Kevin McCarthy was born on January 26, 1965 in Bakersfield, California, USA. He has been married to Judy Wages since August 29, 1992. They have two children.
When he was 19, won $5,000 in the lottery, which he used to open a deli.
U.S. Representative (R) from California (2007 - present), representing part of Bakersfield and nearby areas generally to the east; since 2013 his district has extended north to Sequoia National Park and areas near Fresno.
U.S. House of Representatives Chief Deputy Minority Whip (2009-2011), Majority Whip (2011-2014).
Graduate of California State University at Bakersfield.