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Representative Dennis A. Cardoza (CA)


Current Office: U.S. House
Current District: 18
First Elected: 11/05/2002
Last Elected: 11/04/2008
Next Election: 2010
Party: Democratic



Background Information
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Dr. Kathleen McLoughlin
3 Children: Joey, Brittany Mari, Elaina.
Birth Date: 03/31/1959
Birthplace: Merced, CA
Home City: Atwater, CA
Religion: Catholic

Education:
BA, University of Maryland, 1982.

Professional Experience:
Executive, Bowling Alley
Realtor
State Legislative Aide/Intern, 1979.

Political Experience:
Representative/Senior Whip, United States House of Representatives, 2002-present
Assembly member, California State Assembly, 1996-2002
Member, Merced City Council, 1994-1995
Member, Atwater City Council, 1984-1987.


Organizations:

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees:
Co-Chair, Blue Dog Coalition
Member, California Governor's Commission on Veteran's Homes
Member, Democratic Steering and Policy Committee.

Committees:
Agriculture, Member
Rules, Member
Subcommittee on Horticulture and Organic Agriculture, Chair
Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry, Member
Subcommittee on the Legislative and Budget Process, Member




Photo for Representative Dennis A. Cardoza (CA)



Contact Information

Washington, D.C. Website:
http://www.house.gov/cardoza/
Washington, D.C. Webmail:
https://forms.house.gov/wyr/we ...

Washington, D.C. Address
1224 Longworth Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-6131
Toll Free: 800-356-6424
Fax: 202-225-0819
District Address
1010 10th Street
Suite 5800
Modesto, CA 95354
Phone: 209-527-1914
Toll Free: 800-356-6424
Fax: 209-527-5748
District Address
Merced County Administration Building
2222 M Street, Suite 305
Merced, CA 95340
Phone: 209-383-4455
Toll Free: 800-356-6424
Fax: 209-726-1065
District Address
137 East Weber Avenue
Stockton, CA 95202
Phone: 209-946-0361
Toll Free: 800-356-6424
Fax: 209-946-0347
Key Staff Address
Jennifer Walsh
Chief of Staff
435 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-6131
Fax: 202-225-0819
http://www.house.gov/writerep
Key Staff Address
Erica Woodward
Appointment Secretary
435 Cannon House Office Buildin
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-6131
Fax: 202-225-0819
http://www.house.gov/writerep
Key Staff Address
Jamie McInerney
Press Secretary
435 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-6131
Fax: 202-225-0819
http://www.house.gov/writerep





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