John Garamendi — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Serves in the United States House of Representatives for California's 8th congressional district since 2009.
Previously served in the California State Legislature in the 1970s and 80s.
Served two non-consecutive terms as California Insurance Commissioner.
Served a partial term as Lieutenant Governor of California.

Biography

John Garamendi is an American politician currently serving in the United States House of Representatives since 2009, representing California's 8th congressional district.

His extensive career in California state politics includes service in the California State Legislature during the 1970s and 80s. Garamendi also held the office of California Insurance Commissioner for two non-consecutive terms and served a partial term as Lieutenant Governor of California.