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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Overview
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Personal Background

David Valadao grew up in a family that emigrated from the Azores Islands to California, where his father established a dairy farm. He graduated from Hanford High School and later became a partner in Valadao Dairy. Valadao has held leadership roles in various agricultural associations and has experience in managing institutional risk in high-finance. He has served as a member of the United States House of Representatives and has received awards for his entrepreneurial spirit. Valadao has faced financial challenges related to his family's dairy business, including lawsuits and bankruptcy.

Political Ideas

David Valadao's political identity is marked by a unique blend of localized agricultural advocacy and fiscal conservatism. He champions policies that support California's agricultural sector while simultaneously advocating for responsible federal spending. This juxtaposition is evident in his support for expanding domestic energy resources to create jobs, while also prioritizing balanced budgets and reducing national debt. Valadao's personal history as a dairy farmer adds a layer of authenticity to his agricultural policy stances, yet his financial struggles and legal issues with his family’s dairy business introduce an intriguing complexity to his narrative.

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