By Shawn Steel — Tuesday, November 27, 2018 ANALYSIS/OPINION: Young Kim was poised to become the first Korean-American woman elected to Congress. Her 14-point lead was the lone bright spot on an otherwise dismal night for Orange County Republicans. But, over the past week, Republicans have watched the first-generation immigrant’s lead evaporate. With thousands of provisional ballots…
Weeks after House Republicans lost their majority, Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) on Thursday cast serious doubts about the “bizarre” election system in California, where it appears that seven GOP-held seats will flip to Democratic control. The California election system “just defies logic to me,” Ryan said during a Washington Post event. “We were only down 26 seats…
It Ain’t Over Until the Fat Socialist Sings California and specifically conservative counties and districts started changing from red to blue when the liberal state legislature allowed same-day registration and voting along with motor-voter registration. The situation worsened for the state’s law-abiding citizens when illegal aliens started obtaining driver’s licenses. Against the backdrop of a…
LA HABRA, CA — While ballots are still being counted in the counties of Orange, Los Angeles, and San Bernardino, the outcome remains the same: a clear majority of voters have cast their ballots electing Young Kim. “Trailing by thousands of votes, the Gil Cisneros Campaign has been desperate to influence and alter the outcome of…
Young Kim Campaign Calls on Cisneros to Stop Tampering and Intimidation of Registrar Employees La Habra– -After the Los Angeles Registrar of Voters rebuked the Gil Cisneros Campaign for physically tampering with ballots, the Young Kim for Congress Campaign called on Cisneros to halt his campaign’s tampering and intimidation tactics as his team attempts to sway the…
Fullerton, CA — Young Kim, candidate for the 39th Congressional District, announces the endorsement from Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association (HJTA). The HJTA is dedicated to the advancement of taxpayers’ rights, including the right to limited taxation, the right to vote on tax increases and the right of economical, equitable and efficient use of taxpayer dollars. “I…
The California State Sheriffs’ Association (CSSA) Endorses Young Kim For Congress
Fullerton, CA — The California State Sheriffs’ Association (CSSA) endorses Young Kim for Congress. The organization is comprised of the state’s 58 county Sheriffs. “The Sheriffs appreciate Young Kim’s commitment and service to public safety for the people of California,” said Orange County Sheriff Sandra Hutchens. “We are pleased to endorse Kim’s candidacy for the…
Over 100 Local Elected and Community Officials Endorse Young Kim for Congress
ORANGE COUNTY, CA – To date over 100 local elected and community officials have endorsed Young Kim in the race for the 39th Congressional District. The support comes from almost 40 former and current mayors, over 50 City Councilmembers and numerous Board Members from over 15 school districts. See what local elected officials have to…
5 WOMEN IN POLITICS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF FEMALE LEADERSHIP IN THE U.S. GOVERNMENT
Young Kim, Republican Candidate Running to Represent California’s 39th Congressional District Young Kim’s family immigrated to the U.S. over four decades ago. She remembers going down to the beach with her mother to clean up cans and bottles, which her mother then recycled, using the funds towards building a local church for their immigrant community….
ORANGE COUNTY, CA – – The Los Angeles Police Protective League (LAPPL) endorses Young Kim for Congress. “The Los Angeles Police Protective League, which represents 10,000 police officers, is proud to endorse former State Assemblymember Young Kim for Congress,” said Craig Lally, President of the LAPPL PAC. “Young’s life experience as an immigrant who became…
Fullerton, CA — The United States Chamber of Commerce endorsed Young Kim’s run for Congress yesterday at an event at a local Fullerton business SlideBar. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has been representing and fighting on behalf of American businesses since 1912. Local business leaders commended Young Kim on her long track record of helping businesses…
Fullerton, CA — Young Kim, candidate for California’s 39th Congressional District, raised a total of $910,503 in the third quarter of the year and has over $340,648 cash on hand. This number surpasses Kim’s 2nd Quarter by over $200,000 and leaves the campaign in a strong position with less than a month left until the…
If Young Kim Wins in November, She Could Be the First Korean-American Woman Elected to Congress
An unprecedented number of women are chasing political office in the 2018 midterm elections. This month, we’re profiling several worthy candidates who are seeking to effect change. While volunteering on the beaches of Guam as a girl, Young Kim and her mother recycled cans and bottles left along the seashore. Eventually the duo collected enough money to help…
LA Times: Meet Young Kim, an Asian American immigrant woman running for Congress under Trump’s Republican Party
Some other year, under some other president, Republican Young Kim might have been a shoo-in to represent a majority-minority congressional district containing pieces of Orange, Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties. Kim’s profile is as compelling as it is rare for someone running under the GOP banner: an immigrant, an Asian American and, perhaps most…
“Kim is practical, will fight for taxpayer interests, businesses and her district. That’s why we back her.” In case you missed it, the OC Register endorses Young Kim for Congress in District 39. Read more on their endorsement released in yesterday’s paper below:
La Habra, CA — Young Kim for Congress has released a new TV ad titled ‘My Community’ highlighting the dysfunction in Washington, the increasing cost of living in California and her opponent’s inability to relate to the economic struggles voters in the 39th District are facing. The thirty-second spot also focuses on Kim’s work for the…
The National Federation of Independent Business Owners has endorsed Young Kim for Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. – – The National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) announced their endorsement of Young Kim for Congress. NFIB is the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization. “Young Kim has proven to be a consistent supporter of small business while serving in the California Assembly,” said NFIB’s California State Director John Kabateck. “As a small…
The National Association of Women Business Owners has endorsed Young Kim for Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. – – Today, the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) announced their endorsement of Young Kim for Congress. NAWBO is the unified voice of America’s more than 10 million women-owned businesses representing the fastest growing segment of the economy. “Young Kim has a long history of advocating for and representing small business…
Young Kim Endorsed by School Board Members and Education Leaders Throughout the 39th District
ORANGE COUNTY, CA – – A large group of school board members and education leaders have endorsed Young Kim for U.S. Congress. This display of support from the education community, along with her record of standing up for our local schools, solidifies Kim as the ideal candidate for supporting public education and working for the District’s…
Judge Rejects Lawsuit Challenging GOP Candidate’s ‘Small Business Owner’ Status
A California judge rejected a lawsuit aimed at denying GOP candidate Young Kim, who is running to replace Rep. Ed Royce (R., Calif.), the right to identify herself as a small business owner on the November ballot. Superior Court Judge Allen Sumner, in his ruling last week, determined that the suit did not contain sufficient evidence…
Young Kim Presses Secretary of State Michael Pompeo to Act on Reuniting Divided Korean-American Families
FULLERTON, CA — Today, Young Kim sent a letter to United States Secretary of State Michael Pompeo, calling on him to prioritize the reunification of divided Korean-American families who have been separated for seven decades. “I wrote Secretary Pompeo to encourage him to prioritize the reunion of Korean-Americans separated from their families in North Korea,”…
SACRAMENTO COUNTY — Lotto winner Gil Cisneros’ campaign continues to try to bully opponents in the campaign for California’s 39th Congressional District, but his campaign was served a setback today as a frivolous claim against Young Kim was soundly rejected by the court. Cisneros’ campaign challenged Young Kim’s ballot title as “Small Business Owner”, despite her…
Meet the Republican Running to Be the First Korean-American Woman Elected to Congress
By William Steakin from the Independent Review Journal On January 9, 2018, Young Kim received an unexpected phone call. Kim’s former boss, Rep. Ed Royce (R-Calif.), had just announced his retirement less than 24 hours prior, and running for Congress couldn’t have been further from her mind. “You’re the best person who can replace me…
Fullerton, CA — Candidate for California’s 39th Congressional District, Young Kim raised $677,000 in the second quarter and is entering the fall campaign in a strong position. Kim surpassed her impressive first quarter fundraising mark and starts the fall campaign with $310,000 cash on hand. “I am very encouraged by the support that we have…
La Habra, CA — Today, Young Kim announced earning the NRCC’s highest candidate status of “Young Gun”. The status is a clear recognition of the strength of her candidacy as Kim was one of only 11 candidates nationally to reach the top tier of the Young Gun program. “Our Young Guns are the cream of…
As an immigrant, mother, and American, it breaks my heart to see families separated and I am relieved that an executive order, stopping the policy of family separation, was issued. We should have never ended up at this point but now Congress must pass legislation to stop this from happening in the future. I believe…
In yesterday’s Primary Election, unofficial results show Young Kim took first place among 17 candidates for California’s 39th Congressional District. She received almost 19,000 votes which came out to around 22% of the District’s votes. “I am truly humbled by the vast support that we received from across the 39th District. It is clear that…
ORANGE COUNTY, CA – – Carl DeMaio recently announced his support for Young Kim in her race for Congress in the 39th District. Carl DeMaio is the Chairman for Reform California, one of the groups behind the Gas and Car Tax Repeal efforts across the state. “I am endorsing Young because she will be a…
ORANGE COUNTY, CA – – Young Kim just earned the endorsement of the Hispanic 100 PAC – a political action committee dedicated to supporting candidates who are pro-business and promote responsible legislation. “As an immigrant to the United States, Young Kim has a unique perspective on the American Dream, one that has led her to…
Young Kim, a Republican and former state legislator, is running to represent California’s 39th Congressional District. For around two decades, Young Kim had worked for outgoing U.S. Rep. Ed Royce, R-Calif., first when Royce was a state senator and later a congressman. Now, Kim is hoping Royce’s endorsement in the very crowded 39th District congressional race…
La Habra, CA — This morning Young Kim for Congress released its second television ad focusing on Kim’s years of work in the 39th Congressional District and her fight to get funding to address Veterans homelessness while serving in the California State Assembly. The thirty-second spot, called “Exactly Who We Need”, features retiring Representative Ed Royce…
ORANGE COUNTY, CA – – Just two weeks after Republican Candidate Young Kim was announced as a candidate “On the Radar”, the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) announced Young Kim as achieving “Contender” status. Equally impressive is the fact that Young Kim has achieved the elevated status in only a few short months since announcing…
ORANGE COUNTY, CA – – The political action committee Women2Women (W2W PAC) has endorsed Young Kim in her campaign for the 39th Congressional District. “Young Kim is a dedicated public servant who has long worked to represent families in the 39th District…,” said the Women2Women PAC Board in a statement. “An immigrant to the United States,…
Elevates Kim to On the Radar on Young Guns WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today the National Republican Congressional Committee announced that it has elevated Young Kim to its “On The Radar” list of candidates in the Young Guns program. To achieve the elevated status candidates must reach certain performance criteria and illustrate that they have a campaign communication network…
Firmly establishing herself as the leading candidate in CA 39 La Habra, CA – – Republican Congressional Candidate Young Kim reported raising an impressive $606,578 in the first quarter of 2018. The strong fundraising quarter exceeded expectations and firmly establishes Kim as the top candidate in the crowded field running to succeed outgoing Congressman Ed…
ORANGE COUNTY, CA – – Today Young Kim announced receiving the endorsement of the California Women’s Leadership Association PAC (CWLA) in her campaign for the 39th Congressional District. CWLA is one of the largest organizations of its kind in California, bringing together influential women to effect change in government. “CWLA PAC is proud to support Young…
La Habra, CA – – Saying it is a matter of public safety, today Republican Congressional Candidate Young Kim (CA-39) urged the Orange County Board of Supervisors to condemn and proceed with legal action against the California’s sanctuary city and state laws. Kim also praised Orange County Sheriff Sandra Hutchens’ announcement yesterday that they will…
Value in Electing Women Political Action Committee (VIEW PAC) endorses Young Kim for Congress
FULLERTON, CA – – Today Congressional Candidate Young Kim (CA39) announced the endorsement of VIEW PAC, a political action committee dedicated to protecting and increasing the number of Republican women in Congress. “Young Kim has a long record of working for the people of the 39th Congressional District,” said Julie Conway, Executive Director of VIEW…
BREAKING: Republican Young Kim Opposes Potential Federal Gas Tax Increase “Will hurt Southern Californians of all backgrounds”
ORANGE COUNTY, CA- – Republican Congressional candidate Young Kim (CA-39) announced her opposition to the potential increase in the federal gas tax. “I stand against the current attempt to increase federal gas taxes,” said Young Kim. “As we have seen in California, raising the gas tax increases costs on hard working men and women that…
CA 39 Election Breaking News: San Bernardino County Republican Party Endorses Young Kim For Congress
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CA – – Last night the San Bernardino County Republican Party took swift action in the election for California’s 39th Congressional District by backing Young Kim as the officially endorsed candidate to succeed U.S. Representative Ed Royce. The endorsement shows momentum continuing to build behind Kim and sends a strong message to…
FULLERTON, CA – – Congressional candidate Young Kim (R-CA45) picked up a key endorsement today with the announcement that retired Los Angeles County Supervisor Mike Antonovich is supporting her campaign for Congress. “Young Kim has a proven record of commitment to the diverse communities of the 39th congressional district and I am proud to endorse…
ORANGE COUNTY, CA – – Today Young Kim announced receiving the endorsement of Orange County Supervisor Michelle Steel in her campaign for California’s 39th Congressional District. “Young Kim has my full support for the 39th District,” said Supervisor Steel. “Young has proven herself to be a true representative of the people and she has the…
FULLERTON, CA – – United States Representative Mimi Walters (CA45) has endorsed Young Kim in the 39th district, where current U.S. Representative Ed Royce is retiring. “Young Kim will provide the people of the 39th district the same brand of energetic, enthusiastic and dedicated representation they have grown accustomed to with Ed Royce,” said Walters….
FULLERTON, CA – – Young Kim announced this evening that she will run for Congress in the 39th district, with the support of current Representative Ed Royce. “I pledge to continue the service-oriented and dedicated representation that Ed Royce is known for,” said Young Kim. “The 39th district is vibrant, diverse and spread over three…
FULLERTON, CA – – United States Representative Ed Royce announced this evening that he is endorsing businesswoman and former State Assembly Representative Young Kim to succeed him in the 39th congressional district of California. In making his announcement, Royce said: “We have an opportunity to elect an outstanding community leader to Congress – Young Kim. “I…
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