

Young Kim
Republican | California
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Young Kim
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 40
Incumbent
Yes
EDUCATION
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, Bachelors, 1985
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Orange County GRIP, Board Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
California State Assembly, 2015-2017
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2021
100%
2022
100%
2023
100%
2021-2022
100%
2023-2024
100%
2021
A
2023
94%
2021-2022
86%
2023
92%, 86% (cum.)†
2022
83%
2023-2024
70%, 77% (cum.)†
2021-2022
75%
2022
B
2022
54%, 68% (cum.)†
2022
67% (cum.)†
2022
68%, 65% (cum.)†
2023
58%
2022
56%
2023
33%
2021
|100%
2022
|100%
2023
|100%
2021-2022
|100%
2023-2024
|100%
2023
|94%
2021-2022
|86%
2023
|92%, 86% (cum.)†
2022
|83%
2023-2024
|70%, 77% (cum.)†
2021-2022
|75%
2022
|B
2022
|54%, 68% (cum.)†
2022
|67% (cum.)†
2022
|68%, 65% (cum.)†
2023
|58%
2022
|56%
2023
|33%
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2021-2022
50%
2021-2022
43%, 43% (cum.)†
2021
38%
2021
30%
2022
30%
2021-2022
26%
2022
25%
2022
D
2022
20%, 20% (cum.)†
2022
15%, 18% (cum.)†
2022
11%, 17% (cum.)†
2021-2022
11%
2023
6%, 11% (cum.)†
2022
0%
2021
0%
2022
F
2021-2022
F
2023-2024
0%
2022
F
2021-2022
|50%
2021-2022
|43%, 43% (cum.)†
2021
|38%
2022
|30%
2021-2022
|26%
2022
|20%, 20% (cum.)†
2022
|15%, 18% (cum.)†
2022
|11%, 17% (cum.)†
2021-2022
|11%
2023
|6%, 11% (cum.)†
2021
|0%
2022
|F
2021-2022
|F
2023-2024
|0%
2022
|F
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (8)
Maggie's List
Campaign for Working Families
National Right To Life
California Republican Party
Republican Party of Riverside County
OTHER (2)
Americans for Prosperity Action
Republican Party of Orange County
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (18)
American Israel Public Affairs Committee (2023)
State Republican Party Organizations (2023)
WinRed (2023)
David Valadao (2022)
Friends of GOP Winning Women 2022 (2022)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (299)
Abraham Lincoln PAC (2023)
Adrian Smith (2023)
America's First PAC (2023)
American Dream Victory Fund (2023)
American Israel Public Affairs Committee (2023)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Democracy Engine (2021)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (15)
Airline Pilots Association (2023)
American Maritime Officers (2023)
National Association of Letter Carriers (2023)
Asian Americans for Good Government (2021)
Democracy Engine (2021)
OTHER INFORMATION
Candidate's grade from The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML)
Election Forum (Home of the Reality Alert Newsletter)
One of 149 House Republicans who voted for H.R. 3746, the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023, which suspended the nation's debt limit through January 1, 2025. A vote for H.R. 3746 allows the government to spend without limitation for 19 months at an expected cost of $4 trillion.
“This candidate voted against HR 8404. This vote indicates the candidate holds a position that supports traditional marriage.”
SBA List celebrated her election: pro-life
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Did not answer
Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.
Did not answer
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Did not answer
Does the federal government have a role to play in limiting abortion, and if so what federal steps and/or federal legislation would you support?
Did not answer
ECONOMY
What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?
Did not answer
Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.
Did not answer
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
Did not answer
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
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Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
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HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Did not answer
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
Did not answer
NATIONAL SECURITY
With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.
Did not answer
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Did not answer
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Did not answer
What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?
Did not answer
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Did not answer
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Did not answer
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Did not answer
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Did not answer
VALUES
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Did not answer
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Did not answer
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Did not answer
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Did not answer
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Did not answer
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Did not answer
EQUALITY
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Did not answer
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Did not answer
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Did not answer
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
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ABOUT YOU
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Did not answer
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Did not answer
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
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Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
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JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.
Did not answer
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Did not answer
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Did not answer
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