Joe Kerr

Candidate for United States Representative in Coto de Caza, CA

Joe Kerr is a candidate for United States Representative District 40 in Congressional District 40, California — 2026 Primary Election.

Also running: Francis Xavier Hoffman, Claude M Keissieh, Esther Kim-Varet, Lisa Ramirez, Ken Calvert, Young Kim, Nina Linh.

Joe Kerr is a retired fire captain and labor leader running for the U.S. House of Representatives in California's 40th Congressional District. A second-generation firefighter, Kerr served 34 years with the Orange County Fire Authority. He was the founding president of the Orange County Professional Firefighters Association and served as Vice President of the California Professional Firefighters. His 2026 campaign focuses on lowering the cost of living, protecting healthcare, and public safety.