Gil Cisneros
Gilbert Ray Cisneros Jr. (born February 12, 1971)[1] is an American philanthropist and former politician. Cisneros is the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness since 2021. He was the U.S. Representative for California's 39th congressional district from 2019 to 2021. He is a member of the Democratic Party.[2] He lost his re-election in his 2020 by former California State Assembly member Young Kim.
Gil Cisneros | |
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| 10th Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness | |
| Assumed office August 24, 2021 | |
| President | Joe Biden |
| Secretary | Lloyd Austin |
| Preceded by | Matthew Donovan |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 39th district | |
| In office January 3, 2019 – January 3, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Ed Royce |
| Succeeded by | Young Kim |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Gilbert Ray Cisneros Jr. February 12, 1971 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic (2008–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Republican (before 2008) |
| Spouse(s) | Jacki |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Yorba Linda, California, U.S. |
| Education | George Washington University (BA) Regis University (MBA) Brown University (MA) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} United States Navy |
| Rank |  Lieutenant Commander |
In 2010, he and his wife won a $266 million Mega Millions lottery jackpot.[3]
References
- "CISNEROS, Gil - Biographical Information". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. United States Congress.
- "Democrat Cisneros wins OC's 39th district". November 18, 2018. Retrieved November 18, 2018.
- "Former Navy Vet, Lottery Winner Joins Race To Unseat GOP Congressman". Losangeles.cbslocal.com. July 17, 2017. Retrieved June 13, 2018.
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