Jimmy Panetta | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California | |
Assumed office January 3, 2017 | |
Preceded by | Sam Farr |
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Personal details | |
Born | James Varni Panetta October 1, 1969 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Carrie McIntyre |
Children | 2 |
Relatives | Leon Panetta (father) |
Education | |
Website | House website |
Military service | |
Branch/service | |
Years of service | 2003–2011 |
Battles/wars | War in Afghanistan |
Awards | Bronze Star |
James Varni Panetta (/pəˈnɛtə/ pə-NEH-tə; born October 1, 1969) is an American lawyer, politician, and former Navy intelligence officer from the state of California. A member of the Democratic Party, he is the U.S. representative for California's 19th congressional district. Formerly his district was numbered the 20th congressional district. His current district includes southeast San Jose and much of California's Central Coast, including Monterey, Santa Cruz, Carmel-by-the-Sea, and Paso Robles to the south.[1] Panetta was first elected in 2016, after working as a deputy district attorney for Monterey County. He is the son of former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta, and holds the same congressional seat his father once held.