Anaheim, CA – Congresswoman Young Kim released the following statement following last Tuesday night’s results in the primary election for California’s 40th District:
“I am grateful for the support of everyone who helped us earn a place on the November ballot. Throughout this campaign, we made the case that after more than three decades in Washington, it is time for fresh conservative leadership, and I look forward to continuing that conversation with voters in the months ahead. As a member of Congress, I have proudly worked with President Trump to get real results for our community, and I will continue fighting to root out fraud, secure borders, for safer, more affordable communities, and a stronger economy. In November, voters will have a clear choice between 30 years of the status quo and a new generation of conservative leadership, and I look forward to earning every vote.”
Young Kim secures her spot in the general election for California’s 40th District despite Calvert’s SuperPACs spending over $5.5 million. Kim has repeatedly outperformed the GOP ticket in general elections, appealing to a high number of crossover voters in each of her previous campaigns.
On the other hand, Ken Calvert consistently underperforms other Republican candidates on the ballot and his lackluster performance with the broader electorate has cost national Republicans millions over the past two election cycles.
“Ken Calvert and his allies spent nearly $10 million, including $1 million attempting to prop up a Democrat, so that they could avoid facing Young Kim in November”, said Young Kim Campaign Spokesman Chris Pack. “They lit that money on fire and now have to face one of the most tested and proven Republicans in the nation. The electorate is in our favor and the numbers don’t lie. We are ready and spoiling for a fight.”
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