David Valadao

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David Valadao

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth April 14, 1977 (Age: 49)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

David Valadao, son of Portuguese immigrants, grew up on a family dairy farm in California. He attended local schools and later College of the Sequoias. Valadao has extensive experience in the dairy industry and holds leadership roles in various dairy associations. He began his political career in the California State Assembly before serving in the U.S. House of Representatives, where he focused on issues affecting agriculture, veterans, water supply, and economic development.

Political Ideas

David Valadao blends a rural, agricultural focus with a surprisingly broad ideological approach, balancing traditional conservative values with progressive policy nuances. His advocacy for family farms and veterans aligns with a conservative ethos, yet his support for comprehensive immigration reform and market-based healthcare hints at a more ideologically flexible stance. Valadao’s emphasis on localized economic issues and clean water supply underscores a highly region-specific political strategy, revealing a candidate who is deeply rooted in his community's needs while navigating a complex national policy landscape.

Campaigns
2026: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ACTIVE

Election History

California House of Representatives 22nd District

Active

(Incumbent) Competing Candidates: Randy Villegas , Rudy Salas

California House of Representatives 22nd District Nonpartisan Primary

32,105 votes (40.80%)

Win
2024: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

California 22nd District, U.S.A. House of Representatives

89,484 votes (53.40%)

Win

2024 California's 22nd congressional district primary

20,479 votes (32.70%)

Win

Position Details

Committee Membership
Appropriations
Joint Committee of Congress on the Library
2022: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

2022 California's 22nd congressional district election

52,994 votes (51.50%)

Win
2018: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

California's 21st congressional district election, 2018

56,377 votes (49.60%)

Loss

Winner: TJ Cox

2016: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

California's 21st congressional district election, 2016

75,126 votes (56.70%)

Win
2014: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

California's 21st congressional district election, 2014

45,907 votes (57.80%)

Win
2012: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

2012 California's 21st congressional district election

67,164 votes (57.80%)

Win