John Duarte

John Scott Duarte ( ; born September 9, 1966) is an American politician, businessman, nurseryman, and pistachio farmer. A member of the Republican Party, he has served as the U.S. representative for California's 13th congressional district since 2023. California's 13th congressional district was considered a competitive race that would help determine control of the House in the 2022 midterm elections. His election was the second-closest in the nation, behind Lauren Boebert's election in Colorado's 3rd congressional district. Early life and education Duarte was born on September 9, 1966, in Modesto, California, to Jim and Anita Duarte. He is of Portuguese ancestry. Duarte graduated from the University of the Pacific's Eberhardt School of Business with an MBA and a bachelor’s degree in finance from San Diego State University in 1989. Early career In 1989, Duarte began his career as a vice president of sales for Duarte Trees & Vines, which was founded by his parents in 1988. In 2007, he became the company's chief executive officer and president.