Representative Ken Calvert (R-CA) has represented California’s 42nd District in the House of Representatives since 1993. Born in Corona, California in 1953. Rep. Calvert was educated at Chaffey College and San Diego State University and is divorced. He serves on the following committees: Committee on Appropriations, Committee on the Budget
U.S. Rep. Ken Calvert (R-Palm Desert)
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