Kevin McCarthy – Bio, Net Worth, Wife, Age, Facts, Height, Party, Wiki

Kevin McCarthy is an American politician who is well-known for serving as House Minority Leader in the United States House of Representatives from 2019 to 2023. He is a member of the Republican party who has served as House Majority Leader under speakers John Boehner and Paul Ryan from 2014 to 2019. He was a steady defender of former president Donald Trump for most of his time as majority leader and minority leader. Recently, he defeated Democratic nominee Marisa Wood, a Bakersfield schoolteacher, to win reelection in 2022.

What is Kevin McCarthy Famous For?

• Kevin McCarthy is a politician from California. 
• Kevin is famous for serving as House Minority Leader in the United States House of Representatives from 2019 to 2023. 

Who are Kevin McCarthy’s Parents?

Kevin McCarthy was born with the full name of Kevin Owen McCarthy on January 26, 1965, in Bakersfield, California, United States, to Owen McCarthy, and Roberta Darlene. His dad is an assistant city fire chief and his mum is a homemaker. He holds American nationality and his ethnicity is Mixed as he has Italian ancestry from his mother’s side and Irish ancestry from his father’s side. He has three siblings with whom he grew up. Aquarius is his zodiac sign and his religion is Christian. He celebrated his 57th birthday on 26 January 2022. 

About his education, he attended California State University and obtained a Bachelor of Science in marketing in 1989 and a Master of Business Administration in 1994. During college, he worked as a seasonal firefighter for the Kern County Fire Department. 

Kevin McCarthy’s Political Career

• Kevin McCarthy, from 1987 to 2002, served on the staff of Congressman Bill Thomas. During that time period, he chaired the California Young Republicans. He chaired the Young Republican National Federation from 1999 to 2001. 
• Kevin won his first election in 2000, as a Kern Community College District trustee. He was elected to the California State Assembly in 2002. He became the Republican floor leader in 2003. In 2006, he was elected to the United States House of Representatives. 
• Kevin entered the Republican primary for California’s 22nd District after his former boss, Bill Thomas, retired. He won the general election with 70.7% of the vote. He then won a third term with 98.8% of the vote, with opposition coming only from a write-in candidate in 2010. 
• Kevin was reelected to a sixth term in 2016 with 69.2% of the vote in the general election; the Democratic nominee, Wendy Reed, received 30.8%. He was reelected to a seventh term with 64.3% of the vote to Democratic challenger Tatiana Matta’s 35.7%. He was reelected to an eighth term with 62.1% of the vote, to Democratic challenger and United States Air Force veteran Kim Mangone’s 37.9%. 
• Kevin defeated Democratic nominee Marisa Wood, a Bakersfield schoolteacher, to win reelection in 2022. 

How much is Kevin McCarthy’s Net Worth?

Kevin McCarthy is a politician who has a net worth of $95 million as of 2023. He is making an annual salary of $1 million at present. He is one of the richest politicians in the United States. His main source of wealth comes from his political career. He lives a modest lifestyle from his earnings. He is enjoying his life a lot from his career earnings. He has recently bought a Jaguar XF for $120,000 USD. Kevin McCarthy also owns a Lexus ES that cost $136,000 USD. His cars include Lincoln Continental, Aston Martin DBX, BMW X6, and Toyota Vellfire. He lives in his 8,800-square-foot luxury mansion located in California. He has bought his property for a huge price of $21 Million dollars. This property comes with 10 Bedrooms and 12 Bathrooms. It is also fitted with a wine cellar, tennis court, and two indoor pools.  

Who is Kevin McCarthy’s Wife?

Kevin McCarthy is a married man. He tied the knot to his beautiful wife, Judy. The duo is also blessed with two children. The family is living a happy life without any disturbances. The duo husband-wife is residing in Bakersfield. His sexual orientaiton is straight. 

In October 2015, McCarthy was accused of having an affair with Representative Renee Ellmers. 

How tall is Kevin McCarthy?

Kevin McCarthy stands at the height of 5 feet 11 inches or 165 lbs and his body weight consist of 75 kg. His body type is slim. His eye color is pale green and his hair color is green. He has got a healthy body with a charming smile and a glowing face.