Rep. Ken Calvert is claiming victory over GOP rival Young Kim in the 40th Congressional District race.
In a social media post Thursday night, Nov. 5, on X, Calvert acknowledged that ballots are still being tallied but said “the outcome of this race is clear. We won, and I could not be more grateful.”
“This is home,” the Corona congress member wrote. “I’ve lived my entire life here, and there is no greater honor than serving my neighbors and our communities in Congress. I don’t take that responsibility lightly.”
Calvert had 54.2% of the vote, compared to Kim’s 45.8%, according to California Secretary of State results posted at 6:58 p.m. Thursday.
Calvert, who has served for more than 30 years, faced Kim, R-Anaheim Hills, in a hard-fought campaign that pitted fellow Republicans against each other for a seat that takes in parts of Orange and Riverside counties. Kim has served in the House for six years.
The passage of Proposition 50 redrew California’s congressional districts, creating the new 40th District in which both Republicans ran.
In the post, Calvert thanked campaign volunteers and supporters.
“You knocked on doors, made calls and stuck with me every step of the way, and I will never forget it.”
The brief statement was accompanied by a photo of Calvert with the caption: “THANK YOU!”
It concluded by saying he was ready to resume his duties in Washington D.C.
“Now it’s time to get back to work on making life more affordable, keeping our communities safe and standing up to the madness of the new socialist majorities in Congress who are determined to raise taxes, open our borders and impose failed California policies on the nation.”
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