Kevin McCarthy (politician)
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California's 22nd district |
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term begins 2007 |
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| Succeeding: | Bill Thomas |
| Religion: | Methodist |
| Born: | January 26, 1965 Bakersfield, California |
| Spouse: | Judy McCarthy |
Kevin McCarthy (born January 26, 1965) is a U.S. politician, who is currently the Republican Floor Leader in the California State Assembly. McCarthy successfully ran for a seat in the House of Representatives in 2006. He will take office as the Congressman for the 22nd District of California in January.
Born in Bakersfield, California, McCarthy is a fourth-generation resident of Kern County, California. McCarthy opened his first business, Kevin O's Deli, at the age of 21 to raise money to go to California State University, Bakersfield, where he earned his Bachelor of Science in marketing in 1989 and Master of Business Administration in 1994.
From the late 1990s until 2002, McCarthy served as the District Director for U.S. Congressman Bill Thomas, the Chairman of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. In 2000, McCarthy was elected as a Trustee on the Kern Community College District Board, winning 13% more votes than his nearest competitor.
In 2002, McCarthy was elected to the State Assembly with 76% of the vote to represent the 32nd District. In 2003, he was unanimously elected Republican Assembly Leader, effective January 2004, becoming the first freshman Assemblymember and the first Kern County legislator to hold the post. In November 2004, McCarthy was re-elected to the Assembly with 79% of the vote.
McCarthy and his wife, Judy, have two children, Connor and Meghan.
On November 7, 2006, McCarthy was elected to the United States 22nd Congressional District, replacing retiring congressman Bill Thomas.
Between 1999 to 2001 McCarthy served as Chairman of the Young Republican National Federation, one of the strongest political organizations in the country.
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| Preceded by: Roy Ashburn |
California State Assemblyman 32nd District 2002–present |
Succeeded by: — |
| Preceded by: Dave Cox |
California State Assembly Republican Leader 2004–2006 |
Succeeded by: George A. Plescia |
