John Duarte (politician)

John Scott Duarte (born September 9, 1966) is an American politician, businessman, nurseryman and pistachio farmer.[1][2][3] A member of the Republican Party, he has served as the U.S. representative for California's 13th congressional district since 2023.[4]

John Duarte
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from California's 13th district
Assumed office
January 3, 2023
Preceded byBarbara Lee (redistricting)
Personal details
Born (1966-09-09) September 9, 1966
Modesto, California, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse
Alexandra Duarte
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(m. 1996)​
Children4
EducationSan Diego State University (BA)
University of the Pacific (MBA)
WebsiteHouse website

California's 13th congressional district was considered a key competitive House race that would help determine control of the House of Representatives in the 2022 midterm elections.[5] His election was the second-closest in the nation, behind Lauren Boebert's election in Colorado's 3rd congressional district.[6]

Early life and education

Duarte was born on September 9, 1966, in Modesto, California, to Jim and Anita Duarte, and is the grandson of Portuguese immigrants. He graduated from the University of the Pacific's Eberhardt School of Business with an MBA and a bachelor’s degree in finance from San Diego State University in 1989.

Early career

In 1989, Duarte began his career as a vice president of sales for Duarte Trees & Vines, which was founded by his parents in 1988. In 2007, he became the company's chief executive officer and president.

In 2017, Duarte was ordered to pay a $2.8 million government fine after the United States Army Corps of Engineers claimed that he had violated the Clean Water Act by plowing a field to plant wheat on his property in Tehama County.[7]

U.S. House of Representatives

2022
Main article: 2022 United States House of Representatives elections in California § District 13

On March 9, 2022, Duarte launched a campaign to represent California's 13th congressional district after the 2020 United States redistricting cycle created a new district based in the Central Valley. He and California state Assemblyman Adam Gray advanced to the general election.[8] He defeated Gray in the 2022 United States House of Representatives elections with 50.2% of the vote. He was declared the winner on December 3, 2022, almost a month after the election.[9]

Tenure

Duarte was sworn into office on January 3, 2023. He supported Kevin McCarthy for Speaker of the United States House of Representatives.[10]

Committee assignments

For the 118th Congress:[11]

Electoral history
Electoral history of John Duarte
Year Office Party Primary General Result Swing Ref.
Total  % P. Total  % P.
2022 U.S. House Republican 26,163 34.25% 1st 67,060 50.21% 1st Won Gain [12]
Source: Secretary of State of California | Statewide Election Results

Personal life

Duarte lives with his wife, Alexandra, on a pistachio and almond farm outside of Modesto in rural Stanislaus County. They have four children.

References
  1. "Your guide to the California Congressional District 13 race: John Duarte vs. Adam Gray". Los Angeles Times. 2022-10-26. Retrieved 2022-11-17.
  2. Zavala, Ashley (2022-11-15). "Control of the US House of Representatives could be left up to California". KCRA. Retrieved 2022-11-17.
  3. ""Every single vote counts": U.S. House race maintains razor thin margin between Duarte, Gray in CA-13". www.cbsnews.com. Retrieved 2022-11-17.
  4. "GOP's Duarte takes California Central Valley US House seat". Associated Press. 2022-12-02. Retrieved 2022-12-02.
  5. "2022 House Race ratings". Cook Political Report. Retrieved 2022-12-09.
  6. "Midterm nail-biters: Top 5 closest House races of 2022". Washington Examiner. 28 December 2022. Retrieved 12 January 2023.
  7. "He plowed his field and got hit with a $2.8 million fine". Sacramento Bee. May 31, 2017. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
  8. "California 13th Congressional District Primary Election Results". The New York Times. 7 June 2022. Retrieved 12 January 2023.
  9. Mizelle, Shawna (3 December 2022). "Republican John Duarte wins open House seat in California after Democrat concedes | CNN Politics". CNN. Retrieved 12 January 2023.
  10. Stapley, Garth. "What Stanislaus congressional representatives are saying about House speaker disarray". The Modesto Bee. Retrieved 13 January 2023.
  11. "John S. Duarte". Clerk of the United States House of Representatives. Retrieved 24 April 2023.
  12. Primary election:
    General election:
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