How old is Kevin McCarthy? Where was Kevin McCarthy born?

Kevin Owen McCarthy is an American politician, serving as House Minority Leader in the United States House of Representatives since 2019.

A member of the Republican Party, Kevin McCarthy served as House Majority Leader under speakers John Boehner and Paul Ryan from 2014 to 2019.

Kevin McCarthy was also the U.S. representative for California’s 22nd congressional district from 2007 to 2013 and has served in the 23rd district since 2013 after redistricting.

Kevin McCarthy formerly chaired the California Young Republicans and the Young Republican National Federation and was a representative in the California State Assembly from 2002 to 2006, the last two years as minority leader.

Kevin McCarthy was elected to Congress in 2006 and was elected to House leadership in his second term as Republican Chief Deputy Whip from 2009 to 2011.

However, when Republicans took control of the House in 2011, Kevin McCarthy became majority whip from 2011 until August 2014, when he was elected majority leader to replace the outgoing Eric Cantor, who was defeated in his primary election.

After Republicans lost their majority in the 2018 midterm elections, and Speaker Paul Ryan retired, Kevin McCarthy was elected minority leader in January 2019, making him the first California Republican to hold the post.

As majority leader, Kevin McCarthy was second-in-command to the Speaker; as minority leader, he is the leader of the House Republicans.

Kevin McCarthy was a steady defender of President Donald Trump for the majority of his time as majority leader and minority leader.

After Joe Biden won the 2020 presidential election, Kevin McCarthy supported Trump’s position by denying Biden’s victory and also participated in efforts to overturn the results.

How old is Kevin McCarthy?

Kevin McCarthy was born on January 26, 1965.

Where was Kevin McCarthy born?

Kevin McCarthy was born in Bakersfield, California, and is the son of Roberta Darlene (née Palladino), a homemaker, and Owen McCarthy, an assistant city fire chief.