Former President Donald Trump has endorsed Republican Kevin Kiley for a new California congressional district. Kiley is running in June's Primary Election against fellow Republican Scott Jones, the Sacramento County Sheriff, for the District 3 congressional seat. It's a new district created as a result of redistricting. Other candidates include Democrats Kermit Jones and David Peterson.On Saturday, Trump released a statement saying, "No one has fought Gavin Newsom harder than Kevin. He doesn't wait for the fight, like the do-nothing RINO’s who have watched California get absolutely destroyed by the radical maniacs in Sacramento."Kiley took on Gov. Newsom in the 2021 recall election but received fewer votes than Larry Elder. Kiley responded to Trump's endorsement on Twitter saying, "In Congress, I'll fight just as hard against Biden and Pelosi. I'm truly honored."Trump went on to say, "Kevin is going to be a MAGA Champion in Congress and has my Complete and Total Endorsement!"Kiley was elected to the California State Assembly in 2016 and re-elected twice since. According to Kiley’s campaign website, he currently represents 67% of voters in the new District 3.| RELATED | Sacramento County Sheriff Scott Jones announces run for Congress in new districtJones responded in a statement that he was disappointed and surprised by the endorsement from Trump.Read Jones' full statement below: “While it’s certainly disappointing, and a bit surprising based on my experience and strength on issues that are facing the country right now, my campaign has not changed and neither have the issues I have been and continue to fight for: Border Security, reducing crime and holding criminals accountable, and reigning in -out-of-control inflation are still top of mind for residents of the 3rd Congressional District and issues that I will continue to be vocal on."| Voter Guide | Northern California races of interest in 2022 June PrimaryWith less than a month until election day, Kiley and Democrat Kermit Jones have raised the most money for their campaigns as of a report from Open Secrets on March 31. Open Secrets is a nonpartisan and independent nonprofit organization that "tracks the flow of money in American politics." Candidates have raised:Kiley - $1,122,133Kermit Jones - $1,120,580Scott Jones - $406,365Candidates have spent:Kiley - $308,891Kermit Jones - $317,583Scott Jones - $102,085District 3 includes parts of Sacramento, El Dorado, Yuba, Alpine, Inyo, Mono, Nevada, Placer, Plumas and Sierra counties. The California Primary Election is June 7. The two with the most votes move onto the November election. Related ContentJune 7 Primaries: How to vote, track your ballot in California's 2022 electionsImportant dates, deadlines for California voters California GOP chair discusses party's election efforts ahead of June primary