE.
Party unity · 591 roll-calls · 119th Congress (House)
98%voted with Republicans · 2% broke ranks
Ratings from advocacy groups
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No advocacy-group ratings
Interest-group scorecards have no machine-readable feed — they're curated per candidate, and none are on file yet.
Career & history
1984Chairperson
1984–1988
1993United States representative
since 1993
Public favorability
—
No favorability data
This candidate isn't tracked by YouGov's public-figure panel, and no published state polling on their favorability was found.
Donors & money
FEC itemized filings · cycle-to-dateWho funds the campaign.
$5.7M
Raised
$3.6M
Spent
$2.4M
Cash on hand
Source of funds · individual + PAC
7% small (<$200)57% large indiv.36% PAC
37% in-state · 63% out-of-state (itemized)
OWN-COMMITTEE TOTALS FROM FEC FILINGS THROUGH 2026-05-13 · INDUSTRY GROUPS ARE ITEMIZED RECEIPTS CLASSIFIED BY EMPLOYER — A KEYWORD APPROXIMATION, NOT OPENSECRETS CODING. SOURCE: FEC ↗
Race
The contest Calvert is running in.
CA · HOUSE · 2026lean r
Calvert (R) vs Young Kim (R)
44%+0.0 Calvert44%
Open full race detail →
Sources & provenance
Biography
Public record
Wikipedia + state records
Money & donors
FEC filings
itemized + committee totals
ALL FIGURES DRAWN FROM PUBLICLY AVAILABLE RECORDS · CANDIDATE PROFILES ARE NONPARTISAN AND CARRY NO ENDORSEMENT. · PHOTO: U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · PUBLIC DOMAIN (WIKIMEDIA COMMONS)
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Republican · CA-40 U.S. House
Ken Calvert
Kenneth Stanton Calvert is an American businessman and politician serving as the U.S. representative for California's 41st congressional district, and previously the 44th, 42nd, and 43rd, serving since 1993 as a member of the Republican Party. The district is part of the Inland Empire of Southern California. He chaired the Riverside County Republican Party from 1984 to 1988.
Where Calvert standsRace →
Calvert 44%Young Kim 44%
44%
Poll avg
$5.7M
Raised
In brief
AI · verified vs data · 2026-07-04Ken Calvert, serving as a U.S. representative since 1993, is running for California's 40th House seat. The businessman has raised about $6 million in this race. Polling shows him roughly tied with Young Kim at around 44% each. Calvert previously served as Riverside County Republican Party chair from 1984 to 1988.
Governing & voting record
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1801 Town and Country Drive in Norco,
2021 · BECAME LAW
Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial Act
2013 · BECAME LAW
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5757 Tilton Avenue in Riverside, Cali
2007 · BECAME LAW
Water Supply, Reliability, and Environmental Improvement Act
2003 · BECAME LAW
Family Sponsor Immigration Act of 2002
2001 · BECAME LAW
To provide authority to the Federal Power Marketing Administrations to reduce vandalism and destruction of pro
2001 · BECAME LAW
To amend the Reclamation Recreation Management Act of 1992 in order to provide for the security of dams, facil
2001 · BECAME LAW
Where they stand
—
Key positions not yet compiled
Positions are drawn from the candidate's public record and statements. We haven't compiled a verified set for this candidate yet.
Career & history
1984Chairperson
1984–1988
1993United States representative
since 1993
Public favorability
—
No favorability data
This candidate isn't tracked by YouGov's public-figure panel, and no published state polling on their favorability was found.
Independence scorecard
Who Calvert's money comes from.
C−
37/100
Independence index
Funding mix leans on concentrated money — pac independence is the weak spot.
3 watch items · pac independence
Small-dollar reliance14
7% of individual + PAC money from donors under $200
PAC independence0
36% of individual + PAC money from PACs
In-state funding37
63% of itemized receipts come from out of state
Outside-money exposure98
$91k in outside spending supports the campaign
MONEY-MIX INDEX, COMPUTED FROM FEC FILINGS ONLY: SMALL-DOLLAR SHARE, PAC RELIANCE, IN-STATE MONEY AND OUTSIDE (IE) SPENDING. IT DOES NOT SCORE VOTES OR DONOR–VOTE ALIGNMENT. HIGHER = MORE INDEPENDENT · GREEN ≥70 · AMBER 50–69 · RED <50.
How Calvert votes
Ideological placement · roll-call record
Dem median
GOP median
Calvert
← LiberalCenterConservative →
Center-right
Overall lean
67
DW-NOMINATE · 0–100
DW-NOMINATE FIRST-DIMENSION SCORE FROM ROLL-CALL VOTES IN THE 119TH CONGRESS (HOUSE), VIA VOTEVIEW. 0 = MOST LIBERAL, 100 = MOST CONSERVATIVE.
Party unity · 591 roll-calls · 119th Congress (House)
98%voted with Republicans · 2% broke ranks
Ratings from advocacy groups
—
No advocacy-group ratings
Interest-group scorecards have no machine-readable feed — they're curated per candidate, and none are on file yet.
Donors & money
$5.7M
Raised
$3.6M
Spent
$2.4M
Cash on hand
Source of funds · individual + PAC
7% small (<$200)57% large indiv.36% PAC
37% in-state · 63% out-of-state (itemized)
OWN-COMMITTEE TOTALS FROM FEC FILINGS THROUGH 2026-05-13 · INDUSTRY GROUPS ARE ITEMIZED RECEIPTS CLASSIFIED BY EMPLOYER — A KEYWORD APPROXIMATION, NOT OPENSECRETS CODING. SOURCE: FEC ↗
Sources & provenance
Biography
Public record
Wikipedia + state records
Money & donors
FEC filings
itemized + committee totals
ALL FIGURES DRAWN FROM PUBLICLY AVAILABLE RECORDS · CANDIDATE PROFILES ARE NONPARTISAN AND CARRY NO ENDORSEMENT. · PHOTO: U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · PUBLIC DOMAIN (WIKIMEDIA COMMONS)