Sam Farr
Sam Farr | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California | |
| In office June 8, 1993 – January 3, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Leon Panetta |
| Succeeded by | Jimmy Panetta |
| Constituency | 17th district (1993–2013) 20th district (2013–2017) |
| Member of the California Assembly | |
| In office December 7, 1992 – June 14, 1993 | |
| Preceded by | Sal Cannella |
| Succeeded by | Bruce McPherson |
| Constituency | 27th district |
| In office December 1, 1980 – November 30, 1992 | |
| Preceded by | Henry J. Mello |
| Succeeded by | Rusty Areias |
| Constituency | 28th district |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Samuel Sharon Farr July 4, 1941 San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Shary Baldwin |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | Fred Farr (father) |
| Education | Willamette University (BS) Santa Clara University Monterey Institute of International Studies |
Samuel Sharon Farr (born July 4, 1941) is an American politician who was the U.S. representative for California's 17th (1993–2013) and 20th congressional districts (2013–17). He is a member of the Democratic Party. He was elected to Congress in a 1993 special election when longtime Democratic Rep. Leon Panetta resigned to become Director of the Office of Management and Budget. He retired from Congress following the 2016 elections.