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Young Kim Endorses Trump, Faces Calvert in Redrawn Primary

5/9/2026

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Rep. Young Kim (R-CA) endorses President Donald Trump in ads claiming 100% support.
Rep. Ken Calvert (R-CA) and Rep. Young Kim (R-CA) contest California’s 40th District primary after redistricting placed them together.
Rep. Ken Calvert (R-CA) blames Rep. Young Kim’s past anti-Trump rhetoric for the environment that preceded the assassination attempt on President Donald Trump, while she says she met him at Mar-a-Lago and introduced a resolution condemning violence.

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Rep. Young Kim (R-CA) endorses President Donald Trump in ads claiming 100% support.
Rep. Ken Calvert (R-CA) and Rep. Young Kim (R-CA) contest California’s 40th District primary after redistricting placed them together.
Rep. Ken Calvert (R-CA) blames Rep. Young Kim’s past anti-Trump rhetoric for the environment that preceded the assassination attempt on President Donald Trump, while she says she met him at Mar-a-Lago and introduced a resolution condemning violence.