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Valadao announced in August 2011 that he will seek the Republican nomination for {{ushr|California|21}}.<ref>{{cite news|last=Nidever|first=Seth|title=Valadao says he’s running for Congress|url=http://www.hanfordsentinel.com/news/local/article_9ff33f1e-bd1a-11e0-8d68-001cc4c002e0.html|accessdate=24 January 2012|newspaper=Hanford Sentinel|date=2 August 2011}}</ref> In the June 5 primary, he ran unopposed and won both the Republican nomination and the overall primary, with 57% of the votes in total over the two Democratic opponents. In the November 6 election, he defeated Democratic nominee John Hernandez by a margin of 59.9% to 40.1%. |
Valadao announced in August 2011 that he will seek the Republican nomination for {{ushr|California|21}}.<ref>{{cite news|last=Nidever|first=Seth|title=Valadao says he’s running for Congress|url=http://www.hanfordsentinel.com/news/local/article_9ff33f1e-bd1a-11e0-8d68-001cc4c002e0.html|accessdate=24 January 2012|newspaper=Hanford Sentinel|date=2 August 2011}}</ref> In the June 5 primary, he ran unopposed and won both the Republican nomination and the overall primary, with 57% of the votes in total over the two Democratic opponents. In the November 6 election, he defeated Democratic nominee John Hernandez by a margin of 59.9% to 40.1%. His wide margin of victory in an election that widely favored liberals even garnered national attention, through an op-ed article in the Wall Street Journal citing him and his victory as a potential "template" for the GOP.<ref>{{cite news|last=Nidever|first=Seth|title=Valadao win a 'template' for GOP?|url=http://www.hanfordsentinel.com/news/local/valadao-win-a-template-for-gop/article_e8ccea76-359d-11e2-9f70-001a4bcf887a.html|accessdate=30 November 2012|newspaper=Hanford Sentinel|date=23 November 2012}}</ref> |
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==Electoral history== |
==Electoral history== |
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Revision as of 00:01, 1 December 2012
David Valadao | |
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| Member-elect of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 21st district | |
| Assuming office January 3, 2013 | |
| Succeeding | Devin Nunes |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 30th district | |
| Assumed office December 6, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Danny Gilmore |
| Succeeded by | Rudy Salas |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 14, 1977 Hanford, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Terra Valadao |
| Residence | Hanford, California |
| Alma mater | College of the Sequoias |
| Profession | Dairy Farmer |
David Valadao (born April 14, 1977) is an American politician currently serving his first term in the California State Assembly. He is a Republican representing the 30th district, which includes Kings County and parts of Fresno, Kern, and Tulare counties. In November 2012, he was elected to represent California's 21st congressional district in Washington.
Early life, education, and farming career
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
Election
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
- Assembly Agriculture Committee (Vice Chairman)
- Assembly Utilities and Commerce Committee
- Assembly Budget Committee
2012 congressional election
Valadao announced in August 2011 that he will seek the Republican nomination for California's 21st congressional district.[6] In the June 5 primary, he ran unopposed and won both the Republican nomination and the overall primary, with 57% of the votes in total over the two Democratic opponents. In the November 6 election, he defeated Democratic nominee John Hernandez by a margin of 59.9% to 40.1%. His wide margin of victory in an election that widely favored liberals even garnered national attention, through an op-ed article in the Wall Street Journal citing him and his victory as a potential "template" for the GOP.[7]
Electoral history
California's 30th State Assembly district, 2010 (Republican primary):[8]
- David Valadao - 11,296 (77.86%)
- Stephanie Campbell - 3,213 (22.15%)
California's 30th State Assembly district, 2010[9]
- 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
Valadao lives in Hanford with his wife, Terra, and their three children.[1]
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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
- Assemblymember David Valadao (official website)
- David Valadao for Assembly (campaign website)
