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Esther Kim Varet is a Democrat House representative for California district 40 and holds an OppScore of -2.32. OppScore is a nonpartisan political rating system that scores politicians from -5.00 to +5.00 across the Five Points of Opportunity, using published voting records and public disclosures.
Esther Kim Varet is a Democratic art dealer and founder of the Various Small Fires contemporary art gallery in Los Angeles. She grew up in a family of Korean War refugees and ran for Congress in California's 40th district in 2026 as a first-time candidate emphasizing her experience as a working mom and small business owner. Her campaign highlighted common-sense governance and independence from corporate interests.
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