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Kevin McCarthy (Republican Party) was a member of the U.S. House, representing California’s 20th Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2023. He left office on December 31, 2023.
McCarthy (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the U.S. House to represent California’s 20th Congressional District. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
McCarthy was selected to be the House minority leader in the 116th Congress. On January 7, 2023, McCarthy was elected speaker of the U.S. House in the 118th Congress. The U.S. House voted on October 3, 2023, to remove McCarthy as speaker.
McCarthy announced on December 6, 2023, that he would resign from the U.S. House of Representatives on December 31, 2023.[1][2]
McCarthy represented California’s 22nd Congressional District in the U.S. House from 2007 to 2013. He began his political career in the California State Assembly, serving from 2002 to 2007. He was Assembly Minority Leader from 2004 to 2006.
Biography
Kevin McCarthy was born in Bakersfield, California. McCarthy earned a B.S. and M.B.A. from California State University at Bakersfield in 1989 and 1994.[3] His career experience includes working as a staffer to former U.S. Representative William Thomas and owning Kevin O’s Deli.[3][4]
Committee assignments
U.S. House
2023-2024
As majority leader, McCarthy served on no committees.[5]
2015-2018
As majority leader, McCarthy served on no committees.[6]
2013-2014
McCarthy served on the following committees:[7][8]
- Financial Services Committee
- Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit
- Subcommittee on Capital Markets and Government Sponsored Enterprises
2011-2012
McCarthy served on the following committees:[9]
- Financial Services Committee
- Subcommittee on Capital Markets and Government Sponsored Enterprises
- Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit[10]
Key votes
See also: Key votes
Ballotpedia monitors legislation that receives a vote and highlights the ones that we consider to be key to understanding where elected officials stand on the issues. To read more about how we identify key votes, click here.
Key votes: 118th Congress, 2023
The 118th United States Congress began on January 3, 2023, at which point Republicans held the majority in the U.S. House of Representatives (222-212), and Democrats held the majority in the U.S. Senate (51-49). Joe Biden (D) was the president and Kamala Harris (D) was the vice president. We identified the key votes below using Congress’ top-viewed bills list and through marquee coverage of certain votes on Ballotpedia.
Key votes: 118th Congress, 2023 Vote Bill and description Status Yea National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (H.R. 2670) was a bill passed by the 118th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on December 22, 2023, authorizing Department of Defense activities and programs for fiscal year 2024. The bill required a two-thirds majority vote in the House to pass the bill as amended by a Senate and House conference report.[11] Passed (310-118) Yea To terminate the requirement imposed by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for proof of COVID-19 vaccination for foreign travelers, and for other purposes. H.R. 185 (To terminate the requirement imposed by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for proof of COVID-19 vaccination for foreign travelers, and for other purposes.) was a bill approved by the House of Representatives that sought to nullify a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) order restricting the entry of foreign citizens to the United States unless the individual was vaccinated against the coronavirus or attested they would take public health measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.[12] Passed (227-201) Yea Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023 The Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023 (H.R. 2811) was a bill approved by the House of Representatives that sought to raise the federal debt limit before a June 5, 2023, deadline. The bill also sought to repeal certain green energy tax credits, increase domestic natural gas and oil production, expand work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) program, and nullify President Joe Biden’s (D) proposed student loan debt cancellation program. This bill was not taken up in the Senate, and the debt limit was instead raised through the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023. This bill required a simple majority vote in the House.[13] Passed (217-215) Yea Denouncing the horrors of socialism. H.Con.Res. 9 (Denouncing the horrors of socialism.) was a resolution approved by the House of Representatives denouncing socialism and opposing the implementation of socialist policies in the United States. The resolution required a simple majority vote in the House.[14] Passed (328-86) Yea Lower Energy Costs Act The Lower Energy Costs Act (H.R. 1) was a bill approved by the House of Representatives that sought to increase domestic energy production and exports by increasing the production of oil, natural gas, and coal, reducing permitting restrictions for pipelines, refineries, and other energy projects, and increase the production of minerals used in electronics, among other energy production-related policies. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.[15] Passed (225-204) Yea Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 The Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 (H.R. 3746) was a bill passed by the 118th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on June 3, 2023. The bill raised the federal debt limit until January 2025. The bill also capped non-defense spending in fiscal year 2024, rescinded unspent coronavirus relief funding, rescinded some Internal Revenue Service (IRS) funding, enhanced work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program (TANF), simplified environmental reviews for energy projects, and ended the student loan debt repayment pause in August 2023. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.[16] Click here to read more. Passed (314-117) Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) Speaker of the House election (January 2023) – 15th vote In January 2023, the House of Representatives held its regular election for Speaker of the House at the start of the 118th Congress. Voting began on January 3, and ended on January 7. Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) was elected speaker of the House in a 216-212 vote during the 15th round of voting. In order to elect a Speaker of the House, a majority of votes cast for a person by name was required.[17] Click here to read more. Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) (216-212) Nay Declaring the office of Speaker of the House of Representatives to be vacant. H.Res. 757 (Declaring the office of Speaker of the House of Representatives to be vacant.) was a resolution passed by the House of Representatives that removed Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) from his position as Speaker of the House. The resolution required a simple majority vote in the House.[18] Click here to read more. Passed (216-210) Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) Speaker of the House election (October 2023) – 4th vote In October 2023, following Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s (R-Calif.) removal as Speaker of the House, the House of Representatives held another election for the position. Voting began on October 17 and ended on October 25. Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) was elected Speaker of the House in a 220-209 vote in the fourth round of voting. In order to elect a Speaker of the House, a majority of votes cast for a person by name was required.[19] Click here to read more. Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) (220-209) Yea Directing certain committees to continue their ongoing investigations as part of the existing House of Representatives inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America, and for other purposes. H.Res. 918 (Directing certain committees to continue their ongoing investigations as part of the existing House of Representatives inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America, and for other purposes.) was a resolution passed by the House of Representatives that formally authorized an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden (D). The inquiry focused on allegations that Biden used his influence as vice president from 2009 to 2017 to improperly profit from his son Hunter Biden’s business dealings. The resolution required a simple majority vote in the House.[20] Click here to read more. Passed (221-212) Not Voting Providing for the expulsion of Representative George Santos from the United States House of Representatives. H.Res. 878 (Providing for the expulsion of Representative George Santos from the United States House of Representatives.) was a resolution passed by the House of Representatives that removed Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) from office following a House Ethics Committee investigation that determined there was substantial evidence that Santos violated the law during his 2020 and 2022 campaigns. The resolution required a simple majority vote in the House.[21] Passed (311-114)
Key votes: Previous sessions of Congress
Elections
2022
See also: California’s 20th Congressional District election, 2022
General election
Nonpartisan primary election
2020
See also: California’s 23rd Congressional District election, 2020
General election
Nonpartisan primary election
2018
See also: California’s 23rd Congressional District election, 2018
General election
Nonpartisan primary election
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Joe Aleman (R)
- Robert Owen (D)
2016
See also: California’s 23rd Congressional District election, 2016
Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Republican. Incumbent Kevin McCarthy (R) defeated Wendy Reed (D) in the general election on November 8, 2016. McCarthy and Reed defeated Ken Mettler (R) and Gerald Morris (R) in the top-two primary on June 7, 2016.[152][153]
U.S. House, California District 23 General Election, 2016 Party Candidate Vote % Votes Republican Kevin McCarthy Incumbent 69.2% 167,116 Democratic Wendy Reed 30.8% 74,468 Total Votes 241,584 Source: California Secretary of State U.S. House, California District 23 Primary, 2016 Party Candidate Vote % Votes Republican Kevin McCarthy Incumbent 55.5% 76,166 Democratic Wendy Reed 27.4% 37,696 Republican Ken Mettler 12.9% 17,738 Republican Gerald Morris 4.2% 5,734 Total Votes 137,334 Source: California Secretary of State
2014
U.S. House
See also: California’s 23rd Congressional District elections, 2014
McCarthy won re-election to the U.S. House in 2014. He advanced past the blanket primary on June 3, 2014, and defeated Raul Garcia (D) in the general election on November 4, 2014.[154]
U.S. House, California District 23 General Election, 2014 Party Candidate Vote % Votes Republican Kevin McCarthy Incumbent 74.8% 100,317 Democratic Raul Garcia 25.2% 33,726 Total Votes 134,043 Source: California Secretary of State U.S. House, California District 23 Primary, 2014 Party Candidate Vote % Votes Republican Kevin McCarthy Incumbent 99.1% 58,334 Democratic Raul Garcia (Write-in) 0.5% 313 Republican Mike Biglay (Write-in) 0.3% 157 Independent Ronald L. Porter (Write-in) 0.1% 36 Libertarian Gail Lightfoot (Write-in) 0.1% 31 Total Votes 58,871 Source: California Secretary of State
Lieutenant Governor of California
See also: California Lieutenant Gubernatorial election, 2014
McCarthy filed a “Statement of Intention” with the secretary of state to run for Lieutenant Governor of California in 2014, but never filed to appear on the June 3 primary ballot.[155][156]
2012
See also: California’s 23rd Congressional District elections, 2012
McCarthy won re-election in the 2012 election for the U.S. House, representing California’s 23rd District.[157] He was displaced from the 22nd District by redistricting. He and Terry Phillips (Ind) advanced past the blanket primary on June 5, 2012, defeating Eric Parker (R). McCarthy went on to defeat Phillips in the general election on November 6, 2012.[158][159]
U.S. House, California District 23 General Election, 2012 Party Candidate Vote % Votes Republican Kevin McCarthy Incumbent 73.2% 158,161 Independent Terry Phillips 26.8% 57,842 Total Votes 216,003 Source: California Secretary of State “Official Election Results, 2012 General Election” U.S. House, California District 23 Open Primary, 2012 Candidate Vote % Votes Kevin McCarthy (R) Incumbent 72.2% 71,109 Terry Phillips (NPP) 17.3% 17,018 Eric Parker (R) 10.6% 10,414 Total Votes 98,541
Full history
2010
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On November 2, 2010, Kevin McCarthy won re-election to the United States House. He defeated John Uebersax (Write-in) in the general election.[160]
U.S. House, California District 22 General Election, 2010 Party Candidate Vote % Votes Republican Kevin McCarthy incumbent 98.8% 173,490 Write-in John Uebersax 1.2% 2,173 Total Votes 175,663
2008
On November 4, 2008, Kevin McCarthy won re-election to the United States House. He ran unopposed in the general election.[161]
U.S. House, California District 22 General Election, 2008 Party Candidate Vote % Votes Republican Kevin McCarthy incumbent 100% 224,549 Total Votes 224,549
2006
On November 7, 2006, Kevin McCarthy won election to the United States House. He defeated Sharon Beery (D) in the general election.[162]
U.S. House, California District 22 General Election, 2006 Party Candidate Vote % Votes Republican Kevin McCarthy 70.7% 133,278 Democratic Sharon Beery 29.3% 55,226 Total Votes 188,504
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Kevin McCarthy did not complete Ballotpedia’s 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Kevin McCarthy did not complete Ballotpedia’s 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2018
The following issues were listed on McCarthy’s campaign website. For a full list of campaign themes, click here.
“
- Executive Overreach: The Constitution is clear: the structure and stability of our democratic system depends upon the President executing the laws passed by Congress—not unilaterally rewriting them. The separation of powers and its checks and balances are designed to protect individual rights and we must continue to act to ensure they are preserved for future generations.
- Water: Though we can’t legislate rain, we can overcome federal and state policies that are exacerbating our historic water shortage. Even as El Nino storms provided much needed rain and snow, out-of-touch activists and regulators have idly let water flush out into the ocean instead of capturing it for our communities. By increasing pumping, investing in infrastructure, and making meaningful changes to our water management regulations we will be able to deliver our communities a reliable water supply.
- Enhancing Competitiveness: To produce a business-friendly environment, create jobs, and allow American businesses to compete in a global marketplace, we must keep burdensome taxes low and reduce unnecessary and duplicative regulatory red tape.
- Taxes: There are some in Congress who wish to increase taxes on American families and businesses, so that more money can be spent on Washington programs. We must fight against irresponsible indulgence; taking more from taxpayers does not create jobs or grow prosperity.
- Securing our Borders: It’s time to secure the border, enforce our laws, and find a real solution. We are a nation of immigrants, but also a nation of laws. Securing the border has to be the first step in developing a realistic solution to our country’s broken immigration system.
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” —Kevin McCarthy’s campaign website, https://www.mccarthyforcongress.com/
2014
McCarthy’s campaign website listed the following issues:[164]
- Enhancing Competitiveness and Promoting Prosperity
Excerpt: “To produce a business-friendly environment to create jobs and allow American businesses to compete in a global marketplace, we must keep burdensome taxes low and reduce unnecessary and duplicative regulatory red tape.”
- Taxes
Excerpt: “There are some in Congress that wish to increase taxes on American families and businesses, so that more money can be spent on Washington programs. We must fight against irresponsible indulgence; taking more from taxpayers does not create jobs or grow prosperity. We need to keep taxes low so our small businesses can invest and create new jobs and so American taxpayers can keep more of their hard-earned money.”
- Technology and Innovation
Excerpt: “Investing in new technology and math and science education directly feeds into our nation’s ability to continue to lead the world in productivity and economic growth. America’s history is filled with stories of scientific discoveries and technological innovations that have improved the quality of life and economic prosperity of our nation, and the world.”
- Securing Our Borders and Upholding the Rule of Law
Excerpt: “We are a society based on the rule of law. While we are a nation of immigrants, we cannot allow control of our borders to break down. Our security requires that we know who is in our country, and why they are here. We must secure our borders by strengthening border enforcement.”
- National Security
Excerpt: “Our nation faces enemies that threaten our safety and security. After September 11th, we are continuously reminded that the world today is a dangerous place. We must ensure that our military has the necessary resources and technology to protect our freedoms and prevail on the battlefield.”
Notable endorsements
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Noteworthy events
Removal as speaker of the House (2023)
See also: U.S. House leadership elections, 2023
On October 3, 2023, the House voted 216-210 to approve a motion to vacate removing McCarthy from his position as speaker of the House.[165] This was the first successful motion to vacate against a speaker of the House in United States history.[166] Following the vote, McCarthy said he would not seek re-election as speaker.[167]
Selection as speaker of the House (2023)
See also: U.S. House leadership elections, 2023
McCarthy was elected to be speaker of the House in the 118th Congress after fifteen rounds of voting conducted from January 3-7, 2023. He was elected in a 216-214 vote with 6 representatives-elect voting present.
Electoral vote certification on January 6-7, 2021
See also: Counting of electoral votes (January 6-7, 2021)
Congress convened a joint session on January 6-7, 2021, to count electoral votes by state and confirm the results of the 2020 presidential election. McCarthy voted against certifying the electoral votes from Arizona and Pennsylvania. The House rejected both objections by a vote of 121-303 for Arizona and 138-282 for Pennsylvania.
Selection as House minority leader
See also: U.S. House leadership elections, 2019
McCarthy was elected to be House minority leader in the 116th Congress when House Republicans held their leadership elections on November 14, 2018. He defeated Freedom Caucus member Jim Jordan (R), winning by a 159-43 vote.[168]
Selection as House majority leader
McCarthy was elected to be House majority leader in the 114th Congress when House Republicans held their leadership elections on June 19, 2014. He succeeded Rep. Eric Cantor (R).[169]
Campaign finance summary
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Personal Gain Index
See also: Personal Gain Index (U.S. Congress)
The Personal Gain Index (U.S. Congress) is a two-part measurement that illustrates the extent to which members of the U.S. Congress have prospered during their tenure as public servants. It consists of two different metrics:
- Changes in Net Worth
- The Donation Concentration Metric
PGI: Change in net worth
See also: Changes in Net Worth of U.S. Senators and Representatives (Personal Gain Index) and Net worth of United States Senators and Representatives
Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by OpenSecrets.org, McCarthy’s net worth as of 2012 was estimated between $78,009 and $296,000. That averages to $187,004, which is lower than the average net worth of Republican representatives in 2012 of $7,614,097.96. McCarthy ranked as the 350th most wealthy representative in 2012.[170] Between 2006 and 2012, McCarthy’s calculated net worth[171] decreased by an average of 6 percent per year. Between 2004 and 2012, the average annual percentage increase for a member of Congress was 15.4 percent.[172]
Kevin McCarthy Yearly Net Worth YearAverage Net Worth2006$285,2962012$187,004Growth from 2006 to 2012:−34%Average annual growth:−6%[173]Comparatively, the American citizen experienced a median yearly decline in net worth of -0.94%.[174]
The data used to calculate changes in net worth may include changes resulting from assets gained through marriage, inheritance, changes in family estates and/or trusts, changes in family business ownership, and many other variables unrelated to a member’s behavior in Congress.
PGI: Donation Concentration Metric
See also: The Donation Concentration Metric (U.S. Congress Personal Gain Index)
Filings required by the Federal Election Commission report on the industries that give to each candidate. Using campaign filings and information calculated by OpenSecrets.org, Ballotpedia calculated the percentage of donations by industry received by each incumbent over the course of his or her career (or 1989 and later, if elected prior to 1988). McCarthy received the most donations from individuals and PACs employed by the Real Estate industry.
From 2005-2014, 26.31 percent of McCarthy’s career contributions came from the top five industries as listed below.[175]
Kevin McCarthy (California) Campaign Contributions Total Raised $12,994,536 Total Spent $9,866,061 Top five industries that contributed to campaign committee Real Estate$753,975 Securities & Investment$751,950 Insurance$690,784 Oil & Gas$611,550 Health Professionals$610,544 % total in top industry5.8% % total in top two industries11.59% % total in top five industries26.31%
Analysis
Ideology and leadership
See also: GovTrack’s Political Spectrum & Legislative Leadership ranking
Based on an analysis of bill sponsorship by GovTrack, McCarthy was a centrist Republican as of July 2014. In June 2013, McCarthy was rated as a “rank-and-file Republican.”[176]
Like-minded colleagues
The website OpenCongress tracks the voting records of each member to determine with whom he or she votes most and least often. The results include a member from each party.[177]
McCarthy most often votes with:
- Steve Womack
- John Barrow
McCarthy least often votes with:
- Walter Jones
- Janice Schakowsky
Lifetime voting record
See also: Lifetime voting records of United States Senators and Representatives
According to the website GovTrack, McCarthy missed 125 of 6,846 roll call votes from January 2007 to September 2015. This amounted to 1.8 percent, which was lower than the median of 2.2 percent among representatives as of September 2015.[178]
National Journal vote ratings
See also: National Journal vote ratings
Each year National Journal publishes an analysis of how liberally or conservatively each member of Congress voted in the previous year. Click the link above for the full ratings of all members of Congress.
2013
McCarthy ranked 170th in the conservative rankings in 2013.[179]
2012
McCarthy ranked 70th in the conservative rankings in 2012.[180]
2011
McCarthy ranked 25th in the conservative rankings in 2011.[181]
Voting with party
The website OpenCongress tracks how often members of Congress vote with the majority of the chamber caucus.
2014
McCarthy voted with the Republican Party 94.6 percent of the time, which ranked 102nd among the 234 House Republican members as of July 2014.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many
2013
McCarthy voted with the Republican Party 97.5 percent of the time, which ranked 97th among the 233 House Republican members as of June 2013.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many
Personal
Note: Please contact us if the personal information below requires an update. McCarthy and his wife, Judy, have two children.[182]
See also
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