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CA-39

California — U.S. House District 39

Nov 3, 2020California2 candidates

Challengers

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Gilbert Ray Cisneros Jr
(D)Lost

Democratic Representative for California's 31st district; former Under Secretary of Defense and U.S. Representative for CA-39.

Vote share49.4%
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Young Kim
(R)Won

Republican incumbent for CA-40 and former financial analyst; one of the first Korean-American women elected to the U.S. Congress.

Vote share50.6%
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Campaign finance data not yet available for this race.

Recent Coverage

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A Top House Republican Just Targeted the Exact Trick Dennis Hastert Used to Turn a Teacher Salary Into Millions

Renewed RightSep 23, 2026
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GOP takes aim at Congress' next 'get filthy rich' loophole after stock-trading ban

foxwilmington.comSep 21, 2026
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GOP takes aim at Congress' next 'get filthy rich' loophole after stock-trading ban

Fox NewsSep 21, 2026
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The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) Action Fund Endorses Esther Kim-Varet; First National Climate PAC to Endorse in CA-40 Race

theliberaloc.comApr 21, 2026
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Esther Kim-Varet Closes Q1 With $1.15 Million Cash on Hand, Cementing Lead as the Strongest Democrat to Flip CA-40

theliberaloc.comApr 20, 2026
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House subcommittee weighs FCRA changes, CFPB complaint limits

HousingWireApr 16, 2026
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Election History

2026
2024
Mark Takano(D)56.7%
David Serpa(R)43.3%
2022
Mark Takano(D)57.7%
Robert Smith(R)42.3%
2020
Young Kim(R)50.6%
2018
Gil Cisneros(D)51.6%
Young Kim(R)48.4%

Campaign finance data sourced from FEC filings. Election results from MIT Election Lab. ChamberLight is not an official government source.