U.S. Representative
Ken Calvert
California District 41
RepublicanConservative
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Voting Profile
Legislative Record
Most Active Policy Areas
#1 healthcare#2 budget#3 agriculture#4 defense#5 other
311
Votes Analyzed
Data sources: voteview, congress.gov
Political Position
Ideology Spectrum
0.34Conservative
Ken Calvert is a conservative Republican whose voting record places him to the right of center, though somewhat more moderate than the average Republican in the House. His ideology score of 0.339 indicates consistent conservative positions while showing some flexibility compared to his party colleagues.
LiberalModerateConservative
Republican avg
More liberal than the average Republican (0.52)
Data source: VoteView NOMINATE scores (UCLA/UC San Diego)
Policy Positions
Category Breakdown
311
total votes analyzed
Overview
Representative Ken Calvert has served California in the U.S. House with a voting record that spans multiple policy areas. His votes reflect traditional conservative priorities, particularly in defense where he has supported military-related legislation unanimously. Calvert's voting patterns show strongest support for defense initiatives (100% yea) and education measures (100% yea on limited votes), while showing more mixed positions on fiscal matters like budget (53% yea) and taxation (50% yea). His healthcare voting record shows moderate support at 66% yea, suggesting some selectivity in which healthcare measures he backs. Notably, his housing votes show 0% yea on the limited measures recorded, indicating opposition to certain housing policies that came before him. His agricultural votes (57% yea) reflect the interests of a California district with varied economic concerns.
Key Positions
- •Strong supporter of defense and military legislation
- •Consistent support for education-related measures
- •Mixed approach to budget and taxation bills
- •Opposition to certain housing measures
- •Moderate support for healthcare legislation compared to party average
By Policy Area
Healthcare157
66% yea34% nay
Budget & Spending57
53% yea47% nay
Agriculture47
57% yea43% nay
Defense14
100% yea0% nay
Other11
64% yea36% nay
Banking & Finance11
64% yea36% nay
Analysis updated: January 9, 2026
Campaign Finance
Follow the Money
Includes all authorized campaign committees (principal committee, joint fundraising, and other authorized committees). Outside spending by Super PACs and independent groups is shown separately below. Verify on FEC.gov →
Career: $32.7M
Fundraising Over Time
Raised per election cycleSpent
Donation Sizes
Under $200
$338K · 7%
$200 – 499
$72K · 2%
$500 – 999
$296K · 6%
$1,000 – 1,999
$819K · 17%
$2,000+
$3.3M · 68%
Share of individual contribution dollars by donation size, current election cycle.
Where the Money Comes From
In-state (CA)$1.7M · 38%
Out-of-state$2.8M · 62%
Itemized individual contributions only (donations over $200 report the donor's state). Small-dollar donations are not included because the FEC does not itemize them.
CA
$1.7M
FL
$490K
VA
$454K
TX
$316K
NY
$206K
DC
$169K
MD
$125K
AL
$83K
Top Contributors
Top Contributing Industries
Top Donor Employers
RETIRED$666K
NONE$156K
NULL$57K
CORVID TECHNOLOGIES$26K
GENERAL ATOMICS$26K
BG WORKFORCE$21K
INNOVATIVE FEDERAL STRATEGIES$21K
JOHNSON MACHINERY$18K
CENTAURUS FINANCIAL$18K
KAREM AIRCRAFT$17K
HOMEMAKER$16K
GE AEROSPACE$16K
Employer as self-reported by itemized donors. “Not Employed” and “Self-Employed” typically rank highest for small-dollar campaigns and include retirees.
Where the Money Goes
Spending by Purpose
Advertising
$2.2M
Other / Uncategorized
$1.9M
Administrative
$641K
Fundraising
$113K
Refunds
$25K
Travel
$7K
Contributions
$700
Purpose categories are self-reported on FEC filings; large “Other” totals are common.
Top Payees
1.$2.0M
STRATEGIC MEDIA SERVICES
2.$509K
ATLAS STRATEGY GROUP
3.$451K
AMERICAN EXPRESS AMEX
4.$250K
NO ON PROP 50, STOP SACRAMENTO'S POWER GRAB
5.$208K
HOOKS SOLUTIONS, LLC
6.$150K
CALIFORNIANS FOR VOTER ID
7.$148K
FULFILLMENT SOLUTIONS INC
8.$96K
THE TARRANCE GROUP
Outside Spending (Super PACs)
Supporting
$2.3M
Opposing
$16.4M
Total Outside Spending
$18.7M
Top Outside Spenders
01
$11.5MHMP
-$11.5M
02
$1.3MNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE
+$1.3M
03
$1.1MEVERYTOWN FOR GUN SAFETY VICTORY FUND (EVERYTOWN VICTORY FUND)
-$1.1M
04
$918KLCV VICTORY FUND
-$918K
05
$796KEDF ACTION VOTES
-$796K
06
$770KAMERICA PAC
+$770K
07
$723KTERM LIMITS ACTION
-$723K
08
$299KEQUALITY PAC
-$299K
Independent expenditures are made without coordination with the candidate. Source: FEC Schedule E filings.
Coverage: 2/12/1982 – 10/4/1982FEC: H2CA37023Updated: 8/12/2026Source: FEC.gov (all authorized committees)
Voting Record
Congressional Votes
304 votes across 13 categories