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Panetta graduated from [[Carmel High School (Carmel, California)|Carmel High School]] in [[Carmel, California]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ksbw.com/article/rep-sam-farr-endorses-jimmy-panetta-for-congress/1296727|title=Rep. Sam Farr endorses Jimmy Panetta for Congress|first=Amy|last=Larson|date=March 17, 2016|publisher=[[KSBW-TV]]|accessdate=November 1, 2016}}</ref> 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 [[Juris Doctor|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 (2001–2014)|War in Afghanistan]].<ref name=mercury/>
Panetta graduated from [[Carmel High School (Carmel, California)|Carmel High School]] in [[Carmel, California]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ksbw.com/article/rep-sam-farr-endorses-jimmy-panetta-for-congress/1296727|title=Rep. Sam Farr endorses Jimmy Panetta for Congress|first=Amy|last=Larson|date=March 17, 2016|publisher=[[KSBW-TV]]|accessdate=November 1, 2016}}</ref> 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 [[Juris Doctor|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 (2001–2014)|War in Afghanistan]].<ref name=mercury/>


Panetta worked in the [[Alameda County, California]], prosecutor's office. He is a deputy district attorney for the District Attorney's office of [[Monterey County, California]]. He announced his candidacy for the House of Representatives, representing [[California's 20th congressional district]], after [[incumbent]] [[Sam Farr]] announced his retirement in November 1015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.montereyherald.com/article/NF/20151117/NEWS/151119832|title=Election 2016: Jimmy Panetta launches his campaign for Congress|publisher=|accessdate=November 1, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/article/NE/20151117/NEWS/151119738|title=Election 2016: Jimmy Panetta launches campaign for Congress|work=Santa Cruz Sentinel|first=James|last=Herrera|date=November 17, 2015|accessdate=November 1, 2016}}</ref>
Panetta worked in the [[Alameda County, California]], prosecutor's office. He is a deputy district attorney for the District Attorney's office of [[Monterey County, California]]. He announced his candidacy for the House of Representatives, representing [[California's 20th congressional district]], after [[incumbent]] [[Sam Farr]] announced his retirement in November 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.montereyherald.com/article/NF/20151117/NEWS/151119832|title=Election 2016: Jimmy Panetta launches his campaign for Congress|publisher=|accessdate=November 1, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/article/NE/20151117/NEWS/151119738|title=Election 2016: Jimmy Panetta launches campaign for Congress|work=Santa Cruz Sentinel|first=James|last=Herrera|date=November 17, 2015|accessdate=November 1, 2016}}</ref>


Panetta is the youngest of three sons born to [[Leon Panetta]], the former [[United States Secretary of Defense]].<ref name=mercury>{{cite web|url=http://www.mercurynews.com/2013/07/30/jimmy-panetta-following-in-father-leons-footsteps/|title=Jimmy Panetta following in father Leon’s footsteps|work=San Jose Mercury News|first=Virginia|last=Hennessey|date=July 30, 2013|accessdate=November 1, 2016}}</ref> His wife, Carrie, is a judge on the [[California superior courts|Monterey County Superior Court]]. They have two daughters.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.montereyherald.com/article/ZZ/20130829/NEWS/130827849|title=Carrie Panetta appointed to Monterey superior court bench|work=Monterey Herald|date=August 29, 2013|accessdate=November 1, 2016}}</ref>
Panetta is the youngest of three sons born to [[Leon Panetta]], the former [[United States Secretary of Defense]].<ref name=mercury>{{cite web|url=http://www.mercurynews.com/2013/07/30/jimmy-panetta-following-in-father-leons-footsteps/|title=Jimmy Panetta following in father Leon’s footsteps|work=San Jose Mercury News|first=Virginia|last=Hennessey|date=July 30, 2013|accessdate=November 1, 2016}}</ref> His wife, Carrie, is a judge on the [[California superior courts|Monterey County Superior Court]]. They have two daughters.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.montereyherald.com/article/ZZ/20130829/NEWS/130827849|title=Carrie Panetta appointed to Monterey superior court bench|work=Monterey Herald|date=August 29, 2013|accessdate=November 1, 2016}}</ref>

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Jimmy Panetta
Democratic nominee for
U.S. House of Representatives from California's 20th district
Election date
November 8, 2016
OpponentCasey Lucius
Personal details
Born (1969-10-01) October 1, 1969 (age 55)
Washington, D.C.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseCarrie
Children2
ResidenceCarmel Valley, California
Alma mater
OccupationAttorney
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/serviceUnited States Navy Reserve

Jimmy Varni Panetta (born October 1, 1969) is an American politician from the state of California. He is the Democratic Party nominee for the United States House of Representatives for California's 20th congressional district.

Panetta graduated from Carmel High School in Carmel, California.[1] 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.[2]

Panetta worked in the Alameda County, California, prosecutor's office. He is a deputy district attorney for the District Attorney's office of Monterey County, California. He announced his candidacy for the House of Representatives, representing California's 20th congressional district, after incumbent Sam Farr announced his retirement in November 2015.[3][4]

Panetta is the youngest of three sons born to Leon Panetta, the former United States Secretary of Defense.[2] His wife, Carrie, is a judge on the Monterey County Superior Court. They have two daughters.[5]

References

  1. ^ Larson, Amy (March 17, 2016). "Rep. Sam Farr endorses Jimmy Panetta for Congress". KSBW-TV. Retrieved November 1, 2016.
  2. ^ a b Hennessey, Virginia (July 30, 2013). "Jimmy Panetta following in father Leon's footsteps". San Jose Mercury News. Retrieved November 1, 2016.
  3. ^ "Election 2016: Jimmy Panetta launches his campaign for Congress". Retrieved November 1, 2016.
  4. ^ Herrera, James (November 17, 2015). "Election 2016: Jimmy Panetta launches campaign for Congress". Santa Cruz Sentinel. Retrieved November 1, 2016.
  5. ^ "Carrie Panetta appointed to Monterey superior court bench". Monterey Herald. August 29, 2013. Retrieved November 1, 2016.