Young
Kim
Republican incumbent Young Kim seeks reelection to U.S. House representing California's 40th District in 2026.
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- positions
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Background
Young Kim is a Republican U.S. representative serving California's 40th Congressional District in the 119th Congress (2025–2027). Born in Incheon, South Korea, and raised in Seoul, she later moved to the United States and earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Southern California in 1985. 1321
Before her congressional career, Kim worked as a business owner and financial analyst and spent roughly two decades as a staff member—including as community liaison and director of Asian affairs—for Representative Ed Royce from 1993 to 2013. She was first elected to the California State Assembly in 2014 but lost a 2016 reelection bid. 321
Kim was elected to Congress in 2020 and has served in the House representing California's 40th District. She and her husband reside in Anaheim Hills, California. 1221
She is running for reelection in the November 2026 general election. Her campaign has emphasized a broad media investment in the race. 6717
At a glance
- Party
- Republican · Incumbent
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 40, California
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- U.S. Representative for California's 40th Congressional District
- Website
- youngkimforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Voting record
How Young Kim voted in Congress: 118th Congress (2023–24) and 119th Congress (2025–26), Jan 3, 2023 to Sep 16, 2026. From the official House and Senate roll call records.
- roll call votes
- 1,909
- missed
- 1.0%
- with their party’s majority
- 89%
Recent key votes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · S2403 · Economy & jobsRetire through Ownership ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9497 · Climate & energyWater Resources Development ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9340 · Climate & energyRatepayer Protection ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HJRES213 · Climate & energyProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”On Passage · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR10326 · Crime & public safetyPROOF ActOn Passage · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9576 · Crime & public safetyNational Fraud Enforcement Division ActOn Passage · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 15, 2026 · House · HJRES210 · Climate & energyProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision”On Passage · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 15, 2026 · House · HR9500 · Taxes & budgetTax Relief for Fraud Victims ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
Key votes are final decisions on bills and joint resolutions, and top nominations. Software sorts each into an issue from its official title, so check the roll call. All 1,909 votes →
Timeline
- Date unknownfilingKim reported $8.84 million in cycle receipts through June 30 in FEC filing
FEC-derived figures show Kim raised $8,837,239, spent $8,893,142, and held $1,680,490 cash on hand at the close of the reporting period. The filing deadline was July 15.
Young Kim — CivicGate · Sep 23, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 9newsNBC LA reports Kim described herself as a 'Trump Republican' in primary while presenting as moderate now
NBC Los Angeles reported that Kim had described herself as a 'Trump Republican' during the primary while also presenting herself as a moderate Republican in the general-election race against Calvert.
GOP vs. GOP: Who will win California Congressional ... · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 5newsKim highlights work on economy, fraud prevention, and housing investment
Kim's office issued a press release highlighting her legislative work on the economy, fraud prevention, and housing investment.
Rep. Young Kim Highlights Work on Economy, Fraud ... · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 5newsKim details policy positions on housing, healthcare, energy, and immigration in candidate questionnaire
In an Orange County Register questionnaire, Kim emphasized living costs, housing, healthcare, and energy. She promoted her Community Investment and Prosperity Act, called for data centers to supply their own power and water, and said immigration reform should follow a 'strong and secure border.'
Young Kim, CA-40 candidate, 2026 election questionnaire · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 2newsKim launches first general-election ads targeting Calvert with nearly $500,000 buy
Politico reported Kim's campaign ran two broadcast ads aimed at Calvert. One focused on his long tenure; another promoted Kim's support for congressional stock-trading restrictions and term limits. The initial buy was just under $500,000.
‘Carl DeMaio is the establishment now’ - POLITICO · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 1endorsementSouthern California News Group endorses Young Kim for CA-40
The Southern California News Group's general-election endorsement list named Young Kim for the 40th District. This is an editorial endorsement, not a campaign endorsement.
Southern California News Group endorsements for the Nov. 3, 2026 general election · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 1newsKim publishes op-ed criticizing California for turning down bipartisan VA funding
Kim's congressional office highlighted an op-ed for RealClearPolitics in which she criticized California for declining bipartisan funding for the VA.
Rep. Young Kim for Real Clear Politics: California Turns Down Bipartisan Funding for VA - Congresswoman Young Kim · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 1newsLA Times publishes voter guide for CA-40 race between Kim and Calvert
The Los Angeles Times published a guide to the CA-40 race covering both Republican incumbents ahead of the Nov. 3 general election.
Your guide to the California Congressional District 40 race · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 24endorsementKorea Daily publishes 2026 California election endorsements including Korean-American candidates
The Korea Daily published its 2026 California election endorsements, covering Korean-American candidates including Young Kim in CA-40.
The Korea Daily's 2026 California Election Endorsements and ... · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 17newsKim announces Stop Congressional Self-Enrichment Resolution
Kim's congressional office announced a resolution aimed at preventing congressional self-enrichment, framed as keeping Congress focused on the American people.
Rep. Young Kim Leads the Stop Congressional Self-Enrichment ... · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 16newsKim announces she secured water-resource provisions for CA-40 in Water Resources Development Act
Kim's congressional office announced she secured water-resource provisions for California's 40th Congressional District in the Water Resources Development Act of 2026.
Rep. Young Kim Secures Water Resources for California's ... · Sep 16, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 5pollPro-Kim super PAC poll showed Kim leading Calvert 43% to 34%
A poll conducted Sept. 5–9 among 800 people, commissioned by a super PAC supporting Kim and conducted by Grassroots Targeting, reported Kim leading Calvert 43% to 34%. Reported by Politico on Sept. 17.
Paramount's Nashville overture · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Aug 17pollEarly internal poll showed Kim and Calvert nearly tied at 34%–35%
A poll commissioned by Kim's campaign, conducted Aug. 17–20, showed Calvert at 35% and Kim at 34%. Results should be read in the context that they were commissioned by a group supporting Kim.
Paramount's Nashville overture · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jun 2filingKim and Calvert both advance from CA-40 top-two primary to Nov. 3 general election
Redistricting placed Republican incumbents Young Kim and Ken Calvert in the same district. Both advanced from California's June 2 top-two primary. Calvert finished first with 34.89%; Kim was second with 20.63%.
2026 United States House of Representatives elections in ... · Sep 20, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Tri Ta officialCalifornia assemblymember; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. youngkimforcongress.com
- Ed Royce officialFormer U.S. Representative; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. youngkimforcongress.com
- Brian Jones officialCalifornia state Senate Republican leader; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. youngkimforcongress.com
- Suzette Valladares officialCalifornia state senator; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. youngkimforcongress.com
- Steven Choi officialCalifornia state senator; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. youngkimforcongress.com
- James Gallagher officialCalifornia Assembly Republican leader; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. youngkimforcongress.com
- Phillip Chen officialCalifornia assemblymember; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. youngkimforcongress.com
- Melissa Melendez officialFormer California state senator; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. youngkimforcongress.com
- Diane Harkey officialFormer California assemblywoman; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. youngkimforcongress.com
- Gaddi Vasquez officialOrange County Supervisor (ret.); listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. youngkimforcongress.com
- Claude Parrish officialOrange County Assessor; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. youngkimforcongress.com
- Dr. Stefan Bean officialOrange County Superintendent of Schools; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. youngkimforcongress.com
- James Mai officialIrvine Vice Mayor; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. youngkimforcongress.com
- Janice Lim officialYorba Linda Mayor; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. youngkimforcongress.com
- Association of Orange County Deputy Sheriffs organizationListed under 'Organizations' on campaign endorsement page without a date. youngkimforcongress.com
- Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association organizationListed under 'Organizations' on campaign endorsement page without a date. youngkimforcongress.com
- Armenian National Committee of America – Western Region organizationListed under 'Organizations' on campaign endorsement page without a date. youngkimforcongress.com
- California State Association of Letter Carriers unionListed under 'Organizations' on campaign endorsement page without a date. youngkimforcongress.com
- VIEWPAC organizationListed under 'Organizations' on campaign endorsement page without a date. youngkimforcongress.com
- Winning for Women organizationListed under 'Organizations' on campaign endorsement page without a date. youngkimforcongress.com
- Shannon Grove officialCalifornia state senator; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. youngkimforcongress.com
- Laurie Davies officialCalifornia assemblymember; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. youngkimforcongress.com
- John Lewis officialFormer California state senator; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. youngkimforcongress.com
- Shari Freidenrich officialOrange County Treasurer; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. youngkimforcongress.com
- Bruce Dennis officialRiverside County Board of Education member; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. youngkimforcongress.com
- Stephanie Klopfenstein officialGarden Grove Mayor; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. youngkimforcongress.com
- Austin Lumbard officialTustin Mayor; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. youngkimforcongress.com
- Orange County Business Council (BIZPAC) organizationListed under 'Organizations' on campaign endorsement page without a date. youngkimforcongress.com
- Crime Survivors PAC organizationListed under 'Organizations' on campaign endorsement page without a date. youngkimforcongress.com
- Maggie's List organizationListed under 'Organizations' on campaign endorsement page without a date. youngkimforcongress.com
- Bob Huff officialFormer California state senator; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. youngkimforcongress.com
- Orange County Register editorial board newspaperEndorsed Kim over fellow Republican Ken Calvert in the CA-40 primary, citing her ability to work across the aisle in a potentially Democrat-controlled Congress. Article updated May 12, 2026. ocregister.com · May 10, 2026
Past elections
General election results for federal office, from the Federal Election Commission.
| Year | Seat | Result | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | U.S. House CA-40 · R | Won | 161,589 | 56.8% |
| 2020 | U.S. House CA-39 · R | Won | 173,946 | 50.6% |
| 2018 | U.S. House CA-39 · R | Lost | 118,391 | 48.4% |
Covers the 2016 to 2022 general elections. The FEC has not yet published 2024 congressional results.
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $8.84M
- Spent
- $8.89M
- Cash on hand
- $1.68M
As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H8CA39240(opens in a new tab)
Sources 22
- [1] GOP vs. GOP: Who will win California Congressional ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [2] Endorsements - Young Kim for Congress(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [3] Rep. Young Kim Highlights Work on Economy, Fraud ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
- [4] Young Kim, CA-40 candidate, 2026 election questionnaire(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
- [5] ‘Carl DeMaio is the establishment now’ - POLITICO(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
- [6] Rep. Young Kim for Real Clear Politics: California Turns Down Bipartisan Funding for VA - Congresswoman Young Kim(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
- [7] Southern California News Group endorsements for the Nov. 3, 2026 general election(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
- [8] Your guide to the California Congressional District 40 race(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
- [9] The Korea Daily's 2026 California Election Endorsements and ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
- [10] Young Kim — CivicGate(opens in a new tab) Sep 23, 2026
- [11] 2026 United States House of Representatives elections in ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 20, 2026
- [12] Paramount's Nashville overture(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
- [13] Rep. Young Kim Leads the Stop Congressional Self-Enrichment ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
- [14] Rep. Young Kim Secures Water Resources for California's ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 16, 2026
- [15] Rep. Young Kim Fights California Housing Crisis with Passage of ...(opens in a new tab) Jun 24, 2026
- [16] Endorsement: Young Kim for Congress in the 40th District(opens in a new tab) May 10, 2026
- [17] Young Kim, CA-40 candidate, 2026 primary election questionnaire(opens in a new tab) May 5, 2026
- [18] Rep. Young Kim Introduces Stop DEI Act to Protect Equal ...(opens in a new tab) Apr 22, 2026
- [19] Immigration - Congresswoman Young Kim - House.gov(opens in a new tab) Mar 17, 2025
- [20] Rep. Young Kim Statement on H. Con. Res. 14 - House.gov(opens in a new tab) Feb 26, 2025
- [21] Economy - Congresswoman Young Kim - House.gov(opens in a new tab) Nov 8, 2023
- [22] Rep. Young Kim Fights to Protect Life - House.gov(opens in a new tab) Jan 29, 2021