Esther Kim Varet (D)
Esther Kim Varet (D), a 2026 candidate in California’s 40th District, has $4.1M raised or spent on their behalf this cycle: $3.0M raised by the campaign and $1.1M from outside groups supporting Esther Kim Varet.
- Campaign raised$3.0M
- Campaign spent$2.9M
- Cash on hand$26K
- Outside money for$1.1M
- Outside money against$3K
Campaign reports through Sept. 30, 2026. Outside spending from FEC filings through Oct. 30, 2026.
Where the money comes from · 2026 cycle
Includes campaign reports through Sept. 30, 2026 and outside spending through Oct. 30, 2026. Outside groups also spent $3K against Esther Kim Varet, which isn’t counted here.
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| Source | Amount |
|---|---|
| Campaign fundraising through Sept. 30, 2026 | $2,952,203 |
| Individuals, over $200 | $1,213,256 |
| Individuals, $200 or less | $1,092,245 |
| The candidate’s own money | $592,000 |
| Other receipts | $36,774 |
| PACs and other committees | $12,500 |
| Joint fundraising transfers | $5,429 |
| Outside groups supporting through Oct. 30, 2026 | $1,102,504 |
| California Blue PAC | $701,515 |
| Western Blue PAC | $350,000 |
| Rising Tide Collective | $50,989 |
| Total | $4,054,707 |
Campaign fundraising is what the candidate’s committees report receiving, before spending. Party coordinated spending is money a party spends in cooperation with the campaign, within limits set by law. Outside groups supporting the candidate report independent expenditures and can’t coordinate with the campaign. How this works
Outside groups spending for and against Esther Kim Varet · 4 lines, every election this cycle
| Group | For or against | General | Primary and other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Blue PAC Super PAC | FOR | $0 | $701,515 | $701,515 |
| Western Blue PAC Super PAC | FOR | $0 | $350,000 | $350,000 |
| Rising Tide Collective Outside spender (not a PAC) | FOR | $0 | $50,989 | $50,989 |
| Youth Save Democracy PAC PAC | AGAINST | $0 | $3,238 | $3,238 |