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  Garamendi, John
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<-  2019-01-01  
 
NameJohn Garamendi
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Born January 24, 1945 (80 years)
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Congressman John Garamendi is honored to represent California’s Eighth Congressional District, which includes much of Contra Costa and Solano Counties. He has dedicated his life to serving the people of California and in his eighth term in the House of Representatives, he continues to advocate for working families, veterans, and Americans across the country.

Garamendi was raised in Mokelumne Hill, California and earned his BA from U.C. Berkeley and MBA from Harvard Business School. After graduating, he and his wife Patti served in the Peace Corps in Ethiopia from 1966 to 1968. During their time in Ethiopia, they taught 7th and 8th graders and worked alongside local leaders to improve the resources available to community members. Their experience in the Peace Corps allowed them to form lifelong bonds and marked only the beginning of their lives dedicated to public service.

In 1974, Garamendi was elected to the California State Legislature, where he authored the first solar, wind, and energy conservation tax credit in the nation. He also authored the Rural Health Act of California, to ensure that underserved residents in rural communities had access to quality health care.

Garamendi subsequently served four terms in the California State Senate, where he developed a state agenda to advance California’s economy and facilitate scientific research at public universities. Additionally, he introduced legislation that would become California’s assault weapons ban – the first of its kind in the nation and still in effect today. Today, Garamendi continues his work as an advocate for gun control and remains fervently committed to keeping Americans safe.

From 1991 to 1995, and again from 2003 to 2006, Garamendi served as the California Insurance Commissioner, earning a reputation as the most effective protector of consumer interests in the nation. He successfully forced insurance companies to pay claims to policyholders and significantly curtailed insurance fraud. During his time as Insurance Commissioner, he saw firsthand how far the for-profit insurance industry will go to maximize their profits at the expense of consumers and today, Garamendi remains a consistent advocate for universal healthcare and low prescription drug prices.

Appointed Deputy Secretary of the Interior in 1995 by President Clinton, Garamendi spearheaded projects to restore the environment in the San Francisco Bay, Sacramento Delta, and Sacramento and San Joaquin River basins, while also increasing California’s fresh water supply. Garamendi continues to be a leading advocate for water conservation plans that will protect our natural resources for future generations.

In 2007, Garamendi was elected Lieutenant Governor of California, where he served as Chairman of the State Land Commission and successfully protected California coastal beaches by preventing further offshore oil and gas development projects. Additionally, as Chairman of the California Commission for Economic Development, Garamendi strongly advocated for American workers and fought to increase education funding and decrease undergraduate tuition.

Garamendi was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in a special election in 2009, where he has served ever since. Now in his eighth term, he continues to work hard for Californians and advance policies that create jobs, protect Social Security and Medicare, and reduce economic disparity.

As the top Democrat on the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness, Garamendi works to ensure current and former service members are treated justly. He has enacted legislation empowering the military to combat climate change, improve health care for servicemembers, and provide greater legal recourse and care for those harmed by unhealthy conditions during military service. Garamendi consistently advocates for veterans and has supported every bill in the House designed to help veterans and their families.

Since his first day in Congress, Garamendi has served on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and he continues to use his position on this committee to modernize America’s infrastructure, produce millions of good-paying union jobs, and revitalize California’s water resiliency efforts. With 30 years of experience in California water issues, Garamendi is a leading advocate for a comprehensive water plan that includes water recycling, conservation, and storage to help meet California’s needs.

While addressing national and international issues in Congress, Garamendi never loses sight of the local communities he represents. His top priority is to advocate for the people of California’s Eighth Congressional District and ensure they have the funding and resources necessary to thrive. Garamendi will never stop fighting for policies that guarantee equal rights, opportunity, and justice for every member of his community.

As a lifelong Californian, Garamendi continues to call Northern California home and treasures the moments spent enjoying its natural beauty, surrounded by his wife Patti and their family of six children and 14 grandchildren.

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Date Category Headline Article Contributor
May 11, 2010 02:00am Proposed Legislation Garamendi Introduces Bill to Ban New Oil Drilling Off West Coast  Article Jason 
Nov 25, 2008 04:00pm Op-Ed by Candidate Cold dose of reality for college-bound Californians  Article Bob Sacamano 
Sep 26, 2008 01:25pm Op-Ed by Candidate Turning Gold Into Lead  Article Bob Sacamano 
Aug 17, 2008 12:00pm News County Told to Share Water  Article Bob Sacamano 

DISCUSSION
Importance? 7.50000 Average

FAMILY
Wife Patricia Garamendi 00, 0000-

INFORMATION LINKS
RACES
  11/05/2024 CA District 08 Won 73.97% (+47.94%)
  03/05/2024 CA District 08 - Open Primary Won 76.99% (+53.98%)
  01/31/2023 US House Armed Services Committee Minority Members Won 3.70% (+0.00%)
  11/08/2022 CA District 08 Won 75.73% (+51.46%)
  06/07/2022 CA District 08 - Open Primary Won 63.09% (+42.57%)
  11/03/2020 CA District 03 Won 54.67% (+9.35%)
  03/03/2020 CA District 03 - Open Primary Won 59.20% (+31.92%)
  01/03/2019 US House Armed Services Committee Majority Members Won 5.38% (-0.86%)
  11/28/2018 House DPCC Co-Chairs Lost 6.62% (-17.59%)
  11/06/2018 CA District 03 Won 58.07% (+16.15%)
  06/05/2018 CA District 03 - Open Primary Won 53.59% (+11.47%)
  11/08/2016 CA District 03 Won 59.35% (+18.70%)
  06/07/2016 CA District 03 - Open Primary Won 63.11% (+38.84%)
  11/04/2014 CA - District 03 Won 52.72% (+5.45%)
  06/03/2014 CA - District 03 - Open Primary Won 53.48% (+6.96%)
  11/06/2012 CA - District 03 Won 54.23% (+8.46%)
  06/05/2012 CA - District 03 - Open Primary Won 51.47% (+25.32%)
  11/02/2010 CA - District 10 Won 58.84% (+20.99%)
  06/08/2010 CA District 10- D Primary Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/03/2009 CA - District 10 - Special Election Runoff Won 52.85% (+10.02%)
  09/01/2009 CA - District 10 - Special Election Won 26.18% (+5.60%)
  01/03/2007 Senate President Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/07/2006 CA Lt. Governor Won 49.12% (+4.03%)
  06/06/2006 CA Lt. Governor - D Primary Won 42.53% (+2.83%)
  11/05/2002 CA Insurance Commissioner Won 46.48% (+4.84%)
  03/05/2002 CA Insurance Commissioner - D Primary Won 38.55% (+10.31%)
  06/07/1994 CA Governor - D Primary Lost 32.93% (-15.45%)
  11/06/1990 CA Insurance Commissioner Won 52.22% (+14.32%)
  06/05/1990 CA Insurance Commissioner - D Primary Won 35.51% (+7.29%)
  11/08/1988 CA State Senate 05 Won 69.11% (+38.22%)
  06/03/1986 CA Controller - D Primary Lost 37.79% (-12.26%)
  11/06/1984 CA State Senate 05 Won 69.10% (+41.40%)
  06/08/1982 CA Governor - D Primary Lost 25.19% (-35.89%)
  11/04/1980 CA State Senate 13 Won 65.77% (+31.54%)
  11/02/1976 CA State Senate 13 Won 52.81% (+5.63%)
  11/05/1974 CA State Assembly 07 Won 64.08% (+28.17%)
ENTERED, DROPPED OUT
  10/07/2003 CA Governor Recall Lost 0.00% (-48.58%)
SPECULATIVE, DID NOT RUN
  06/07/1998 CA Governor - Open Primary Lost 0.00% (-34.74%)
ENDORSEMENTS
MD US Senate - D Primary - May 14, 2024 D David Trone
CA District 31 - Open Primary - Mar 05, 2024 D Gil Cisneros
CA State Senate 03 - Open Primary - Mar 05, 2024 D Rozzana Verder-Aliga
CA State Senate 05 - Open Primary - Mar 05, 2024 D Gerald M. "Jerry" McNerney
CA US President - D Primary - Mar 03, 2020 D Joe Biden
CA - District 30 - Open Primary - Jun 05, 2012 D Howard L. Berman
CA - District 44 - Open Primary - Jun 05, 2012 D Janice K. Hahn
CA - District 15 - Open Primary - Jun 05, 2012 D Fortney "Pete" Stark
CA District 36 - Special Open Primary - May 17, 2011 D Janice K. Hahn
US House Minority Whip - Nov 16, 2010 D Steny H. Hoyer
CA - District 03 - Nov 04, 2008 D Bill Durston
San Diego City Council - District 7 - Jun 03, 2008 D Marti Emerald
CA State Assembly 19 - D Primary - Jun 03, 2008 D Richard Holober
CA District 50- D Primary - Jun 03, 2008 D Nick Leibham
CA US President - D Primary - Feb 05, 2008 D Hillary Clinton
CA District 50 - Special Election - Apr 11, 2006 D Francine P. Busby
San Diego Mayor - Special Election Primary - Jul 26, 2005 D Donna Frye
Los Angeles Mayor - May 17, 2005 D Antonio Villaraigosa
CA - District 05 - Special Election - Mar 08, 2005 D Doris O. Matsui
CA District 20 - D Primary - Mar 02, 2004 D Jim Costa
CA District 30 - D Primary - Jun 02, 1992 D Albert C. Lum
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