Ken Calvert
U.S. Representative, California 41st Congressional District · Candidate for California 40th Congressional District · Republican
On the 2026 ballotChallenger · California 40th Congressional District · Nov 3 General
Ballot status source: California Secretary of State — Certified List of Candidates, November 3, 2026 General Election (certified 2026-08-27): United States Representative District 40 · read Aug 27, 2026
Running for California 40th Congressional District, Nov 3 General. The race page has 1 other candidate, 4 certified results. See the race
The District
What California 40th Congressional District covers
Covers parts of Riverside County and Orange County.
636 precincts · District lines: Congressional lines: enacted plan "AB 604 Congressional Plan (2025)" (AB 604, Chapter 96, Statutes of 2025; made operative by Proposition 50 (Election Rigging Response Act), approved by voters Nov 4, 2025); 2026 status: In effect for the 2026 elections under Proposition 50 (approved Nov 4, 2025); Official file https://aelc.assembly.ca.gov/system/files/2025-08/ab604.zip · Precinct lines: display 255.3 KB under the 400 KB exception (saturates at ~249 KB at coarser tolerance)
Key Votes
The record
S. 2: Secure America Act · voted YesClose vote
On Passage · tally 214–212 (Passed) · 119th Congress, session 2nd, roll call 214
Jun 9, 2026 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House — roll call · sourceH.R. 2913: Ukraine Support Act · voted No
On Passage · tally 226–195 (Passed) · 119th Congress, session 2nd, roll call 207
Jun 4, 2026 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House — roll call · sourceH.R. 7567: Farm, Food, and National Security Act · voted Yes
On Passage · tally 224–200 (Passed) · 119th Congress, session 2nd, roll call 154
Apr 30, 2026 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House — roll call · sourceH.R. 1689: To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status · voted NoClose vote
On Passage · tally 224–204 (Passed) · 119th Congress, session 2nd, roll call 120
Apr 16, 2026 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House — roll call · sourceH.J.Res. 72: Relating to a national emergency by the President on February 1, 2025 · voted NoClose vote
On Passage · tally 219–211 (Passed) · 119th Congress, session 2nd, roll call 65
Feb 11, 2026 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House — roll call · sourceH.R. 7148: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 · voted YesClose vote
On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments · tally 217–214 (Passed) · 119th Congress, session 2nd, roll call 53
Feb 3, 2026 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House — roll call · sourceH.R. 7148: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 · voted Yes
On Passage · tally 341–88 (Passed) · 119th Congress, session 2nd, roll call 45
Jan 22, 2026 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House — roll call · sourceH.R. 6703: Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act · voted YesClose vote
On Passage · tally 216–211 (Passed) · 119th Congress, session 1st, roll call 349
Dec 17, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House — roll call · source
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H.R. 2550: Protect America’s Workforce Act · voted No
On Passage · tally 231–195 (Passed) · 119th Congress, session 1st, roll call 332
Dec 11, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House — roll call · sourceH.R. 4405: Epstein Files Transparency Act · voted Yes
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · tally 427–1 (Passed) · 119th Congress, session 1st, roll call 289
Nov 18, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House — roll call · sourceH.R. 5371: Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 · voted YesClose vote
On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment · tally 222–209 (Passed) · 119th Congress, session 1st, roll call 285
Nov 12, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House — roll call · sourceH.R. 5371: Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 · voted YesClose vote
On Passage · tally 217–212 (Passed) · 119th Congress, session 1st, roll call 281
Sep 19, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House — roll call · sourceH.R. 3838: Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 · voted Yes
On Passage · tally 231–196 (Passed) · 119th Congress, session 1st, roll call 262
Sep 10, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House — roll call · sourceH.R. 4016: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026 · voted YesClose vote
On Passage · tally 221–209 (Passed) · 119th Congress, session 1st, roll call 212
Jul 18, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House — roll call · sourceS. 1582: GENIUS Act · voted Yes
On Passage · tally 308–122 (Passed) · 119th Congress, session 1st, roll call 200
Jul 17, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House — roll call · sourceH.R. 1: One Big Beautiful Bill Act · voted YesClose vote
On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment · tally 218–214 (Passed) · 119th Congress, session 1st, roll call 190
Jul 3, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House — roll call · sourceH.R. 4: Rescissions Act · voted YesClose vote
On Passage · tally 214–212 (Passed) · 119th Congress, session 1st, roll call 168
Jun 12, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House — roll call · sourceH.R. 1: One Big Beautiful Act · voted YesClose vote
On Passage · tally 215–214 (Passed) · 119th Congress, session 1st, roll call 145
May 22, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House — roll call · sourceH.J.Res. 87: Congressional disapproval, of the rule submitted by the EPA relating to “CA Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty · voted Yes
On Passage · tally 231–191 (Passed) · 119th Congress, session 1st, roll call 111
Apr 30, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House — roll call · sourceH.R. 22: SAVE Act · voted YesClose vote
On Passage · tally 220–208 (Passed) · 119th Congress, session 1st, roll call 102
Apr 10, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House — roll call · sourceH.Con.Res. 14: Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary leve · voted YesClose vote
On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment · tally 216–214 (Passed) · 119th Congress, session 1st, roll call 100
Apr 10, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House — roll call · sourceH.R. 1968: Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 · voted YesClose vote
On Passage · tally 217–213 (Passed) · 119th Congress, session 1st, roll call 70
Mar 11, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House — roll call · sourceS. 5: Laken Riley Act · voted Yes
On Passage · tally 263–156 (Passed) · 119th Congress, session 1st, roll call 23
Jan 22, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House — roll call · sourceRoll-call position (DW-NOMINATE)
Score 0.3400 over 571 recorded votes. Negative left, positive right, −1 to +1. A computed statistic, not a government record.
OSINT · Voteview (Lewis et al.) · source
Newest first. A close vote was decided by 5% of the votes cast or less (or 10 votes or fewer, under a fifth of the votes). Broke with party: voted against most of their party, where the record gives the party split.
Scorecards
Club for Growth scorecard, 2025: 84%
84% on the Club for Growth's 2025 congressional scorecard; lifetime score 63%. The organization's own rating.
Self-published · Club for Growth · sourceAFL-CIO Legislative Scorecard, 2025: 0%
0% on the AFL-CIO's 2025 Legislative Scorecard; lifetime score 14%. The organization's own rating.
Self-published · AFL-CIO · sourceLeague of Conservation Voters scorecard, 2025: 3%
3% on LCV's 2025 National Environmental Scorecard; lifetime score 7%. The organization's own rating.
Self-published · League of Conservation Voters · sourceHeritage Action for America scorecard, 119th Congress: 81%
81% on Heritage Action's 119th Congress scorecard (key votes and co-sponsorships, updated weekly while Congress is in session). The organization's own rating.
Self-published · Heritage Action for America · source
Committees and Appointments
Committee on Appropriations · Member
U.S. House, 119th Congress · Member · Subcommittees: Defense (Chair); Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies
Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives — Member Data (committee assignments) · sourceCommittee seats · 119th Congress (2025–2026)
U.S. House: Committee on Appropriations (subcommittees: Defense; Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies)
Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House — member profile · source
Their Money
Campaign finance
- Last Change
- Profile updated · Sep 24
- Raised
- $6,208,202cycle to date through Jun 30
- Cash on Hand
- $1,497,001cycle to date through Jun 30
- Spent
- $5,072,677cycle to date through Jun 30
- Debts Owed
- $2,371cycle to date through Jun 30
- Next Report Due
- Q3 Report · Oct 15
View on FEC.govFEC, cycle to date through Jun 30, 2026
Top Payees
Who the campaign paid most, as its filing reports it.
- STRATEGIC MEDIA SERVICES · media buy$2.04M
- ATLAS STRATEGY GROUP · mailer printing & postage costs$509.0K
- HOOKS SOLUTIONS, LLC · fundraising consulting services$204.1K
- THE TARRANCE GROUP · polling costs$95.5K
- STACY DAVIS & ASSOCIATES · fundraising consulting services$76.5K
Campaign finance · KEN CALVERT FOR CONGRESS COMMITTEE: July Quarterly 2026, through Jun 30, 2026
Jun 30, 2026 · Official · Federal Election CommissionFinance Reports
Campaign finance · KEN CALVERT FOR CONGRESS COMMITTEE: July Quarterly 2026, through Jun 30, 2026
Raised $6,208,202.30 this cycle · spent $5,072,676.59 · cash on hand $1,497,001.34 · debts owed by the committee $2,370.50 — through Jun 30, 2026. Where the money came from (cycle to date, as reported): Individuals $2,587,038.04 (42%); PACs and other political committees $1,386,327.00 (22%); Transfers from authorized committees $2,042,790.05 (33%). Where it went (itemized operating expenditures this cycle, FEC-processed through Sep 20, 2026): media/ad buying $2.05M; direct mail $787.8K; other $451.1K; fundraising $384.6K; individuals (staff, contractors, reimbursements) $134.8K; polling $95.5K.
Jun 30, 2026 · Official · Federal Election CommissionFinancial disclosure · Annual report 2025
Annual report for 2025; filed 05/04/2026. Reports 16 assets; highest reported ranges: Real property (CA) $1,000,001–$5,000,000; Real property (CA) $1,000,001–$5,000,000; Real property (AZ) $1,000,001–$5,000,000; Citizens Business Bank $1,000,001–$5,000,000; 12 others at or below $1,000,001–$5,000,000. Liabilities: Mortgage (33 1/3%) on real property (CA) (Citizens Business Bank) $100,001–$250,000; Mortgage (50%) on real property (CA) (Citizens Business Bank) $100,001–$250,000; Mortgage (50%) on real property (CA) (Citizens Business Bank) $100,001–$250,000; 7 more.
May 4, 2026 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of RepresentativesFinancial disclosure · Annual report 2024
Annual report for 2024; filed 05/14/2025. Reports 16 assets; highest reported ranges: Real property (CA) $1,000,001–$5,000,000; Real property (CA) $1,000,001–$5,000,000; Real property (AZ) $1,000,001–$5,000,000; Citizens Business Bank $1,000,001–$5,000,000; 12 others at or below $1,000,001–$5,000,000. Liabilities: Mortgage (33 1/3%) on real property (CA) (Citizens Business Bank) $100,001–$250,000; Mortgage (50%) on real property (CA) (Citizens Business Bank) $100,001–$250,000; Mortgage (50%) on real property (CA) (Citizens Business Bank) $100,001–$250,000; 7 more.
May 14, 2025 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives
Money shows as the filings named here report it. Payees are who the campaign paid; individual contributors are not shown.
Advertising
Who is advertising for and against Ken
Advertising summary · for and against (2026 cycle)
For: own campaign $44,500 on Google; outside Google ads $0–$0; Snap $0; broadcast TV not searched; FEC independent expenditures $0. Against: outside Google ads $0–$0; opponent campaign ads $0–$0; Snap $0; broadcast TV not searched; FEC independent expenditures $0. 2026 cycle. Broadcast TV: not yet searched. Meta not included.
Jun 2, 2026 · Official · Ads summary (2026 cycle)Google/YouTube ads · KEN CALVERT FOR CONGRESS COMMITTEE (supporting)
The candidate's own campaign (KEN CALVERT FOR CONGRESS COMMITTEE). 15 ads since Nov 2024; Google-reported $44,500 since Nov 6 2024 (exact, advertiser-wide).
Jun 2, 2026 · Official · Google Political Ads Transparency Report (bundle updated 2026-09-23 21:37 PT) · source
Independent Expenditures
FEC independent expenditures on file: $0 supporting, $138,682 opposing, across 4 reports.
CFFOpposing · $138,682
4 reports, newest Oct 7, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
Spend as each platform or filing reports it. Each line is a separate measure, and they are not added together.
In Their Words
What they have said, on the record
“I’ve been endorsed twice by the president. I work with him, and not only that, I’ve done more in bringing federal dollars back to California than any member of Congress, I think, in history.”
“I’m the only real, true Trump conservative”
“We could not have done this without you. Tonight makes it clear that voters want an effective and consistent conservative who has been with President Trump from Day One”
“I am confident voters in this district know that I am the only effective and consistent conservative running in this race. I’ve worked with President Trump to rebuild our military, secure our border, and cut taxes for California families”
“Look, I've been around for a long time. People know my positions on issues. I've been one of the leaders on stopping illegal immigration in the United States”
“I'm at the height of my influence. I chair the Defense Appropriations Committee. I technically control over half the discretionary spending of the United States, all the military forces, all the intelligence operations of the Unites States. I also have been able to deliver more money back to California than any member of Congress in the history of California”
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“It takes a long time to get to the position I’m in and the responsibility that I have, and it has a lot of weight here in California. We have more military installations than any state in the union, about 41 of them.”
“Nobody has delivered more resources back to the state of California than I have, in either party”
“I work hard to bring back hard-working taxpayers their money back to California, whether it’s in freeways, water projects — and that’s benefited every part of Riverside County and Orange County.”
“I was born there, raised there, lived there, played high school football there, opened businesses there. I’ve been there all my life, intend to be there all my life”
“As we have seen in Ukraine and throughout the Middle East, modern warfare is changing rapidly.”
“President Trump’s landmark budget request makes the continued rebuilding of America’s military a top priority.”
“I am the only candidate [in] this race who’s ever earned President Trump’s endorsement because I’ve been in the trenches fighting for the America First agenda from Day One”
“The only people I listen to for advice are the constituents I represent. Nearly 70% of the 40th is in Riverside County, which I have had the honor of representing in Congress for years. I am running because I’m the best candidate to deliver results for our region.”
“President Trump’s decision to launch Operation Epic Fury will protect America and our allies by eliminating the Iranian regime’s ability to wage terror and threaten its enemies.”
Interviews and Published Statements
A look at the candidate race of newly formed Congressional District 40 | Voters Decide
TV segment · CBS News Los Angeles — Voters Decide
May 26, 2026 · Press · CBS News Los Angeles — Voters Decide · sourceRepresentative Ken Calvert on Helping Ukraine
Interview clip · Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute Excerpts from GOTV Intel's transcription: [00:14] “I think it has always been a vein of isolationism, especially within the Republican ranks. It's been around for a long time.” [00:29] “But we don't live in an isolated world. Russia is an adversary and uh I think we have to look at them that way.” [00:45] “And China is funding that, buying oil in long-term contracts to stabilize the ruble.” [01:01] “At the end of the day, I hope we can work out a reasonable peace agreement.”
Dec 19, 2025 · Press · Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute · source
In the News
Press coverage
- Calvert advances in California 40th Congressional District primary battleJun 3, 2026 · Press · Washington Examiner
- Ken Calvert, Young Kim likely to face runoff in California 40thJun 3, 2026 · Press · The Hill
- Ken Calvert and Young Kim advance in race for California 40th Congressional District, CBS News projects - CBS Los AngelesJun 2, 2026 · Press · CBS News Los Angeles
- California GOP incumbents Calvert and Kim go to war over loyalty to TrumpJun 1, 2026 · Press · Washington Examiner
- Exclusive | Bitter California Republican feud turns toxic as congressman claims rival will 'betray' President TrumpMay 31, 2026 · Press · New York Post
- Republicans Ken Calvert and Young Kim in tough race for California 40th District over who's more loyal to President Trump - ABC7 Los AngelesMay 26, 2026 · Press · ABC7 Los Angeles
- Republicans feud, and fume, in the battle for a Southern California congressional district - Los Angeles TimesMay 11, 2026 · Press · Los Angeles Times
- Redistricting pits California Republican incumbents against each other in a fight for survivalMay 8, 2026 · Press · NBC News
- 'Bloody primary battle’ unfolding in CA's 40th districtMay 7, 2026 · Press · Spectrum News
- Kim and Calvert prepare for bruising member vs member California primaryMar 9, 2026 · Press · Washington Examiner
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Reach Them
Websites and accounts
- Official Websitecalvert.house.govFull-page capture of https://calvert.house.gov/ taken 2026-09-24 12:33 UTC. Websites carry no public follower metrics.Sep 24, 2026 · Self-published · calvert.house.govOfficial
- Xx.com/KenCalvertX @KenCalvert: 28.5K followers · 495 following · joined March 2009 (as displayed). Captured 2026-09-24 12:47 UTC.Sep 24, 2026 · Self-published · XSelf-published
- Facebookfacebook.com/70063393423Self-published
- Instagraminstagram.com/repkencalvertSelf-published
- YouTubeyoutube.com/@RepKenCalvertSelf-published
Public social accounts
X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube
Self-published · Public accounts posted by the subject
The Paper Trail
Filings, results and exhibits
U.S. Representative · CA-40
Republican · Holds CA-41 (U.S. Representative) · Running in CA-40 · On the 2026 ballot
Sep 4, 2026 · Official · California Secretary of StateSponsored travel · Congressional Institute
Cambridge, MD, 8/12/2026 to 8/13/2026. Original filing, filed by Johannah Murphy.
Aug 12, 2026 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of RepresentativesSponsored travel · Congressional Institute
Cambridge, MD, 8/10/2026 to 8/12/2026. Original filing, filed by Jack Lincoln.
Aug 10, 2026 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of RepresentativesSponsored travel · Center Forward
San Francisco, CA, 8/4/2026 to 8/8/2026. Original filing, filed by Marshall Bessey.
Aug 4, 2026 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of RepresentativesSponsored travel · Congressional Institute
Virginia Beach, VA, 9/22/2025 to 9/24/2025. Original filing, filed by Rebecca Keightley.
Sep 22, 2025 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of RepresentativesSponsored travel · Congressional Institute
Cambridge, MD, 8/4/2025 to 8/6/2025. Original filing, filed by Jack Lincoln.
Aug 4, 2025 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of RepresentativesSponsored travel · Congressional Institute
Cambridge, MD, 8/15/2024 to 8/16/2024. Original filing, filed by Johannah Murphy.
Aug 15, 2024 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of RepresentativesSponsored travel · Congressional Institute
Virginia Beach, VA, 6/16/2024 to 6/18/2024. Original filing, filed by Rebecca Keightley.
Jun 16, 2024 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of RepresentativesSponsored travel · Congressional Institute
Cambridge, MD, 2/7/2024 to 2/9/2024. Original filing, filed by Jack Lincoln.
Feb 7, 2024 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of RepresentativesSponsored travel · Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars and Carnegie Corporation of New York
South Korea, 10/7/2023 to 10/13/2023. Original filing, filed by Jack Lincoln.
Oct 7, 2023 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of RepresentativesSponsored travel · ClearPath, Inc.
Cleveland, OH, 8/9/2023 to 8/10/2023. Original filing, filed by Daniel Hartl.
Aug 9, 2023 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of RepresentativesSponsored travel · American Israel Education Foundation
Israel, 7/1/2023 to 7/9/2023. Original filing, filed by Rebecca Keightley.
Jul 1, 2023 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of RepresentativesSponsored travel · Republican Main Street Partnership
Jordan, 3/30/2023 to 4/6/2023. Original filing, filed by Ken Calvert.
Mar 30, 2023 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of RepresentativesSponsored travel · Atlantic Council
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 10/1/2022 to 10/8/2022. Original filing, filed by Richard O'Connell.
Oct 1, 2022 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of RepresentativesSponsored travel · Congressional Institute
Williamsburg, VA, 5/4/2022 to 5/6/2022. Original filing, filed by Rebecca Keightley.
May 4, 2022 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of RepresentativesSponsored travel · Republican Main Street Partnership
San Antonio, TX, 3/3/2022 to 3/5/2022. Original filing, filed by Ken Calvert.
Mar 3, 2022 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of RepresentativesSponsored travel · Aspen Institute Henry Luce Foundation Rockefeller Brothers Fund
Gettysburg, PA, 10/22/2021 to 10/24/2021. Original filing, filed by Ken Calvert.
Oct 22, 2021 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of RepresentativesSponsored travel · Congressional Institute
Williamsburg, VA, 10/13/2021 to 10/15/2021. Original filing, filed by Richard O'Connell.
Oct 13, 2021 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of RepresentativesSponsored travel · Congressional Institute
Cambridge, MD, 6/17/2021 to 6/19/2021. Original filing, filed by Rebecca Keightley.
Jun 17, 2021 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives
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