Preceded by Sam Farr Children 2 Religion Roman Catholicism Parents Leon Panetta | Political party Democratic Occupation Attorney Spouse Carrie McIntyre Panetta | |
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Full Name James Varni Panetta Born October 1, 1969 (age 47)
Washington, D.C. ( 1969-10-01 ) Alma mater University of California (B.A.)
Santa Clara University (J.D.) Office Representative (CA 20th District) since 2017 Residence Carmel Valley, California, United States Education Santa Clara University (1993–1996), University of California, Davis, Santa Clara University School of Law Similar Casey Lucius, Leon Panetta, Nanette Barragán, Sam Farr, Ro Khanna Profiles | ||
Casey lucius jimmy panetta debate at the press club
James Varni "Jimmy" Panetta /pəˈnɛtə/ (born October 1, 1969) is an American politician from the state of California. He is a member of the United States House of Representatives for California's 20th congressional district.
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- Casey lucius jimmy panetta debate at the press club
- Jimmy panetta for congress campaign announcement
- Early life and career
- 2016 campaign
- Tenure
- Committee assignments
- Personal life
- References
Jimmy panetta for congress campaign announcement
Early life and career
Panetta graduated from Carmel High School in Carmel, California. He then attended Monterey Peninsula College and University of California, Davis, graduating with a bachelor's degree in international relations. He then interned at the United States Department of State. Panetta received his law degree from Santa Clara University School of Law. He joined the United States Navy Reserve and completed a tour of duty in the War in Afghanistan. Panetta worked in the Alameda County, California, prosecutor's office and as a deputy district attorney for the District Attorney's office of Monterey County, California.
2016 campaign
After incumbent Sam Farr announced in November 2015 that he would not seek reelection to the United States House of Representatives, Panetta announced his candidacy to succeed Farr in California's 20th congressional district in the 2016 election. Panetta defeated Republican Casey Lucius in the November general election.
Tenure
He was sworn in on January 3, 2017. House Democrats selected Panetta to be a regional whip for Northern California, the Central Coast, Hawaii and the U.S. Pacific Islands.
Committee assignments
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Personal life
Panetta is the youngest of three sons born to Leon Panetta, the former United States Secretary of Defense. His wife, Carrie, is a judge on the Monterey County Superior Court. They have two daughters.