Esther Kim Varet

On the record

Party

Democratic¹

On the ballot

U.S. House, California 40th District (2026)¹

Where they stand

We haven't read their stated positions yet. When we do, each one will quote their own words and link to where they said it.

Money: U.S. House, California 40th District (2026)

As reported to the Federal Election Commission, through June 30, 2026.¹

• From individuals $2.3M
• From PACs and other committees $12K
• From the candidate $592K
• Other (transfers, loans, refunds) $42K

Gifts from people, by size²

Small gifts under $200 against the largest checks. People can give up to $3,500 per election.

• Under $200 52%
• $200–$499 5%
• $500–$999 7%
• $1,000–$1,999 10%
• $2,000 and up 25%

Top PACs and committees giving directly³

Outside groups spending in this race⁴

Groups that spent money about this candidate without working with the campaign.

Individual donors

• $1.2M from 3,845 itemized gifts⁵
• 55% came from people in California⁵
• 6% came from retired people⁵
• Top states: California $674K, New York $201K, Texas $73K, Minnesota $44K, Illinois $31K⁵

Where donors work⁵

Employers as donors wrote them on the form. These are gifts from people who work there, not from the companies.