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RepublicanRunning for CA-40 U.S. House · 2026
Young Kim
Young Oak Kim is a South Korean–born American politician and businesswoman serving as the U.S. representative for California's 40th congressional district, previously representing the 39th congressional district from 2021 to 2023. Her district includes northern parts of Orange County. She is a member of the Republican Party.
Born 1962 · Incheon , South Korea
In brief
AI · verified vs data · 2026-07-04
Young Kim, a U.S. representative and South Korean-born politician, is running for California's 40th House seat in 2026. She previously represented the 39th district from 2021 to 2023 and has raised roughly $8 million for her campaign. Polling shows her effectively tied with opponent Ken Calvert at about 44%, with the race rated lean-Republican.
44%
Polling average
our aggregate
$8.2M
Raised this cycle
FEC · committee
Independence scorecard
Computed · FEC money mixWho Kim's money comes from.
C+
50/100
Independence index
A mixed funding picture — pac independence is the watch item.
2 watch items · pac independence
Small-dollar reliance58
29% of individual + PAC money from donors under $200
PAC independence12
22% of individual + PAC money from PACs
In-state funding38
62% of itemized receipts come from out of state
Outside-money exposure91
$847k 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 Kim did in office.
MeasureYearAction
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 28081 Marguerite Parkway in Mission V
Became Public Law No: 118-112.
2023
Became law
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1400 N Kraemer Blvd. in Placentia, Ca
Became Public Law No: 117-298.
2022
Became law
To provide support for scaling up global access to multiple micronutrient supplements and other cost effective
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2026
Sponsored
STOP Payments Fraud Act of 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 51 - 0.
2026
Sponsored
Credit Access and Inclusion Act of 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 23.
2025
Sponsored
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 340 East 1st Street in Tustin, Califo
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2025
Sponsored
REG Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
2026
Sponsored
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 Kim votes
With the party, against it, and where on the spectrum.
Ideological placement · roll-call record
Dem median
GOP median
Kim
← LiberalCenterConservative →
Center-right
Overall lean
63
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 · 588 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.
Career & history
2014Member of the California State Assembly
2014–2016
2021United States representative
since 2021
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.
$8.2M
Raised
$6.9M
Spent
$3.1M
Cash on hand
Source of funds · individual + PAC
29% small (<$200)49% large indiv.22% PAC
38% in-state · 62% 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 Kim is running in.
CA · HOUSE · 2026lean r
Kim (R) vs Ken Calvert (R)
44%+0.0 Kim44%
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: OFFICE OF CONGRESSWOMAN YOUNG KIM · PUBLIC DOMAIN (WIKIMEDIA COMMONS)
Related coverage
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Election results 2026: Live updates for the California Primary Election
nytimes.com · 2026-06-30
Highlights From June 2 Primary Election Day in California
nytimes.com · 2026-06-29
California 40th Congressional District Primary Election Results
apnews.com · 2026-06-29
California Primary Results 2026: House and Governor
Republican · CA-40 U.S. House
Young Kim
Young Oak Kim is a South Korean–born American politician and businesswoman serving as the U.S. representative for California's 40th congressional district, previously representing the 39th congressional district from 2021 to 2023. Her district includes northern parts of Orange County. She is a member of the Republican Party.
Where Kim standsRace →
Kim 44%Ken Calvert 44%
44%
Poll avg
$8.2M
Raised
In brief
AI · verified vs data · 2026-07-04Young Kim, a U.S. representative and South Korean-born politician, is running for California's 40th House seat in 2026. She previously represented the 39th district from 2021 to 2023 and has raised roughly $8 million for her campaign. Polling shows her effectively tied with opponent Ken Calvert at about 44%, with the race rated lean-Republican.
Governing & voting record
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 28081 Marguerite Parkway in Mission V
2023 · BECAME LAW
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1400 N Kraemer Blvd. in Placentia, Ca
2022 · BECAME LAW
To provide support for scaling up global access to multiple micronutrient supplements and other cost effective
2026 · SPONSORED
STOP Payments Fraud Act of 2026
2026 · SPONSORED
Credit Access and Inclusion Act of 2025
2025 · SPONSORED
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 340 East 1st Street in Tustin, Califo
2025 · SPONSORED
REG Act of 2026
2026 · SPONSORED
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
2014Member of the California State Assembly
2014–2016
2021United States representative
since 2021
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 Kim's money comes from.
C+
50/100
Independence index
A mixed funding picture — pac independence is the watch item.
2 watch items · pac independence
Small-dollar reliance58
29% of individual + PAC money from donors under $200
PAC independence12
22% of individual + PAC money from PACs
In-state funding38
62% of itemized receipts come from out of state
Outside-money exposure91
$847k 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 Kim votes
Ideological placement · roll-call record
Dem median
GOP median
Kim
← LiberalCenterConservative →
Center-right
Overall lean
63
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 · 588 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
$8.2M
Raised
$6.9M
Spent
$3.1M
Cash on hand
Source of funds · individual + PAC
29% small (<$200)49% large indiv.22% PAC
38% in-state · 62% 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: OFFICE OF CONGRESSWOMAN YOUNG KIM · PUBLIC DOMAIN (WIKIMEDIA COMMONS)