Jimmy Panetta
| Jimmy Panetta | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Member-elect of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 20th district | |
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Taking office January 3, 2017 | |
| Succeeding | Sam Farr |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
October 1, 1969 Washington, D.C. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Carrie |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Carmel Valley, California |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | Attorney |
| Religion | Roman Catholicism |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |
 United States |
| Service/branch | 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-elect 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. 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 defeated Republican Casey Lucius in the November general election.[5]
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.[6]
References
- ↑ Larson, Amy (March 17, 2016). "Rep. Sam Farr endorses Jimmy Panetta for Congress". KSBW-TV. Retrieved November 1, 2016.
- 1 2 Hennessey, Virginia (July 30, 2013). "Jimmy Panetta following in father Leon's footsteps". San Jose Mercury News. Retrieved November 1, 2016.
- ↑ "Election 2016: Jimmy Panetta launches his campaign for Congress". 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.
- ↑ "Carrie Panetta appointed to Monterey superior court bench". Monterey Herald. August 29, 2013. Retrieved November 1, 2016.