Dennis A. Cardoza
Democratic
| Date | Party | Office | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11-05-1996 | Democratic | AD-26 | 46648 | Win |
| 11-03-1998 | Democratic | AD-26 | 53059 | Win |
| 11-07-2000 | Democratic | AD-26 | 66595 | Win |
| 11-05-2002 | Democratic | CD-18 | 56181 | Win |
| 11-02-2004 | Democratic | CD-18 | 103732 | Win |
| 11-07-2006 | Democratic | CD-18 | 71182 | Win |
| 11-04-2008 | Democratic | CD-18 | 130192 | Win |
| 11-02-2010 | Democratic | CD-18 | 72853 | Win |
| Website: | bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=C001050 |
Candidate Biography:
Born: March 31, 1959 in Merced, CA
Married: Dr. Kathleen McLoughlin
Children: Joey, Brittany Mari, and Elaina
Previous: Intern, Congressman Martin Frost [Texas]
1984-1987: Member, Atwater City Council
1994-1996: Member, Merced City Council
2008: Delegate, Democratic National Convention
2012: Resigned from the United States House of Representatives on August 15.
- QUOTABLE: "After nearly 20 years in elected office, I offer this advice: Voters need to reward statesmanship. Too many Americans are losing faith in our government and our democracy. For our country to change course, voters must aggressively punish extreme partisanship and rhetoric when they cast their ballots." (Source: LA Times Blog, see below)
- QUOTABLE: "The real honor of serving in Congress is not working in historic buildings, but in laboring with so many unbelievably talented and dedicated individuals who serve our nation daily." (Source: Resignation announcement)
Source: California Blue Book (2000)
Source: "Rep. Dennis Cardoza says he won't run again" by Richard Simon, LA Times PolitiCal blog (10/20/2011)
Source: "Congressman Dennis Cardoza Announces Retirement from Congress, Effective Midnight August 15th", Press Release (8/14/2012)