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Jimmy
Panetta

Democratic incumbent U.S. Representative Jimmy Panetta seeks re-election in California's 19th Congressional District in 2026.

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Background

Jimmy Panetta is the Democratic U.S. Representative for California's 19th Congressional District, first elected in 2016. He grew up on California's Central Coast and attended Monterey Peninsula College before earning a bachelor's degree in International Relations from the University of California, Davis, and a law degree from Santa Clara University. 12

Before entering Congress, Panetta worked as a prosecutor in the Alameda County District Attorney's Office beginning in 1996, then as a deputy district attorney in Monterey County. He also served as an Intelligence Officer in the U.S. Navy Reserve and was deployed to Afghanistan in 2007. 113

Panetta represents a district on California's Central Coast and is the son of former Secretary of Defense and CIA Director Leon Panetta. He has served in Congress since 2017, initially representing the 20th District before redistricting placed him in the 19th. He is seeking re-election in the November 2026 general election. 27

At a glance

Party
Democratic · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 19, California
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative for California's 19th Congressional District
Website
jimmypanetta.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Voting record

How Jimmy Panetta voted in Congress: 118th Congress (2023–24) and 119th Congress (2025–26), Jan 3, 2023 to Sep 16, 2026. From the official House and Senate roll call records.

roll call votes
1,909
missed
0.3%
with their party’s majority
94%

Recent key votes

  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · S2403 · Economy & jobs
    Retire through Ownership Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9497 · Climate & energy
    Water Resources Development Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9340 · Climate & energy
    Ratepayer Protection Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HJRES213 · Climate & energy
    Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
    On Passage · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    No
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR10326 · Crime & public safety
    PROOF Act
    On Passage · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    No
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9576 · Crime & public safety
    National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
    On Passage · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 15, 2026 · House · HJRES210 · Climate & energy
    Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision”
    On Passage · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    No
  • Sep 15, 2026 · House · HR9500 · Taxes & budget
    Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes

Key votes are final decisions on bills and joint resolutions, and top nominations. Software sorts each into an issue from its official title, so check the roll call. All 1,909 votes →

Timeline

  1. Oct 9
    news
    Panetta holds roundtable on Medicare access challenges ahead of open enrollment

    Rep. Jimmy Panetta held a roundtable to discuss Medicare access challenges in advance of the upcoming open enrollment period.

    Press Release: Rep. Jimmy Panetta Holds Roundtable on Medicare Access Challenges Ahead of Open Enrollment | Stock News · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 8
    endorsement
    Monterey County Now endorses Panetta but sharply criticizes his H.R. 4795 vote and AIPAC donations

    Monterey County Now endorsed Panetta for re-election while sharply criticizing his September 3 vote on H.R. 4795 and raising concerns about AIPAC donations, reporting that AIPAC had given Panetta more than $558,000 since 2022. Panetta denied donations affect his votes.

    Monterey County Election Endorsements: Nov. 3 Picks · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 6
    news
    SLO Tribune reports Panetta opposes mass deportation, seeks comprehensive immigration reform

    The San Luis Obispo Tribune reported that Panetta opposed the Trump administration's mass-deportation policies and efforts to end birthright citizenship, pledged to oppose ICE and CBP funding without reforms, and remained committed to comprehensive immigration reform.

    Fact Check: Where do SLO County congressional candidates stand on immigration? · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Oct 2
    news
    Panetta calls on USPS to halt feasibility study to close Brookdale Post Office

    Rep. Panetta called on the U.S. Postal Service to stop a feasibility study aimed at closing the Brookdale Post Office.

    Rep. Panetta Calls on USPS to Stop Feasibility Study to Close ... · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Sep 30
    news
    Panetta co-backs San José and Monterey County ICE facility restrictions

    Panetta joined Liccardo and Lofgren in backing restrictions on ICE facilities in San José and Monterey County.

    Press Release: Liccardo, Lofgren, and Panetta Back San ... · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Sep 30
    news
    Panetta secures over $1 million in federal funding for San Miguel Emergency Operations Center

    Rep. Jimmy Panetta announced he had secured over $1 million in federal funding for the San Miguel Emergency Operations Center.

    Press Release: Rep. Jimmy Panetta Secures Over $1 Million for San Miguel Emergency Operations Center | Stock News · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  7. Sep 29
    news
    Panetta joins lawmakers urging Netanyahu to address West Bank settler violence

    Panetta joined other lawmakers in sending a statement urging Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address and contain settler violence in the West Bank.

    Rep. Panetta, Lawmakers Urge Netanyahu to Contain Settler ... · Sep 29, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  8. Sep 26
    endorsement
    Progressive Voters Guide lists multiple major endorsements for Panetta in CA-19 race

    A progressive-voter guide listed endorsements for Panetta from the California Federation of Labor Unions, National Union of Healthcare Workers, California Environmental Voters, Planned Parenthood Action Fund, National Education Association, and Rep. Ro Khanna, among others.

    Santa Clara County - Progressive Voters Guide · Sep 26, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  9. Sep 24
    news
    Panetta introduces bipartisan NATO Shield Act requiring congressional approval for NATO withdrawal

    Rep. Panetta introduced the bipartisan NATO Shield Act, which would require congressional approval before the United States could withdraw from NATO.

    Rep. Panetta Introduces Bipartisan NATO Shield Act on ... · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  10. Sep 24
    news
    Panetta joins bill setting AI guardrails for education and workforce

    Rep. Jimmy Panetta joined legislation aimed at setting AI guardrails for education and workforce applications.

    Press Release: Rep. Jimmy Panetta Joins Bill Setting AI Guardrails for Education and Workforce | Stock News · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  11. Sep 16
    news
    House unanimously passes Panetta's Combating Illicit Xylazine Act, sending it to the Senate

    The House unanimously passed Panetta's bipartisan Combating Illicit Xylazine Act, which would place xylazine in Schedule III while preserving specified legitimate uses. The bill advanced to the Senate.

    Rep. Panetta's Combating Illicit Xylazine Act Passes House ... · Sep 16, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  12. Sep 14
    news
    Panetta joins amicus brief challenging federal use of Defense Production Act to restart Sable pipeline

    Panetta and other lawmakers filed an amicus brief supporting California's challenge to the federal government's use of the Defense Production Act to restart the Sable Offshore pipeline system. Panetta said the restart 'could do damage to our environment and economy.'

    Rep. Panetta Continues Legal Push Challenging ... · Sep 14, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  13. Aug 27
    filing
    California certifies Panetta as Democratic candidate for U.S. House District 19

    California's certified candidate list included Panetta as the Democratic candidate for U.S. House District 19, with Verbica as the Republican opponent.

    Jimmy Panetta (D) — U.S. Representative, CA-19 | 2026 profile · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  14. Jun 30
    filing
    Panetta reports $5.1M cash on hand at end of Q2, raised $442,300 during quarter

    At the end of the second quarter, Panetta's campaign had $5.1 million cash on hand. He raised $442,300 and spent $187,800 during the quarter, with $2.89 million raised through June 30.

    California's 19th District Race 2026: Who's Running (CA-19) · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  15. Jun 2
    news
    Panetta wins CA-19 primary with 58.4% of the vote, advances to general election

    Panetta finished first in California's top-two primary with 127,294 votes (58.4%), advancing to the November 3 general election against Republican Peter Coe Verbica.

    Jimmy Panetta (D) — U.S. Representative, CA-19 | 2026 profile · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Patrick Ahrens official
    Assemblymember; listed on Panetta's 2026 campaign endorsement page. jimmypanetta.com
  • Dawn Ortiz-Legg official
    San Luis Obispo County Supervisor; listed on Panetta's 2026 campaign endorsement page. jimmypanetta.com
  • Jimmy Paulding official
    San Luis Obispo County Supervisor; listed on Panetta's 2026 campaign endorsement page. jimmypanetta.com
  • Ash Kalra official
    Assemblymember; listed on Panetta's 2026 campaign endorsement page. jimmypanetta.com
  • Nick Smith official
    Mayor of Pacific Grove; listed on Panetta's 2026 campaign endorsement page. jimmypanetta.com
  • Moms Demand Action organization
    Panetta's campaign page notes a 2026 Gun Sense Candidate distinction from this group; described as a distinction rather than explicitly an endorsement; no date given. jimmypanetta.com
  • Sam Liccardo official
    U.S. Representative; listed on Panetta's 2026 campaign endorsement page. jimmypanetta.com
  • Salud Carbajal official
    U.S. Representative; listed on Panetta's 2026 campaign endorsement page. jimmypanetta.com
  • Dave Cortese official
    California State Senator; listed on Panetta's 2026 campaign endorsement page. jimmypanetta.com
  • Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors (all five) official
    All five Santa Cruz County Supervisors listed on Panetta's 2026 campaign endorsement page. jimmypanetta.com
  • Hans Buder official
    Carmel-by-the-Sea Councilmember; listed on Panetta's 2026 campaign endorsement page. jimmypanetta.com
  • SEIU California union
    Listed among Panetta's endorsers on iVoterGuide; no date given. ivoterguide.com
  • Zoe Lofgren official
    U.S. Representative; listed on Panetta's 2026 campaign endorsement page. jimmypanetta.com
  • Gail Pellerin official
    Assemblymember; listed on Panetta's 2026 campaign endorsement page. jimmypanetta.com
  • Scott Donaldson official
    Mayor of Del Rey Oaks; listed on Panetta's 2026 campaign endorsement page. jimmypanetta.com
  • Sierra Club organization
    Listed among Panetta's endorsers on iVoterGuide; no date given. ivoterguide.com
  • Ro Khanna official
    U.S. Representative; listed on Panetta's 2026 campaign endorsement page. jimmypanetta.com
  • Monterey County Board of Supervisors (all five) official
    All five Monterey County Supervisors listed on Panetta's 2026 campaign endorsement page. jimmypanetta.com
  • Dale Byrne official
    Mayor of Carmel-by-the-Sea; listed on Panetta's 2026 campaign endorsement page. jimmypanetta.com
  • Equality California organization
    Listed among Panetta's endorsers on iVoterGuide; no date given. ivoterguide.com
  • John Laird official
    California State Senator; listed on Panetta's 2026 campaign endorsement page. jimmypanetta.com
  • Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors (all five) official
    All five Santa Clara County Supervisors listed on Panetta's 2026 campaign endorsement page. jimmypanetta.com
  • Dave Pacheco official
    Seaside Councilmember; listed on Panetta's 2026 campaign endorsement page. jimmypanetta.com
  • California Young Democrats organization
    Listed among Panetta's endorsers on iVoterGuide; no date given. ivoterguide.com
  • Robert Rivas official
    Assembly Speaker; listed on Panetta's 2026 campaign endorsement page. jimmypanetta.com
  • Bruce Gibson official
    San Luis Obispo County Supervisor; listed on Panetta's 2026 campaign endorsement page. jimmypanetta.com
  • Democratic Majority for Israel PAC organization
    Listed among Panetta's endorsers on iVoterGuide; no date given. ivoterguide.com
  • Dawn Addis official
    Assemblymember; listed on Panetta's 2026 campaign endorsement page. jimmypanetta.com
  • U.S. Chamber of Commerce organization
    Endorsed Panetta for California's 19th District; announced September 15, 2026. uschamber.com · Sep 15, 2026
  • California Federation of Labor Unions, AFL-CIO union
    Listed in the federation's general-election COPE endorsement recommendations dated August 4, 2026, for California's 19th District. calaborfed.org · Aug 4, 2026
  • Santa Cruz Sentinel newspaper
    Reported to have endorsed Panetta for Congress in a May 29, 2026 letter to the editor published by Lookout Santa Cruz; the endorsement editorial itself was not directly sourced. lookout.co · May 29, 2026
  • Humane World Action Fund organization
    Formerly called the Humane Society Legislative Fund; endorsed Panetta for reelection in CA-19; announced April 27, 2026. humaneaction.org · Apr 27, 2026

Past elections

General election results for federal office, from the Federal Election Commission.

YearSeatResultVotesShare
2022U.S. House CA-19 · DWon194,49468.7%
2020U.S. House CA-20 · DWon236,89676.8%
2018U.S. House CA-20 · DWon183,67781.4%
2016U.S. House CA-20 · DWon180,98070.8%

Covers the 2016 to 2022 general elections. The FEC has not yet published 2024 congressional results.

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$2.89M
Spent
$1.49M
Cash on hand
$5.11M

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6CA20152(opens in a new tab)

Sources 32

  1. [1] Press Release: Rep. Jimmy Panetta Holds Roundtable on Medicare Access Challenges Ahead of Open Enrollment | Stock News(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  2. [2] Monterey County Election Endorsements: Nov. 3 Picks(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  3. [3] Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  4. [4] Fact Check: Where do SLO County congressional candidates stand on immigration?(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  5. [5] Jimmy Panetta for Congress | Issues(opens in a new tab) Oct 4, 2026
  6. [6] California's 19th District Race 2026: Who's Running (CA-19)(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
  7. [7] Rep. Panetta Calls on USPS to Stop Feasibility Study to Close ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  8. [8] Jimmy Panetta - iVoterGuide(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
  9. [9] Press Release: Liccardo, Lofgren, and Panetta Back San ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
  10. [10] Press Release: Rep. Jimmy Panetta Secures Over $1 Million for San Miguel Emergency Operations Center | Stock News(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
  11. [11] Rep. Panetta, Lawmakers Urge Netanyahu to Contain Settler ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 29, 2026
  12. [12] Santa Clara County - Progressive Voters Guide(opens in a new tab) Sep 26, 2026
  13. [13] Jimmy Panetta (D) — U.S. Representative, CA-19 | 2026 profile(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
  14. [14] Press Release: Rep. Jimmy Panetta Joins Bill Setting AI Guardrails for Education and Workforce | Stock News(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
  15. [15] Rep. Panetta Introduces Bipartisan NATO Shield Act on ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
  16. [16] Rep. Panetta's Combating Illicit Xylazine Act Passes House ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 16, 2026
  17. [17] U.S. Chamber Endorses Rep. Jimmy Panetta for ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 15, 2026
  18. [18] Rep. Panetta Continues Legal Push Challenging ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 14, 2026
  19. [19] Humane World Action Fund endorses Congressman ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 10, 2026
  20. [20] California Federation of Labor Unions(opens in a new tab) Aug 5, 2026
  21. [21] Statement by Rep. Panetta on His Vote Against the Republican ...(opens in a new tab) Jun 9, 2026
  22. [22] Letter to the editor: Jimmy Panetta represents us well on ...(opens in a new tab) May 29, 2026
  23. [23] Rep. Panetta’s Statement on the Majority’s Partisan and Irresponsible Budget Resolution(opens in a new tab) Feb 26, 2025
  24. [24] Women's Rights(opens in a new tab) Jan 9, 2024
  25. [25] Economy and Business | Congressman Jimmy Panetta(opens in a new tab) Apr 19, 2023
  26. [26] Education(opens in a new tab) Apr 19, 2023
  27. [27] Environment(opens in a new tab) Apr 19, 2023
  28. [28] Congressman Panetta Votes to Expand Voting Rights and End Big, Dark Special-Interest Money in Politics(opens in a new tab) Mar 4, 2021
  29. [29] Congressman Panetta Introduces Gun Safety Bill to Ensure Completion of ...(opens in a new tab) Feb 25, 2020
  30. [30] Congressman Panetta Supports War Powers Resolution Limiting ...(opens in a new tab) Jan 9, 2020
  31. [31] Congressman Panetta Votes to Pass the Lower Drug Costs ...(opens in a new tab) Dec 12, 2019
  32. [32] Congressman Panetta Cosponsors Assault Weapons Ban Legislation(opens in a new tab) Feb 26, 2018
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