Dennis Cardoza
Dennis Alan Cardoza GOIH (born March 31, 1959) is an American politician who served as the U.S. representative for California's 18th congressional district from 2003 to 2012. The district took in a large swath of the Central Valley, from Stockton to Fresno. He is a member of the Democratic Party. On October 20, 2011, he announced he would retire from Congress at the end of 2012.
Dennis Cardoza | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 18th district | |
| In office January 3, 2003 – August 15, 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Gary Condit |
| Succeeded by | Anna Eshoo (Redistricting) |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 26th district | |
| In office December 2, 1996 – November 30, 2002 | |
| Preceded by | Sal Cannella |
| Succeeded by | Greg Aghazarian |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Dennis Alan Cardoza March 31, 1959 Merced, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Kathie McLoughlin |
| Education | California State University, Stanislaus University of Maryland, College Park (BA) |
He first won election to Congress after defeating Congressman Gary Condit in the March 2002 Democratic Party primary election.
He resigned from Congress effective August 14, 2012, citing family concerns as a priority, and joined the law firm Foley & Lardner LLP in a public affairs and lobbying role.
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