The campaign HQ is open today! My kids, husband, and dog are staffing it while I’m out door knocking with our amazing field team and volunteers. Please come by and pick up free yard signs and (not free) merch! DM for the address or find it on https://t.co/Akla6bFOu3
Tonight's voter "fan mail" breaks down the stakes for CA40, appropriate with only three days left to election day! Thank you to Adrian from Corona! 🤜🤛
“Esther: First off, I want to highly commend your approach and the objective clarity you are bringing to this race. It genuinely makes me rethink how we frame these conversations with our colleagues and friends.
But if we want to actually make it to the general election, we have to make the right, calculated decisions right now.
The reality of the top-two primary system means there is an incredibly dangerous possibility that Ken Calvert and Young Kim both advance, locking Democrats out of the general election entirely. It is absolute imperative that the party apparatus stops splitting hairs, allows for organic momentum, and unifies behind the one clear frontrunner.
Logistically and analytically speaking, Esther, your viability is undisputable. What you have built outside the status quo—pulling in massive national support and thousands of localized small-dollar donations—is phenomenal. You have the war chest, the polling lead, and the infrastructure to actually retire these corrupt career politicians. You are the only real candidate in this fight.
This is about winning. I choose Esther Kim Varet!”
Just got back from evening door knocking with a great group of volunteers and my field team! Several Republicans as well as most Dems whose doors I knocked said they've already voted for me -- perfect segue to today's featured voter "fan mail":
"I voted for you. I am a Republican who has had enough with the MAGA crap!" -- Mike
Mike knows that sweeping Calvert and Young Kim out of Congress is much more important than our policy differences. We need that same energy and focus from Dems and Independents people! 5 days left, let's do this!!
Tonight's voter "fan mail" is from Marti in Corona -- thank you Marti! 🫶🌊🇺🇸
"I participated in a small demonstration in Corona. So glad I did. I met Esther Kim Varet, candidate for Congress. She is a Democratic candidate for the same congressional district as that horrible Ken Calvert, you know him the same guy who I read, was caught by a police officer as Calvert was having sex with a prostitute in his vehicle. Anyhow, I came away impressed with Esther Kim Varet. She is endorsed by Senator Eloise Reyes and Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett. What a wonderful lady!"
A family in Murrieta today needs two incomes and a side hustle to live like their parents lived on one paycheck. That is not just the American Dream slipping away. That is an intentional bait and switch, a Congressional con that rewards shareholder returns at the expense of working families and retirees.
Day 5 of my Policy Priorities Countdown to Election Day
Middle-Class Majority
When a large majority of American families and seniors are able to comfortably sustain middle class prosperity our nation will be stronger and wealthier for all. Let's build from the middle class out and bring as many people as possible in.
We must reaffirm the American Dream as an American Promise. As a small business owner, I have had sleepless nights worrying about employee payroll and rising expenses, just to keep my business open.
I will work to lower costs for middle class families, make taxes fair, protect seniors, and ensure that quality healthcare is affordable.
In Congress, I will fight to advance and pass:
• Repeal of The One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025
• Raise the Wage Act, with amendment to provide related tax credits to SMBs
• Promoting Affordable Childcare for Everyone (PACE) Act
• Medicare for All Act
• State-Based Universal Health Care Act
• Carried Interest Fairness Act
• Investing in All of America Act
• LIONS Loans In Our Neighborhoods Act
• Restructure property tax deduction to limit double taxation to 10% of taxable income
• Reverse subsidies for purchasers of residential real estate units owned as investments
• Guaranteed Income Pilot Program Act
Even $20 an hour is not a living wage in most parts of California. According to the National Low-Income Housing Coalition, people need to earn $40.23 an hour to rent a one-bedroom apartment, and $49.61 an hour to cover a two-bedroom in Orange County. Affordable housing has become much harder to find in our district. We need wages to increase for families, and we need enough affordable housing options in our district.
I will fight for paid family and medical leave for all employees, because no one should be choosing between a job and supporting their family. I also recognize the need for fair and predictable scheduling to protect workers, which should be protected by legislation.
Received one of the most unhinged comments so far in my campaign today, from the sister of my older female Dem opponent. What!?
NEVER try work shaming a mom. You’ll be sorry.
@KenCalvert You got something to say about your constituents now?
From Corona, California - No Kings 2.0 (Interview Teaser) https://t.co/3hvH0DM1eY via @YouTube
One hundred dollars of dragon krystals earned after two years.
10,000 Dragon Krystals! NOW WHAT?! Who Gets More PUMPKINS?! https://t.co/SMznNXUHpI via @YouTube
"The President has Plenary Authority..." - @StephenM
You are not going to unsay that. EVER. And Donald J. Trump will disown you and betray you for letting out your incompetent trashy high school bully behavior.
What pity do I have for the assassin who shot Charlie Kirk? None.
Do I feel bad for the children he has left behind? Yes.
Has his bible use fulfilled the intention of his work? Or hide a darker side of Charlie Kirk?
Be wise to listen to this man.
https://t.co/DjE7wfH1mB
@TeamCalvert 43 House Democrats in California versus 9 of you House Republicans, who voted for the Big, Beautiful Bill. Good luck keeping your congressional seat.
Newsom does NOT need Donald Trump's authority to redistrict you out.