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John Garamendi
Politicians/John Garamendi
John Garamendi

John Garamendi

(D)
Rep. (CA-8)
Running for re-electionU.S. House (District 8) · CA · Nov 3, 2026
About John Garamendi

About Rep. John Garamendi

John Garamendi was raised on his family’s ranch in Mokelumne Hill, California. He received his B.A. in business from UC Berkeley where he was a Wheeler Scholar, second team All America offensive guard, two-time all Pacific Coast Conference team, and the 1964 West Coast heavy weight wrestling champion. They now have 13 grandchildren and continue to raise Angus cattle on their family ranch and grow pears in their Delta orchard.

Sourced verbatim from garamendi.house.gov
Role Summary: U.S. Representative

Members of the U.S. House of Representatives write and vote on federal laws, including the federal budget. Each represents one district and serves a two-year term. Tax bills must start in the House, only the House can impeach federal officials, and members oversee federal agencies through their committees.

Quick Facts
Party
Democrat
Votes with party
99% · avg 96%
Age
81
Religion
Christian
Birthplace
Camp Blanding, FL
Residence
Walnut Grove, CA
Born
January 24, 1945
Family
Wife: Patricia; 6 Children: Autumn, Genet, John, Christina, Ashley, Elizabeth
Contact
707-438-1822Contact Formgaramendi.house.gov
Election Info
District8, CA
Current Term01/03/2023 — Present
First Elected11/08/2022
Last Elected11/05/2024
Education
MBA
Harvard University
1970
BA, Business
University of California at Berkeley
1962-1966
Political Career6
Lieutenant Governor
State of California
2006-2009
Former Senate Majority Leader
California State Senate
Representative
United States House of Representatives
2009-2022
Assembly Member
California State Assembly
1974-1976
Senator
California State Senate
1976-1991
Representative
United States House of Representatives, California
2023-present
Professional Background2
Insurance Commissioner
State of California
1991-1994, 2002-2006
Deputy Secretary
United States Department of Interior
1995-1998
Organizations23
International Fund for Animal Welfare
Former Board Member
Board, California State Summer School for the Arts
Member
present
California State Lands Commission
Chair
2007-2009
Board of Regents, University of California
Member
2007-2009
Board, Natural Heritage Institute
Member
1998-2002
California State University
Trustee
2007-2009
Ocean Protection Council
Member
2007-2009
Eritrea and Ethiopia, Returned Peace Corps Volunteers Team
Leader
1998-2000
Merced Foundation, University of California
Chair
1999-2009
Congo, Returned Peace Corps Volunteers Team
Leader
present
Don Bren School of Management, University of California
Member
1998-2009
Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition
Member
present
Board, Operation Respect
Member
1998-2002
Commission for Economic Development
Chair
2007-2009
Board, National Park Foundation
Member
1998-2001
Alzheimer's Task Force
Member
present
Make It In America Task Force
Member
present
California Emergency Council
Member
2007-2009
United States Peace Corps
Volunteer
1966-1968
Conference Committee, Water Resources Development Act
Member
present
Board, National Association of Service and Conservation Corps
Member
1998-2001
Board of Trustees, California State University
Former Member
Sigma Chi Fraternity
Member
present
Committees8
Armed Services Committee
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management
Subcommittee on Highways and Transit
Subcommittee on Readiness
Subcommittee on Strategic Forces
Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment
Recent votes2
H Con Res 89Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with IranVoted YesHR 8884Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans ActVoted No
Quick Facts
Party
Democrat
Votes with party
99% · avg 96%
Age
81
Religion
Christian
Birthplace
Camp Blanding, FL
Residence
Walnut Grove, CA
Born
January 24, 1945
Family
Wife: Patricia; 6 Children: Autumn, Genet, John, Christina, Ashley, Elizabeth
Contact
707-438-1822Contact Formgaramendi.house.gov