Kevin McCarthy

US Representative from California's 23rd district (originally numbered as 22nd). Majority Whip (Aug. 2014-Jan 2019) and Minority Whip (Jan 2019-present). Earlier life: Born in Bakersfield, CA, January 26, 1965; attended Bakersfield College, 1984-1985; B.S., California State University, Bakersfield 1989; M.B.A., California State University, Bakersfield, Calif., 1994; staff, United States Representative William Thomas of California, member of the California state assembly, 2002-2007, minority leader, 2004-2006;