John Garamendi

About

American Democratic politician and U.S. Representative for California's third Congressional district. He also served as the 46th Lieutenant Governor of California from 2007 to 2009.

Before Fame

He attended the University of California- Berkeley, where he was both a football player and a wrestler.

Trivia

He ran for Governor of California in 2009 but suspended his candidacy to run for Congress once a seat became available.

Family Life

He was born in California to Mary Jane and Raymond Garamendi. He married Patricia Garamendi, with whom he raised six children.

Associated With

He was a supporter of Barack Obama.