Carl DeMaio
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Carl David DeMaio[1] (born September 14, 1974) is an American politician from San Diego, California. DeMaio hosts a radio show on NewsRadio 600 KOGO. He also founded and served as Chairman of Reform California, a conservative political action committee.[2][3]
Carl DeMaio | |
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Member of San Diego City Council from the 5th district | |
In office December 2008 – December 2012 | |
Preceded by | Brian Maienschein |
Succeeded by | Mark Kersey |
Personal details | |
Born | Carl David DeMaio (1974-09-14) September 14, 1974 (age 49) Dubuque, Iowa, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse |
Jonathan Hale (m. 2015) |
Education | Georgetown University (BA) |
Website | Campaign website |
A member of the Republican Party, DeMaio served a single term as a member of the San Diego City Council, representing District 5 from 2008 to 2012. DeMaio was a candidate for Mayor of San Diego in the 2012 election, but narrowly lost to former congressman Bob Filner.[4] He ran for California's 52nd congressional district in the 2014 election, but narrowly lost to incumbent Scott Peters.[5] On August 5, 2019, DeMaio announced he would run for Congress in 2020 to represent the 50th district, running against incumbent Congressman Duncan D. Hunter, a fellow Republican.[6] Hunter announced his resignation from Congress on December 6, 2019, which became effective January 13, 2020.[7] In the primary election on March 3, 2020, DeMaio failed to qualify for the November runoff.[8]