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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 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]].<ref name=launch/>
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 and as a deputy district attorney for the District Attorney's office of [[Monterey County, California]].<ref name=launch/>


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 [[United States House of Representatives elections in California, 2016#District 20|2016 election]].<ref name=launch>{{cite web|url=http://www.montereyherald.com/article/NF/20151117/NEWS/151119832|title=Election 2016: Jimmy Panetta launches his campaign for Congress|work=Monterey Herald|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 defeated Republican Casey Lucius in the November general election.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rollcall.com/news/politics/democrat-jimmy-panetta-wins-house-seat-californias-20th-district|title=New Member: Democrat Jimmy Panetta Elected in California’s 20th District: Son of former Defense secretary Leon E. Panetta is heading to Congress|work=Roll Call|date=November 9, 2016|first=Niels|last=Lesniewski|accessdate=November 10, 2016}}</ref> House Democrats selected Panetta to be a regional whip for [[Northern California]], the [[Central Coast (California)|Central Coast]], [[Hawaii]] and the U.S. [[Pacific Islands]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-pol-ca-new-offices-20161205-story.html|title=This congressman will sleep in his office, and other tales from the incoming California freshmen|first=Sarah D.|last=Wire|work=The Los Angeles Times|date=December 5, 2016|accessdate=December 13, 2016}}</ref> He joined the [[House Committee on Natural Resources]] and the Subcommittees on [[United States House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans|Water, Power and Oceans]] and [[United States House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands|Federal Lands]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/government-and-politics/20170124/jimmy-panetta-appointed-to-subcommittees|title=Jimmy Panetta appointed to subcommittees|work=Santa Cruz Sentinel|date=January 24, 2017|accessdate=January 26, 2017}}</ref>
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 [[United States House of Representatives elections in California, 2016#District 20|2016 election]].<ref name=launch>{{cite web|url=http://www.montereyherald.com/article/NF/20151117/NEWS/151119832|title=Election 2016: Jimmy Panetta launches his campaign for Congress|work=Monterey Herald|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 defeated Republican Casey Lucius in the November general election.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rollcall.com/news/politics/democrat-jimmy-panetta-wins-house-seat-californias-20th-district|title=New Member: Democrat Jimmy Panetta Elected in California’s 20th District: Son of former Defense secretary Leon E. Panetta is heading to Congress|work=Roll Call|date=November 9, 2016|first=Niels|last=Lesniewski|accessdate=November 10, 2016}}</ref> House Democrats selected Panetta to be a regional whip for [[Northern California]], the [[Central Coast (California)|Central Coast]], [[Hawaii]] and the U.S. [[Pacific Islands]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-pol-ca-new-offices-20161205-story.html|title=This congressman will sleep in his office, and other tales from the incoming California freshmen|first=Sarah D.|last=Wire|work=The Los Angeles Times|date=December 5, 2016|accessdate=December 13, 2016}}</ref> He was sworn in on January 3, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/article/NE/20170103/NEWS/170109931|title=Freshman Congressman Jimmy Panetta, D-Carmel Valley, sworn into office amid House ethics plan reversal|first=James|last=Herrera|work=Santa Cruz Sentinel|date=January 3, 2017|accessdate=January 26, 2017}}</ref> He joined the [[House Committee on Natural Resources]] and the Subcommittees on [[United States House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans|Water, Power and Oceans]] and [[United States House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands|Federal Lands]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/government-and-politics/20170124/jimmy-panetta-appointed-to-subcommittees|title=Jimmy Panetta appointed to subcommittees|work=Santa Cruz Sentinel|date=January 24, 2017|accessdate=January 26, 2017}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==

Revision as of 06:13, 27 January 2017

Jimmy Panetta
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 20th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 3, 2017
Preceded bySam Farr
Personal details
Born (1969-10-01) October 1, 1969 (age 55)
Washington, D.C.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseCarrie
Children2
ResidenceCarmel Valley, California
Alma mater
OccupationAttorney
WebsiteHouse website
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/serviceUnited States Navy Reserve

James Varni "Jimmy" Panetta (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.

Early life and career

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 and as a deputy district attorney for the District Attorney's office of Monterey County, California.[3]

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.[3][4] Panetta defeated Republican Casey Lucius in the November general election.[5] House Democrats selected Panetta to be a regional whip for Northern California, the Central Coast, Hawaii and the U.S. Pacific Islands.[6] He was sworn in on January 3, 2017.[7] He joined the House Committee on Natural Resources and the Subcommittees on Water, Power and Oceans and Federal Lands.[8]

Personal life

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.[9]

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. ^ a b "Election 2016: Jimmy Panetta launches his campaign for Congress". Monterey Herald. 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. ^ Lesniewski, Niels (November 9, 2016). "New Member: Democrat Jimmy Panetta Elected in California's 20th District: Son of former Defense secretary Leon E. Panetta is heading to Congress". Roll Call. Retrieved November 10, 2016.
  6. ^ Wire, Sarah D. (December 5, 2016). "This congressman will sleep in his office, and other tales from the incoming California freshmen". The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved December 13, 2016.
  7. ^ Herrera, James (January 3, 2017). "Freshman Congressman Jimmy Panetta, D-Carmel Valley, sworn into office amid House ethics plan reversal". Santa Cruz Sentinel. Retrieved January 26, 2017.
  8. ^ "Jimmy Panetta appointed to subcommittees". Santa Cruz Sentinel. January 24, 2017. Retrieved January 26, 2017.
  9. ^ "Carrie Panetta appointed to Monterey superior court bench". Monterey Herald. August 29, 2013. Retrieved November 1, 2016.
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from California's 20th congressional district
2017–present 		Incumbent
U.S. order of precedence (ceremonial)
Preceded by United States Representatives by seniority
426th 		Succeeded by
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