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Candidates › CA-40 race › 2025–2026
Nina Linh
IndependentU.S. House, CA-40California
Has not served in Congress
- On the ballot
- Lost the open primaryJun 2, 2026 · 3,311 votes (1.5%) · 8 of 8 · Ken Calvert and Young Kim are on the November ballot
- Where to vote
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- Top priorities
- Economy & Affordability
- Healthcare
- Education & Public School Funding
- Money
- $442.1K raised, $442.1K spent, $0 cash on hand (through Jun 30, 2026). Where it comes from
- Who gives
- 2.5% of individual money from donors at $200 or less · 87% from California
3 priorities from ninalinhforcongress26.com, in the order they are listed there. Every heading and the text under it is copied exactly, as one passage for each page it is from, and links to that place on the page; hover a source to see which passage it opens.
Families in our district are feeling the squeeze of rising costs while wages stay flat. From groceries to gas, rent to childcare – the basics are becoming luxuries.
Reform tax brackets to ensure working and middle-class families keep more of what they earn
Expand deductions for childcare, healthcare, and education expenses
Restore the SALT deduction to provide relief for California families
Support small businesses with fair tax policies and access to capital
Invest in infrastructure that creates jobs and strengthens our local economy
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · ninalinhforcongress26.com/issues
Healthcare is personal to me. No one should have to choose between getting care and paying rent. No parent should lie awake worrying about affording their child's medication.
Strengthen and expand Medicare and Medicaid to cover more families
Lower prescription drug costs by allowing Medicare to negotiate prices
Ensure quality care is accessible regardless of zip code or income
Protect families from medical bankruptcy and surprise billing
Expand mental health services and integrate them into primary care
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · ninalinhforcongress26.com/issues
Public education saved my life and opened doors I never knew existed. I've seen how funding formulas and policy decisions impact real classrooms and real kids.
Reform federal funding models to ensure resources reach underserved communities
Provide targeted investments for schools serving high-need populations
Expand access to after-school programs, mental health support, and enrichment activities
Ensure every student has access to technology and high-speed internet
Support teachers with competitive pay, professional development, and classroom resources
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · ninalinhforcongress26.com/issues