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An immigrant from Mexico and a former member of the United States Marine Corps Reserve, Rep. Carbajal was elected in 2016 to represent the voters of Santa Maria, San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara. His legislative priorities include fighting for economic opportunities for working families, environmental protections and investments in renewable energy, improving our immigration system, upgrading our infrastructure and public safety.
Prior to his election to Congress, Carbajal served on the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors for 12 years, where he worked on initiatives to protect California’s environment, promote clean energy and sustainability, strengthen schools and improve public health and safety. He received his bachelor's degree from the University of California at Santa Barbara (UCSB), and later he earned a Master’s degree in Organizational Management from Fielding University.
In Congress, Rep. Carbajal has been a fierce advocate for an American role in encouraging Israeli-Palestinian final-status negotiations, supporting a two-state solution that respects the rights of both Israelis and Palestinians.
