David Valadao
| David Valadao | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 21st district |
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| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2013 |
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| Preceded by | Devin Nunes |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 30th district |
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| In office December 6, 2010 – November 30, 2012 |
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| Preceded by | Danny Gilmore |
| Succeeded by | Rudy Salas |
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| Born | April 14, 1977 Hanford, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Terra Valadao |
| Residence | Hanford, California |
| Alma mater | College of the Sequoias |
| Profession | Dairy Farmer |
| Website | Representative David Valadao |
David Valadao (born April 14, 1977) is an American politician who has been a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing California's 21st congressional district, since 2013. He is a member of the Republican Party.
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Early life, education, and farming career [edit]
Valadao was born and raised in Hanford, California. His parents are Portuguese immigrants. He graduated from Hanford High School in 1995, and attended the College of the Sequoias in Visalia. He currently serves as the managing partner of Valadao Dairy, which he owns with his brothers.[1] He has also been a member of the California Milk Advisory Board, Western States Dairy Trade Association, and Regional Leadership Council Chairman for Land O' Lakes.[2]
California Assembly [edit]
2010 election [edit]
Valadao announced his candidacy for California's 30th State Assembly district following the retirement of Republican Assemblyman Danny Gilmore in 2010. He defeated Stephanie Campbell in the Republican primary 78%-22%.[3] In the general election, he defeated Shafter Mayor Fran Florez 61%-39%.[4][5]
Committee assignments [edit]
- Assembly Agriculture Committee (Vice Chairman)
- Assembly Utilities and Commerce Committee
- Assembly Budget Committee
U.S. House of Representatives [edit]
2012 election [edit]
Valadao announced in August 2011 that he will seek the Republican nomination for California's 21st congressional district.[6] In the June 5 open primary, he ranked first with 57% of the vote.[7] In the November 6 election, he defeated Democrat John Hernandez 58%-42%.[8] His campaign victory in a district that had long been held by Democrats was cited in an op-ed article in the Wall Street Journal as a potential template for the GOP, while other analysts cited his opponent's "weakness as a candidate and a campaigner" as playing a major role.[9]
Committee assignments [edit]
Caucuses [edit]
- American Sikh Congressional Caucus (Co-chair)
Electoral history [edit]
California's 30th State Assembly district, 2010 (Republican primary):[10]
- David Valadao - 11,296 (77.86%)
- Stephanie Campbell - 3,213 (22.15%)
California's 30th State Assembly district, 2010[11]
- David Valadao - 37,392 (60.53%)
- Fran Florez - 24,386 (39.47%)
California's 21st congressional district, 2012 (Republican primary):
- David Valadao - 27,251 (57%)
California's 21st congressional district, 2012:
- David Valadao - 49,205 (59.9%)
- John Hernandez - 32,967 (40.1%)
Personal life [edit]
Valadao lives in Hanford with his wife, Terra, and their three children.[1]
References [edit]
- ^ a b "About David". Valadao for Congress. Retrieved 24 January 2012.
- ^ http://arc.asm.ca.gov/member/30/?p=bio
- ^ http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=655207
- ^ http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=655206
- ^ Wenner, Gretchen (3 November 2011). "Florez loss bucks state trend". Bakersfield Californian. Retrieved 24 January 2012.
- ^ Nidever, Seth (2 August 2011). "Valadao says he’s running for Congress". Hanford Sentinel. Retrieved 24 January 2012.
- ^ http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=740829
- ^ http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=768449
- ^ Nidever, Seth (23 November 2012). "Valadao win a 'template' for GOP?". Hanford Sentinel. Retrieved 30 November 2012.
- ^ http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=655207
- ^ http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=655206
External links [edit]
- Official U.S. House website
- Campaign website
- Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Profile at Ballotpedia
- Financial information (federal office) at the Federal Election Commission
- Issue positions and quotes at On the Issues
- Voting record at The Washington Post
| United States House of Representatives | ||
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| Preceded by Devin Nunes |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 21st congressional district January 3, 2013 – present |
Incumbent |
| United States order of precedence | ||
| Preceded by Mark Takano D-California |
United States Representatives by seniority 423rd |
Succeeded by Juan Vargas D-California |
