Ken Calvert — U.S. Representative (CA-41)
Category: Federal Legislator — U.S. Representative
Role: U.S. Representative, California’s 41st Congressional District (1993–present); House Appropriations Committee (senior member)
Priority: P2
Basis for Inclusion
Subject Classification: Public Official — serving U.S. Representative
Basis for Inclusion: (1) Signed the Texas v. Pennsylvania amicus brief; (2) voted to reject certified Electoral College results from Arizona and Pennsylvania on January 6, 2021. Notable as one of California’s most senior Republican representatives.
What Is Not the Basis for Inclusion: Policy positions or party affiliation.
Who Is Ken Calvert?
Kenneth Stanton Calvert (born June 8, 1953, Corona, California) is a Republican U.S. Representative serving what is now California’s 41st Congressional District since 1993 — one of the longest-serving current Republican House members. He is a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee.
Calvert holds a B.A. in Economics from San Diego State University. He represents the Riverside/Corona area of Southern California.
Documented Actions: 2020 Election
December 11, 2020: Signed Texas v. Pennsylvania Amicus Brief
Calvert signed the amicus brief in Texas v. Pennsylvania, No. 22O155.
January 6–7, 2021: Voted to Reject Certified Electoral College Results
SourceGovTrack.us; Ballotpedia.Calvert voted YEA on both objections to Arizona’s and Pennsylvania’s certified results.
Accountability Status
Current status: Serving as U.S. Representative (CA-41); senior Appropriations member
Legal exposure: No known criminal charges or investigations
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Sources
- Wikipedia, “Ken Calvert”
- Texas v. Pennsylvania, No. 22O155, amicus brief
- GovTrack.us, Rep. Ken Calvert
Last Updated: May 22, 2026
Profile Status: Active — currently serving