PERSON: Jared Huffman

U.S. House of Representatives

Congressman

Jared William Huffman (born February 18, 1964) is an American politician who has been the U.S. Representative for California’s 2nd congressional district since 2013. He is a member of the Democratic Party.

From 2006 to 2012, Huffman was a member of the California State Assembly, representing the 6th district. Huffman chaired the Assembly Water, Parks & Wildlife Committee and also chaired the Assembly Environmental Caucus. He was elected to Congress in November 2012 with more than 70% of the vote, defeating Republican candidate Dan Roberts. His congressional district covers the North Coast from the Golden Gate Bridge to the Oregon border.

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