Jimmy Panetta
Jimmy Panetta | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 20th district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Sam Farr |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 1, 1969 Washington, D.C. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Carrie |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Carmel Valley, California |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | Attorney |
| Website | House website |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service | United 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]
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.[7]
References
- ^ Larson, Amy (March 17, 2016). "Rep. Sam Farr endorses Jimmy Panetta for Congress". KSBW-TV. Retrieved November 1, 2016.
- ^ a b Hennessey, Virginia (July 30, 2013). "Jimmy Panetta following in father Leon's footsteps". San Jose Mercury News. Retrieved November 1, 2016.
- ^ a b "Election 2016: Jimmy Panetta launches his campaign for Congress". Monterey Herald. Retrieved November 1, 2016.
- ^ Herrera, James (November 17, 2015). "Election 2016: Jimmy Panetta launches campaign for Congress". Santa Cruz Sentinel. Retrieved November 1, 2016.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Carrie Panetta appointed to Monterey superior court bench". Monterey Herald. August 29, 2013. Retrieved November 1, 2016.
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- Living people
- 1969 births
- California lawyers
- California Democrats
- United States Navy reservists
- Monterey Peninsula College alumni
- University of California, Davis alumni
- Santa Clara University School of Law alumni
- American military personnel of the War in Afghanistan (2001–2014)
- People from Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
- People from Carmel Valley Village, California
- 21st-century American politicians
- Members of the United States House of Representatives from California
- Democratic Party members of the United States House of Representatives