Sentry Page Protection
Assembly Districts 1, 2, 3, 4 , 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23,
24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80 |
Congressional District 3
Democrat John Garamendi currently represents Congressional District 1. Garamendi is expected to win re-election in 2016.
District Summary
Voter Registration
Total Voters - 315,563 Democrat - 40.16% Republican - 31.28% No Party Preference - 23.00% |
Demographics
White - 50.86% Latino - 27.78% Black - 6.52% Asian - 11.20% |
Citizen Voting Age Population
Latino - 15.54% Black - 6.94% Asian - 8.72% |
Counties
Glenn, Lake Yolo, Solano Colusa, Sacramento Sutter |
Major Cities
Fairfield Davis Colusa Marysville |
District Vote History
2014
Congressional District 3
John Garamendi (D) - 53% Dan Logue (R) - 47% |
Governor
Jerry Brown (D) - 56% Neel Kashkari (R) - 44% |
Secretary of State
Alex Padilla (D) - 49% Pete Peterson (R) - 51% |
Proposition 46: MICRA
Yes - 32% No - 68% |
2012
Congressional District 3 John Garamendi (D) - 54%
Kim Vann (R) - 46% |
U.S. President
Barack Obama (D) - 54% Mitt Romney (R) - 43% |
U.S. Senator
Diane Feinstein (D) - 56% Elizabeth Emken (R) - 44% |
Proposition 30: Income and Sales Tax Increase
Yes - 53% No - 47% |
John Garamendi Biography
John Garamendi joined the U.S. House of Representatives on November 5, 2009. He brings nearly four decades of public service to the House Armed Services, Transportation & Infrastructure, and Agriculture committees.
He has been a tireless proponent of job creation, quality and affordable health care, education, environmental protection, and scientific research, while always working to ensure the stability and success of the state he has always called home.
Garamendi was raised on his family’s cattle ranch in Mokelumne Hill. He graduated with a BA in business from UC Berkeley and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Garamendi and his wife started their married life as Peace Corps volunteers teaching and doing community development work in Ethiopia. Patti has served as Assistant Director of the Peace Corps and as a Deputy Administrator at the United States Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service. John and Patti live in Walnut Grove and have six children and ten grandchildren.
As California’s 46th Lieutenant Governor, Garamendi was Chair of the Commission for Economic Development, where he transformed this important body into a powerhouse to advocate for workforce development, vocational education, and research. As a Regent of the University of California and Trustee for the California State University System, Garamendi fought to hold the line on student fee increases and excessive administrator salaries. As Chair of the California State Lands Commission, he led the fight against new offshore oil drilling.
John was elected to the California legislature in 1974, where he served for 16 years, attaining the position of Senate Majority Leader. His laws established California’s emergency medical system, expanded community health clinics, created a work-oriented welfare program, protected Lake Tahoe and Mono Lakes, and developed an overall state agenda for competitiveness and scientific advancement. He authored the Senior Center Bond Act and a proposition that brought $18 billion to public transit and highways.
In 1991, Garamendi became California’s Insurance Commissioner. He successfully implemented Proposition 103, reforming the auto and homeowner insurance industry. He delivered over $1 billion in rebates to insurance consumers and lowered homeowner and auto insurance rates, saving consumers over $24 billion. Under his leadership the Department protected homeowners devastated by the Oakland Hills Fire, forcing insurers to fully pay for rebuilding. His Department earned a reputation as the best consumer protection agency in the nation.
In 1995, President Bill Clinton appointed Garamendi as Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Interior Department. John spearheaded efforts to resolve water disputes in California and to protect the Sacramento San Joaquin River Delta. He negotiated the purchase of the Headwaters Forest, coordinated research on global warming, and established habitat conservation plans in California.
Reelected California’s Insurance Commissioner in 2002, he set about rebuilding the Department. His work culminated in new laws that led to a 58% reduction in workers compensation costs. His Home Owners Bill of Rights added protections for homeowners and reduced their premiums by over $500 million. He reestablished an aggressive anti-fraud task force, sponsored legislation to prevent senior insurance scams, improved protections for disabled consumers, and stopped insurance brokers from overcharging business consumers. He developed a comprehensive health care report analyzing California’s health care system with 43 concrete recommendations.
One of Garamendi’s passions is a commitment to international service. He led a group of returned Peace Corps volunteers on a peace mission during the Ethiopian-Eritrea war in 1998-2000, helping to negotiate a peace treaty. Garamendi created a similar team that assisted in peace negotiations in the Congo Civil War.
Rep. Garamendi has forged a reputation as a fierce defender of consumers and a visionary, effective leader. He possesses the unique wealth of knowledge and experience necessary to tackle today’s complex challenges.
He has been a tireless proponent of job creation, quality and affordable health care, education, environmental protection, and scientific research, while always working to ensure the stability and success of the state he has always called home.
Garamendi was raised on his family’s cattle ranch in Mokelumne Hill. He graduated with a BA in business from UC Berkeley and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Garamendi and his wife started their married life as Peace Corps volunteers teaching and doing community development work in Ethiopia. Patti has served as Assistant Director of the Peace Corps and as a Deputy Administrator at the United States Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service. John and Patti live in Walnut Grove and have six children and ten grandchildren.
As California’s 46th Lieutenant Governor, Garamendi was Chair of the Commission for Economic Development, where he transformed this important body into a powerhouse to advocate for workforce development, vocational education, and research. As a Regent of the University of California and Trustee for the California State University System, Garamendi fought to hold the line on student fee increases and excessive administrator salaries. As Chair of the California State Lands Commission, he led the fight against new offshore oil drilling.
John was elected to the California legislature in 1974, where he served for 16 years, attaining the position of Senate Majority Leader. His laws established California’s emergency medical system, expanded community health clinics, created a work-oriented welfare program, protected Lake Tahoe and Mono Lakes, and developed an overall state agenda for competitiveness and scientific advancement. He authored the Senior Center Bond Act and a proposition that brought $18 billion to public transit and highways.
In 1991, Garamendi became California’s Insurance Commissioner. He successfully implemented Proposition 103, reforming the auto and homeowner insurance industry. He delivered over $1 billion in rebates to insurance consumers and lowered homeowner and auto insurance rates, saving consumers over $24 billion. Under his leadership the Department protected homeowners devastated by the Oakland Hills Fire, forcing insurers to fully pay for rebuilding. His Department earned a reputation as the best consumer protection agency in the nation.
In 1995, President Bill Clinton appointed Garamendi as Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Interior Department. John spearheaded efforts to resolve water disputes in California and to protect the Sacramento San Joaquin River Delta. He negotiated the purchase of the Headwaters Forest, coordinated research on global warming, and established habitat conservation plans in California.
Reelected California’s Insurance Commissioner in 2002, he set about rebuilding the Department. His work culminated in new laws that led to a 58% reduction in workers compensation costs. His Home Owners Bill of Rights added protections for homeowners and reduced their premiums by over $500 million. He reestablished an aggressive anti-fraud task force, sponsored legislation to prevent senior insurance scams, improved protections for disabled consumers, and stopped insurance brokers from overcharging business consumers. He developed a comprehensive health care report analyzing California’s health care system with 43 concrete recommendations.
One of Garamendi’s passions is a commitment to international service. He led a group of returned Peace Corps volunteers on a peace mission during the Ethiopian-Eritrea war in 1998-2000, helping to negotiate a peace treaty. Garamendi created a similar team that assisted in peace negotiations in the Congo Civil War.
Rep. Garamendi has forged a reputation as a fierce defender of consumers and a visionary, effective leader. He possesses the unique wealth of knowledge and experience necessary to tackle today’s complex challenges.
John Garamendi Political History
1974-1976: California State Assemblymember
1976-1990: California State Senator
1982: Unsuccessfully ran for Governor
1986: Unsuccessfully ran for Controller
1990-1994: California State Insurance Commissioner
1994: Unsuccessfully ran for Governor
1995: U.S. Department of the Interior Deputy Secretary
2002-2006: California State Insurance Commissioner
2006-2009: California State Lieutenant Governor
2009-Present: Congressmember
1976-1990: California State Senator
1982: Unsuccessfully ran for Governor
1986: Unsuccessfully ran for Controller
1990-1994: California State Insurance Commissioner
1994: Unsuccessfully ran for Governor
1995: U.S. Department of the Interior Deputy Secretary
2002-2006: California State Insurance Commissioner
2006-2009: California State Lieutenant Governor
2009-Present: Congressmember
John Garamendi Financial Disclosure Reports
Committee Membership
Armed Services - Member
Transportation & Infrastructure - Member
Agriculture - Member
Transportation & Infrastructure - Member
Agriculture - Member
John Garamendi Staff
Brandon Thomson - Caseworker ([email protected])
Chris Austin - Chief of Staff ([email protected])
Donald Lathbury - Communications Director ([email protected])
Debbi Gibbs - Community Relations Director ([email protected])
Brandon Minto - Deputy District Director ([email protected])
Andrew Kim - District Project Director ([email protected])
Jeannie Klever - District Representative ([email protected])
Sofia Leon - Executive Assistant ([email protected])
Emily Burns - Legislative Assistant ([email protected])
William Tran - Legislative Correspondent ([email protected])
Elizabeth Crow - Legislative Director ([email protected])
Grant Parker - Staff Assistant ([email protected])
Elly Fairclough - Deputy District Director ([email protected])
Matthew Kravitz - Press Secretary ([email protected])
John Evalle - Veterans Liaison ([email protected])
Chris Austin - Chief of Staff ([email protected])
Donald Lathbury - Communications Director ([email protected])
Debbi Gibbs - Community Relations Director ([email protected])
Brandon Minto - Deputy District Director ([email protected])
Andrew Kim - District Project Director ([email protected])
Jeannie Klever - District Representative ([email protected])
Sofia Leon - Executive Assistant ([email protected])
Emily Burns - Legislative Assistant ([email protected])
William Tran - Legislative Correspondent ([email protected])
Elizabeth Crow - Legislative Director ([email protected])
Grant Parker - Staff Assistant ([email protected])
Elly Fairclough - Deputy District Director ([email protected])
Matthew Kravitz - Press Secretary ([email protected])
John Evalle - Veterans Liaison ([email protected])
John Garamendi Social Media
2016 Election Outlook
Candidates
John Garamendi (D) - Incumbent