KEVIN McCarthy served as the House Minority Leader in the United States House of Representatives from 2019 to 2023.
He has been married to his wife, Judy McCarthy, for over three decades.
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Who is Kevin McCarthy's wife Judy McCarthy?
Judy McCarthy was born and raised in Bakersfield, California.
She has been described as a woman who "always keeps her focus on her convictions of faith, family, and friends," according to Bakersfield.com.
"Judy is the ultimate 'there you are' person, always looking for a way to support the people around her, and treats everyone with respect," her close friend Sally Thornberry said.
Kevin and Judy met at Bakersfield High School and fell in love from a young age.
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"I actually liked one of his friends, but you know, Kevin's personality wins you over, and he doesn't give up," she joked.
The pair wed in 1992 and still live in the first home they bought together.
In 2014, Judy served as a trustee at Ford’s Theatre — the site of President Abraham Lincoln’s assassination.
During that time, she has also worked full-time for the California Republican Party, raising hundreds of thousands in fundraiser money.
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Does Kevin and Judy McCarthy have children?
Kevin and Judy share two children.
They have a daughter named Meghan and a son named Connor.
Connor studied at Georgetown University and tied the knot with his wife, Emily Norris, in December 2020.
Kevin took to Instagram to commemorate the moment by posting a professional video from his son's wedding.
The caption read: "My son married the love of his life in December—and though the wedding was small, the love we have for them could not be bigger. ❤️ I’m a very proud dad!
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Is Kevin McCarthy retiring from Congress?
Kevin began serving as the House Minority Leader in the United States House of Representatives in 2019.
He was later elected as House Speaker on January 7, 2023, and was ousted from the position on October 3.
In an op-ed for the Wall Street Journal published on December 6, 2023, Kevin announced his plans to resign from Congress at the end of the year "to serve America in new ways."
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He continued, in part: "I know my work is only getting started."
He added, in part: "I will continue to recruit our country’s best and brightest to run for elected office. The Republican Party is expanding every day, and I am committed to lending my experience to support the next generation of leaders."
