Carl David DeMaio (born September 14, 1974) is an American politician from San Diego, California.
DeMaio hosts a daily news and politics show on NewsRadio 600 KOGO during the afternoon drive.
DeMaio also serves as Chairman of Reform California which wages campaigns against tax increases and advocates for a variety of government reforms.A member of the Republican Party, DeMaio served a single term as a member of the San Diego City Council, representing District 5 from 2008 to 2012.
DeMaio was a candidate for Mayor of San Diego in the 2012 election, but lost to former congressman Bob Filner.
He ran for California's 52nd congressional district in the 2014 election, but lost narrowly to incumbent Scott Peters.
On August 5, 2019, DeMaio announced he was running against Congressman Duncan Hunter, a fellow Republican, in 2020.