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Rep. John Garamendi

John Garamendi was raised on his family’s ranch in Mokelumne Hill, California. He received his B.A. in business from UC Berkeley where he was a Wheeler Scholar, second team All America offensive guard, two-time all Pacific Coast Conference team, and the 1964 West Coast heavy weight wrestling champion. They now have 13 grandchildren and continue to raise Angus cattle on their family ranch and grow pears in their Delta orchard.
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15 hours ago

Calling all middle and high school students in #CA08! There are only 5 days left to submit your app for the Congressional App Challenge.

Deadline is Monday, October 26.

The Congressional App Challenge is designed to engage student creativity and encourage participation in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields.

This nationwide event allows middle and high school students from across the country to compete against their peers by creating and exhibiting their software application, or “app,” for mobile, tablet, or computer devices on a platform of their choice.

Learn more and submit your app at www.congressionalappchallenge.us/
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Calling all middle and high school students in #CA08! There are only 5 days left to submit your app for the Congressional App Challenge. 

Deadline is Monday, October 26.

The Congressional App Challenge is designed to engage student creativity and encourage participation in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields. 

This nationwide event allows middle and high school students from across the country to compete against their peers by creating and exhibiting their software application, or “app,” for mobile, tablet, or computer devices on a platform of their choice.

Learn more and submit your app at https://www.congressionalappchallenge.us/
2 days ago

What is going on with Trump and Putin? His diesel deal is funneling millions in taxpayer funds into Putin’s coffers while he leaves our ally Ukraine in the dark.

President Trump’s support for Putin contradicts our national security objectives, undermines our support for Ukraine, and puts American interests at risk.
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2 days ago

Today is the last day to register online to vote in the 2026 General Election!

If you missed the deadline, you can still register and vote in person through Election Day using California’s Same Day Voter Registration process.

Remember to make a plan to vote! You can complete your ballot at home and return it by mail, drop it off at an official ballot drop box, or vote in person at a voting center.

I’ll never tell you who to vote for but I’ll always tell you to make sure that your voice heard.

Check your registration status or register today at RegisterToVote.ca.gov
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Today is the last day to register online to vote in the 2026 General Election!

If you missed the deadline, you can still register and vote in person through Election Day using California’s Same Day Voter Registration process.

Remember to make a plan to vote! You can complete your ballot at home and return it by mail, drop it off at an official ballot drop box, or vote in person at a voting center.

I’ll never tell you who to vote for but I’ll always tell you to make sure that your voice heard. 

Check your registration status or register today at RegisterToVote.ca.gov