John Garamendi Bio
Name: John Garamendi
Born: Jan. 24, 1945; Camp Blanding, Fla.
Residence: Walnut Grove, CA
Family: Married to Patricia Wilkinson Garamendi; 6 Children
Religion: Christian
Education: Harvard University, M.B.A. (1970)
University of California, Berkley, B.S. in Business Administration (1966)
Military Service: None
Professional Career: Rancher, Peace Corps volunteer
Political Career: Congressman from California’s 10th Congressional District, (2009-current)
Lieutenant governor, (2007-2009)
California Insurance Commissioner, (2003-2007)
Deputy Interior secretary, (1995-1998)
California Insurance Commissioner, (1991-1995)
Sought Democratic nomination for Governor, (1994)
California Senate, (1976-1990 (majority leader, 1982-84))
Sought Democratic nomination for California Controller, (1986)
Sought Democratic nomination for Governor, (1982)
California Assembly, (1974-1976)
House Committees: Armed Services (Strategic Forces; Tactical Air & Land Forces)
Natural Resources (National Parks, Forests & Public Lands; Water & Power)