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Rep. Calvert, Other Incumbents Lead in Redrawn Congressional Districts

Calvert led the reshaped 40th District primary with 42% of the reported vote.

Rep. Calvert, Other Incumbents Lead in Redrawn Congressional Districts
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This article1 analysis · Oct 6, 2026
Jun 3, 2026
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Early returns from California’s June 2 primary showed Rep. Ken Calvert leading the 40th District race, with other candidates also ahead in several reshaped congressional districts. The results followed district changes approved under Proposition 50.

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Ken Calvert
R · CA-41

Incumbent leading the 40th Congressional District primary

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Republican candidate in the 25th District race

Young Kim
R · CA-40

Incumbent and fellow candidate in the 40th District race

Republican candidate leading the 48th District field

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President mentioned in the reported rationale for Proposition 50

Mark Takano
D · CA-39

Incumbent leading the 39th District race

Joe Males
R · CA

Republican candidate in the 25th District race

Democratic candidate in the 48th District race

Norma J. Torres
D · CA-35

Incumbent trailing in the 35th District race

Jay Obernolte
R · CA-23

Republican representative leading the 23rd District race

Republican candidate in the 25th District race

Republican candidate leading the 35th District race

Republican challenger in the 39th District race

Raul Ruiz
D · CA-25

Incumbent leading the 25th District race

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Ken Calvert Leads California's 40th District Primary

Outlets agree that Ken Calvert led the California 40th District primary and that Young Kim was positioned to join him in November. Left-leaning outlets emphasize the costly, negative campaign and a possible Calvert-Kim matchup. Center outlets focus on the results in the reshaped district and the context around Proposition 50. Right-leaning outlets report Calvert's declared win and his claim to be the strongest Trump conservative.

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