Congressman Panetta Releases Statement on his Reelection to California’s 20th Congressional District

"I am absolutely honored, humbled by, and so appreciative to have the vote and confidence of the people of California's 20th Congressional District in the 2020 general election. They have given me the privilege and huge responsibility that I am proud to have worked for to continue my service to our home on the Central Coast and fight for our values in Washington, D.C."

"We have faced many challenges this year, including a bruising pandemic, economic shutdown, and devastating wildfire season. So, now more than ever, people on the Central Coast and across our country, need their government to work for them as we work to overcome the many obstacles that we face. I look forward to continuing my service to ensure that we cannot just survive, but also succeed as a community and, ultimately, as a democracy."

"As a nation, we should be very proud of our overwhelming participation in this election. Despite the irresponsible rhetoric being espoused by some, the amazing amount of people who voted demonstrates our faith in the democratic system. However, as a democracy, we also must have patience with our institutions as they work to properly count every single vote and ensure accuracy over alacrity. As we wait for the results of the presidential election, let's have confidence in our country knowing that people poured into polls, calm in our communities as we patiently wait, and peacefully protect the process of an election that will determine the direction of our democracy."