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Rep. Ken Calvert

R California, 43rd (1993-2003), 44th (2003-2013), 42nd (2013-2023), 41st (2023-) In Office

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Biographical

  • Full Name: Kenneth Stanton Calvert
  • Gender: Male Male
  • Pronunciation: ken CAL-vurt
  • Date of Birth: June 8, 1953 (age: 70)
  • Place of Birth: Corona, Calif.
  • Religion: Episcopalian
  • Hometown: Corona, Calif.
  • Place of Residence: Corona, Calif.
  • Previous Occupation: Restaurateur; real estate agent
Family:
Previous relationship: Robin L. Calvert Divorced
Biography:
Ken Calvert, a lifelong resident of Riverside County and 17-year small business owner in the restaurant and real estate industries, has represented California in the U.S. House since 1993.

Calvert was born on June 8, 1953 and attended neighborhood public schools, graduating from Corona High School in 1971. He attended two years at Chaffey College, in Alta Loma, and then enrolled at San Diego State University, where he graduated in 1975 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics. Ken is a Protestant and is involved in several local community volunteer organizations.

Rep. Calvert was first elected to the House in 1992 and was part of the historic "Contract with America" in 1994 that swept the House to Republican control for the first See more >>

Education

Office History

Congressional Offices:

Election Results

  • 2021 (Nov. 3, 2020 election)
    42nd Congressional District of California
    Kenneth Stanton Calvert (Ken), 57.13%
    Republican
  • 2019 (Nov. 6, 2018 election)
    42nd Congressional District of California
    Kenneth Stanton Calvert (Ken), 56.50%
    Republican
    Julia Claire Peacock, 43.50%
    Democrat
  • 2017 (Nov. 8, 2016 election)
    42nd Congressional District of California
    Kenneth Stanton Calvert (Ken), 58.82%
    Republican
    Timothy J. Sheridan, 41.18%
    Democrat
  • 2015 (Nov. 4, 2014 election)
    42nd Congressional District of California
    Kenneth Stanton Calvert (Ken), 65.74%
    Republican
    Tim Sheridan, 34.26%
    Democrat
  • 2013 (Nov. 6, 2012 election)
    42nd Congressional District of California
    Kenneth Stanton Calvert (Ken), 60.59%
    Republican
    Michael Williamson, 39.41%
    Democrat
  • 2011 (Nov. 2, 2010 election)
    44th Congressional District of California
    Kenneth Stanton Calvert (Ken), 55.61%
    Republican
    Bill Hedrick, 44.39%
    Democrat
  • 2009 (Nov. 4, 2008 election)
    44th Congressional District of California
    Kenneth Stanton Calvert (Ken), 51.19%
    Republican
    Bill Hedrick, 48.81%
    Democrat
  • 2007 (Nov. 7, 2006 election)
    44th Congressional District of California
    Kenneth Stanton Calvert (Ken), 59.98%
    Republican
    Louis Vandenberg, 37.02%
    Democrat
    Kevin Akin, 3.00%
    Peace and Freedom
  • 2005 (Nov. 2, 2004 election)
    44th Congressional District of California
    Kenneth Stanton Calvert (Ken), 61.64%
    Republican
    Louis Vandenberg, 35.00%
    Democrat
    Kevin Akin, 3.36%
    Peace and Freedom
  • 2003 (Nov. 5, 2002 election)
    44th Congressional District of California
    Kenneth Stanton Calvert (Ken), 63.66%
    Republican
    Louis Vandenberg, 31.56%
    Democrat
    Phillip John Courtney, 4.78%
    Green
  • 2001 (Nov. 7, 2000 election)
    43rd Congressional District of California
    Kenneth Stanton Calvert (Ken), 73.66%
    Republican
    Bill Reed, 15.63%
    Libertarian
    Nathaniel E. Adam, 10.71%
    Natural Law
  • 1999 (Nov. 3, 1998 election)
    43rd Congressional District of California
    Kenneth Stanton Calvert (Ken), 55.69%
    Republican
    Mike Rayburn, 37.82%
    Democrat
    Phill Courtney, 3.69%
    Green
    Annie Wallack, 2.80%
    Natural Law
  • 1997 (Nov. 5, 1996 election)
    43rd Congressional District of California
    Kenneth Stanton Calvert (Ken), 54.74%
    Republican
    Guy C. Kimbrough, 37.95%
    Democrat
    Annie Wallack, 3.70%
    Natural Law
    Kevin Akin, 1.86%
    Peace and Freedom
    Gene L Berkman, 1.74%
    Libertarian
  • 1995 (Nov. 8, 1994 election)
    43rd Congressional District of California
    Kenneth Stanton Calvert (Ken), 54.73%
    Republican
    Mark Allan Takano, 38.44%
    Democrat
    Gene L Berkman, 6.24%
    Libertarian
  • 1993 (Nov. 3, 1992 election)
    43rd Congressional District of California
    Kenneth Stanton Calvert (Ken), 46.68%
    Republican
    Mark Allan Takano, 46.41%
    Democrat
    Gary R Odom, 3.20%
    American Independent
    Gene L Berkman, 2.62%
    Libertarian

Employment History

  • Jolly Fox Restaurant

    Manager

  • Ken Calvert Real Properties

    Owner

Associated Organizations

Membership: Own leadership PAC: Election campaign: Board membership:

Awards

Official Signature

Official signature

Contact Information

Office Addresses:

Main Office:

Address: 2205 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-0541
Phone: 202-225-1986
Fax: 202-225-2004
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Personal Financial Disclosures

Disclosures as a member:

Annual: 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
Extension Letter: 2021, 2020
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Congressional Staff

Staff Turnover:

Turnover Index: 0.25
(House Average: 0.25)
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Staff Salary Rate:

Office Median Annual Salary: $72,550.56
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Staff Salaries Paid:

Caucuses

Caught Our Eye

  • Congress remembers a political giant on Twitter

    Posted by Keturah Hetrick on Aug. 27, 2018
    As the death of Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) shook Congress and the rest of the country, members and staffers alike took to Twitter to share fond memories of the war hero and political giant.Here are some notable tweets from both sides of the aisle: read more
  • GOPer joins all-Democratic lobbying firm

    Posted by Keturah Hetrick on Dec. 5, 2016
    Rep. Ken Calvert's (R-Calif.) former chief of staff has joined Kadesh & Associates as the small lobbying firm's only Republican — and indeed, the only non-alumnus of the office of Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.). read more
  • After 12 years, staffer returns to old boss

    Posted by Sean Myers on March 8, 2016
    Nearly 12 years after she left Rep. Ken Calvert (R-Calif.) as his communications director, Tami Rae Plofchan has returned to the Hill to serve her former boss as acting legislative director. read more
  • Valadao staffer leaves to advocate for county governments

    Posted by Jenna Ebersole on Jan. 8, 2015
    Rep. David Valadao's (R-Calif.) legislative director has taken on a new government affairs job with the National Association of Counties. read more