For the last three decades, I’ve been running toward the problem - inside burning buildings, putting out fires, responding to disasters, and saving lives. Now I’m running for Congress because we need someone who will run toward the problems facing our Nation - …

Joe Kerr is a second-generation firefighter who served as a Fire Captain with the Orange County Fire Authority for 34 years. He was elected as the first President of the Orange County Professional Firefighters Association, a position he held for 17 years.

Joe Kerr (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent California's 40th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Joe Kerr will fight to protect reproductive freedom, offer solutions on climate change and gun violence, and for an economy that works for all.

Jun 1, 2023 · ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. — Retired fire captain Joe Kerr is aiming to flip California’s Republican-held 40th congressional district in 2024. A second-generation firefighter who served with the...

May 5, 2022 · ENCINITAS — In a sit-down interview with The Coast News, retired Orange County Fire Capt. Joe Kerr, a Democratic candidate in the 38th State Senate District race, shared his thoughts on a whole...

Oct 3, 2024 · Democratic former labor leader and Fire Capt. Joe Kerr fights an uphill battle against GOP Rep. Young Kim in the inland suburban district, where Biden won but more voters are Republican.

Oct 21, 2024 · Rep. Young Kim is vying for a third term in Congress, and retired firefighter Joe Kerr is battling her to represent California’s 40th congressional district.

1,247 Followers, 31 Following, 136 Posts - Joe Kerr (@joekerrforcongress) on Instagram: "Congressional Candidate for CA-40 Husband | Father | Retired Fire Captain | Problem Solver"

Joe Kerr’s track record and policy positions demonstrate that he will be a representative voice for the constituents of CD-40 and will govern effectively in the best interests of this diverse district.