Katherine Aleman Enters Race to Unseat 30-Year Incumbent Ken Calvert
With backing from former Sen. Barbara Boxer, Aleman is emphasizing cost-of-living relief, veterans’ support, education, her Spanish fluency to narrow Calvert’s vast fundraising lead
Overview
- Katherine Aleman launched her Democratic primary campaign on July 21 to challenge 30-year incumbent Rep. Ken Calvert.
- Former Sen. Barbara Boxer endorsed Aleman, praising her local roots and ability to win across party lines.
- Aleman, a public-school teacher and part-time chicken farmer, is centering her message on cost-of-living relief, veterans’ issues, education, Spanish-language outreach.
- Calvert leads Democrats in fundraising with more than $1.3 million in the latest quarter and $2.5 million cash on hand.
- Aleman joins at least eight rivals in one of the country’s most closely watched races as Democrats aim to reclaim a House majority in 2026.