CA-40 Campaign Finance Overview (2026)
Six candidates raised $10.1M in California's 40th congressional district race. See fundraising totals and donor composition by candidate.
CA-40 District Fundraising Summary
6 candidates with reported data raised a combined $10.1M in 2026 according to Federal Election Commission filings for California's 40th congressional district.
Key Facts
- Total raised: $10.1M
- Candidates with data: 6
- Election cycle: 2026
Total Raised by Candidate
- Young Kim (R): $6.3M
- Esther Varet (D): $2.4M
- Christina Gagnier (D): $606K
- Perry Meade (D): $276K
- Lisa Ramirez (D): $269K
- Nina Linh (I): $226K
At a glance
(Bar width is relative within this district; not across districts or races.)
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Donor Composition
- Young Kim (R): 17% from PACs, 23% from small donors under $200.
- Esther Varet (D): 0% from PACs, 31% from small donors under $200.
- Christina Gagnier (D): 0% from PACs, 32% from small donors under $200.
- Lisa Ramirez (D): 3% from PACs, 15% from small donors under $200.
- Perry Meade (D) and Nina Linh (I): Donor composition data not reported.
FEC totals reflect VoteStance’s most recent sync of these candidates’ data as of April 27, 2026. Committee filing deadlines vary; numbers can move as new reports are filed.
Learn More
For detailed candidate profiles, voting records, policy stances, and additional campaign finance information for California's 40th congressional district, visit the CA-40 page on VoteStance.