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Jimmy Panetta

Jimmy Panetta

Democratic · California · 2026 · Incumbent

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U.S. House, CA-19California · 2026
Top priorities
  • Protect the region's coastline and environment while expanding affordable housing
  • Support the agriculture industry, farmers and farmworkers
  • Support military installations and veterans' benefits

Per the official House website.

Biography

Jimmy Panetta grew up in California's 19th Congressional District, per his campaign site. He is a former prosecutor and a former U.S. Navy officer who served in Afghanistan, per the campaign site. He now represents the district, which spans from San Jose to Santa Cruz and the Monterey County coastline, in the U.S. House, per the campaign site.

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