Esther Kim Varet Raises Over $1M In Q1
Kim Varet Harnesses Over 800 Donations to Flip a Critical Swing District
Tustin, CA – Today, CA-40 entrepreneur and mother Esther Kim Varet announced raising over $1 million in the first quarter of 2025, with over 800 individual donations.
“These are serious times and we need individuals in Congress who have the integrity to fight for Southern California families. Young Kim has failed that test and our campaign will have the means to hold her accountable next November. Thank you to everyone who has stepped up in this fight to throw out career politicians in Congress and retake the people's house.” - Esther Kim Varet
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California’s 40th is a Congressional District based in Orange County and also represents portions of Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties in Southern California. House Majority PAC lists the district as a top target in the 2026 cycle, Joe Biden beat Donald Trump here in 2020, and Cook Partisan Voter Index (PVI) ranks the district as one of the most competitive in the nation.
Incumbent Republican Young Kim’s support for MAGA policies, including her support for banning abortion even in cases of rape and incest, her votes against lowering the cost of prescription drugs, and her votes against gun safety have made Kim extremely vulnerable. In contrast, Esther Kim Varet will always vote to protect a woman's right to choose, will work to lower prescription drug costs, and will support tougher gun safety laws.
This district includes Yorba Linda, Anaheim Hills, Orange, Chino Hills, Tustin, Mission Viejo, Aliso Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, Laguna Hills, Laguna Woods, Villa Park, Lake Forest, the unincorporated communities of North Tustin and Coto de Caza, and parts of Brea and Corona.