USAU.S. HouseDemocratic PartyCalifornia · California's 27th congressional districtMember of the House of Representatives
George T. Whitesides
Profile
George T. Whitesides is an American politician and businessman serving as the U.S. representative for California's 27th congressional district since 2025. Before entering politics, he had a distinguished career in the aerospace sector, notably serving as the chief of staff at NASA and as the CEO of Virgin Galactic. A member of the Democratic Party, Whitesides focuses on issues such as space exploration, energy innovation, and wildfire prevention. He currently serves on the House Armed Services Committee and the Science, Space, and Technology Committee.
Details
- Born
- 1974-03-03 · 52 years old
- Birth place
- Massachusetts, United States
- Education
- Princeton University (BA), King's College, Cambridge (MPhil)
- Career
- Chief of Staff at NASA, CEO of Virgin Galactic, Executive Director of the National Space Society
