Steve Pougnet is running to represent California’s 45th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. Before entering this race, he served as Chairman of the Energy & Water Conservation Subcommittee, as well as Vice-Chairman of the Energy and Environment Committee, of the Coachella Valley Association of Governments. If elected, he would be the first openly gay parent in Congress.

After receiving his degree from Michigan State University, Pougnet traveled the country before settling in Palm Springs. First elected to the Palm Springs Council in 2003, Pougnet served for four years before running for Mayor, winning the race in 2007.

In addition to serving as Mayor of Palm springs, Pougnet serves on many community boards and volunteers his time for civic organizations. Pougnet is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys biking, running, snowboarding and golfing.

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