Jeff Denham
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 10th district |
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Assumed office January 3, 2013 |
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| Preceded by | John Garamendi |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 19th district |
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In office January 3, 2011 – January 3, 2013 |
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| Preceded by | George Radanovich |
| Succeeded by | Zoe Lofgren |
| Member of the California Senate from the 12th district |
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In office December 2, 2002 – December 5, 2010 |
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| Preceded by | Dick Monteith |
| Succeeded by | Anthony Cannella |
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Jeffrey John Denham July 29, 1967 Hawthorne, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Sonia Denham |
| Residence | Atwater, California |
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Victor Valley College California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo |
| Profession | Politician, businessman |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Awards | Meritorious Service Medal |
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| Allegiance | United States |
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 United States Air Force U.S. Air Force Reserve
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| Years of service | 1984–1988 (active) 1988–2000 (reserves) |
| Rank | Staff Sergeant |
| Battles/wars |
Operation Desert Storm Operation Restore Hope |
Jeffrey John "Jeff" Denham /ˈdɛnəm/ (born July 29, 1967) is an American politician, United States Air Force veteran, and businessman. A member of the Republican Party, he is the U.S. Representative for California's 10th congressional district. Denham first won election to the U.S. House in 2010, representing California's 19th congressional district for one term before redistricting led him to run in the 10th district in 2012.
From 2002 to 2010, Denham served in the California State Senate, representing the 12th District, which includes Madera, Merced, Monterey, San Benito, and Stanislaus counties. Prior to seeking political office, Denham served on active and reserve status in the United States Air Force for 16 years, and served in both Operation Desert Storm in Iraq and Operation Restore Hope in Somalia.
In 1984, at age 17, Denham enlisted in the United States Air Force. He served on active and reserve status for 16 years, during which he received the Meritorious Service Medal for his service during Operation Desert Storm (Iraq) and Operation Restore Hope (Somalia). In 2006 he was honored by the California National Guard with its highest military award, the "Order of California" service award, for distinguished service.
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