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Congressional District 23
Republican Kevin McCarthy currently represents Congressional District 23. McCarthy is expected to easily win re-election in 2016.
District Summary
Voter Registration
Total Voters - 312,222 Democrat - 29.32% Republican - 44.99% No Party Preference - 20.43% |
Demographics
White - 50.58% Latino - 35.53% Black - 6.36% Asian - 4.92% |
Citizen Voting Age Population
Latino - 22.78% Black - 6.06% Asian - 3.07% |
Counties
Kern Los Angeles Tulare |
Major Cities
Lancaster Bakersfield Tehachapi Maricopa |
District Vote History
2014
Congressional District 23
Kevin McCarthy (R) - 75% Raul Garcia (D) - 25% |
Governor
Jerry Brown (D) - 38% Neel Kashkari (R) - 62% |
Secretary of State
Alex Padilla (D) - 30% Pete Peterson (R) - 70% |
Proposition 46: MICRA
Yes - 29% No - 71% |
2012
Congressional District 23
Kevin McCarthy (R) - 73% Terry Phillips (I) - 27% |
U.S. President
Barack Obama (D) - 36% Mitt Romney (R) - 62% |
U.S. Senator
Diane Feinstein (D) - 38% Elizabeth Emken (R) - 62% |
Proposition 30: Income and Sales Tax Increase
Yes - 39% No - 61% |
Kevin McCarthy Biography
Congressman Kevin McCarthy proudly serves California’s 23rd district and is currently the Majority Leader in the U.S. House of Representatives. Kevin was first elected to Congress in 2006 and is a native of Bakersfield and a fourth-generation Kern County resident. The grandson of a cattle rancher and the son of a firefighter, Kevin grew up a working-class family and is committed to preserving and promoting the American dream for hardworking Americans.
In Washington, Kevin fights every day for the constituents of California’s 23rd District and for the future of America with the simple promise: to have the courage to lead with the wisdom to listen.
At the age of 21, Kevin started his own small business, Kevin O’s Deli, from the ground up. As he worked hard, hired employees, and enjoyed success in his community, he soon learned—as all small business owners do—that the margins are thin, the hours are long, and that often Sacramento and Washington are obstacles, not aids, to success. The redundant and frivolous rules along with tedious paperwork and overburdening taxes compelled Kevin to enter public service.
He sold his business to put himself through college and graduate school at California State University, Bakersfield. While at school, he interned for Congressman Bill Thomas and later became a member of Congressman Thomas’s staff. In 2000, he won his first public election as Trustee to the Kern Community College District and then, in 2002, he was elected to represent the 32nd Assembly District in the California State Assembly. As a freshman legislator, he was selected unanimously by his Republican colleagues to serve as the Assembly Republican Leader, becoming the first freshman legislator and the first legislator from Kern County to assume this top post in the California Legislature. Kevin worked with his colleagues in the Assembly and Senate and with the Governor to reduce California’s budget deficit, overhaul the state workers’ compensation system, and enhance California’s business climate to create more opportunities for California workers and businesses.
After he was elected to Congress in 2006, Kevin quickly became Chief Deputy Whip and later served as Majority Whip. In 2014, he was elected Majority Leader of the House, where he now leads Congress in fighting for individual liberty, an efficient and effective government, free markets, and a vibrant civil society.
Since Kevin was elected to Congress, he and his Republican colleagues have blocked the largest tax increase in American history, cut out-of-control government spending, passed bills to create jobs, promoted North American energy independence, and fought to free Americans from the meddlesome influence of Washington in health care and beyond.
Kevin will continue to fight for a strong, fiscally responsible, and free America where every person has the ability to achieve the American dream.
When Kevin is not in Washington working for the constituents of California’s 23rd District and for the future of America, he is home in Bakersfield with his wife Judy and two children Connor and Meghan.
In Washington, Kevin fights every day for the constituents of California’s 23rd District and for the future of America with the simple promise: to have the courage to lead with the wisdom to listen.
At the age of 21, Kevin started his own small business, Kevin O’s Deli, from the ground up. As he worked hard, hired employees, and enjoyed success in his community, he soon learned—as all small business owners do—that the margins are thin, the hours are long, and that often Sacramento and Washington are obstacles, not aids, to success. The redundant and frivolous rules along with tedious paperwork and overburdening taxes compelled Kevin to enter public service.
He sold his business to put himself through college and graduate school at California State University, Bakersfield. While at school, he interned for Congressman Bill Thomas and later became a member of Congressman Thomas’s staff. In 2000, he won his first public election as Trustee to the Kern Community College District and then, in 2002, he was elected to represent the 32nd Assembly District in the California State Assembly. As a freshman legislator, he was selected unanimously by his Republican colleagues to serve as the Assembly Republican Leader, becoming the first freshman legislator and the first legislator from Kern County to assume this top post in the California Legislature. Kevin worked with his colleagues in the Assembly and Senate and with the Governor to reduce California’s budget deficit, overhaul the state workers’ compensation system, and enhance California’s business climate to create more opportunities for California workers and businesses.
After he was elected to Congress in 2006, Kevin quickly became Chief Deputy Whip and later served as Majority Whip. In 2014, he was elected Majority Leader of the House, where he now leads Congress in fighting for individual liberty, an efficient and effective government, free markets, and a vibrant civil society.
Since Kevin was elected to Congress, he and his Republican colleagues have blocked the largest tax increase in American history, cut out-of-control government spending, passed bills to create jobs, promoted North American energy independence, and fought to free Americans from the meddlesome influence of Washington in health care and beyond.
Kevin will continue to fight for a strong, fiscally responsible, and free America where every person has the ability to achieve the American dream.
When Kevin is not in Washington working for the constituents of California’s 23rd District and for the future of America, he is home in Bakersfield with his wife Judy and two children Connor and Meghan.
Kevin McCarthy Political History
2000-2002: District Director to Congressman Bill Thomas
2000-2002: Kern Community College District Trustee
2002-2006: California State Assemblymember
2006-Present: Congressmember
2000-2002: Kern Community College District Trustee
2002-2006: California State Assemblymember
2006-Present: Congressmember
Kevin McCarthy Financial Disclosure Reports
Committee Membership
House of Representatives Majority Leader
Kevin McCarthy Staff
James Min - Chief of Staff ([email protected])
Kati McKeown - Constituent Services Representative ([email protected])
Vincent Fong - District Director ([email protected])
Keenan Hochschild - Field Representative ([email protected])
George Caram - Legislative Assistant ([email protected])
Trevor Smith - Legislative Correspondent ([email protected])
Kyle Lombardi - Legislative Director ([email protected])
Matt Sparks - Press Secretary ([email protected])
Kristin Stipicevic - Scheduler ([email protected])
Alex Tarascio - Staff Assistant ([email protected])
Joi Turner - Constituent Services Representative ([email protected])
Robin Lake-Foster - District Administrator
Chris Duncan - District Scheduler ([email protected])
Brandon Eden - Military Legislative Assistant ([email protected])
Kati McKeown - Constituent Services Representative ([email protected])
Vincent Fong - District Director ([email protected])
Keenan Hochschild - Field Representative ([email protected])
George Caram - Legislative Assistant ([email protected])
Trevor Smith - Legislative Correspondent ([email protected])
Kyle Lombardi - Legislative Director ([email protected])
Matt Sparks - Press Secretary ([email protected])
Kristin Stipicevic - Scheduler ([email protected])
Alex Tarascio - Staff Assistant ([email protected])
Joi Turner - Constituent Services Representative ([email protected])
Robin Lake-Foster - District Administrator
Chris Duncan - District Scheduler ([email protected])
Brandon Eden - Military Legislative Assistant ([email protected])
Kevin McCarthy Social Media
2016 Election Outlook
Candidates
Kevin McCarthy (R) - Incumbent