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John Garamendi

U.S. Representative for CA-8 (Democratic)

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Representative Review Published September 27, 2026
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John Garamendi is the U.S. Representative for CA-8, a member of the Democratic party, serving in this chamber since 2009.

Person details

Full legal name
John Garamendi
Birth year
1945
Office
U.S. Representative for CA-8
Role
U.S. Representative
Level of government
Federal
State
CA
District
CA-8
Party affiliation
Democratic
Year took office
2009
In office
Yes
Bioguide ID
G000559

Committees

  • House Committee on Armed Services
  • House Committee on Armed Services: Strategic Forces Subcommittee
  • House Committee on Armed Services: Readiness Subcommittee Ranking Member
  • House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
  • House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee
  • House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee
  • House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Highways and Transit Subcommittee
  • House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee

Voting record

Votes more liberally than 65% of the House in the 119th Congress, across 500 roll-call votes.

Source: Voteview (Lewis, Poole, Rosenthal et al.), estimated from every roll-call vote.

Campaign finance

2025–2026 election cycle, through June 30, 2026.

Raised
$489,135
Spent
$557,834
Cash on hand
$1,196,018
From individuals
$154,593

Source: Federal Election Commission.

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