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Avelino Valencia (born November 12, 1988) is an American Democratic politician who is currently serving as a member of the California State Assembly for the 68th district since 2022. Previously, he was a member of the Anaheim City Council.

Early life and career

Valencia was born on November 12, 1988, in Anaheim, California, to parents of Mexican descent.[1] He attended Katella High School, Fullerton College, San Jose State University, and Johns Hopkins University.

He played one game for the 2009 San Jose State Spartans football team, in which he made a single reception for seven yards.[2][3]

He worked for Assemblyman Tom Daly as a political staffer from 2016 to 2022.[4]

Political career

Avelino Valencia on the Anaheim city Council

In 2020, Valencia ran for Anaheim City Council to replace the termed-out Lucille King, winning the election against Anaheim Union High School District Board of Trustee President Annemarie Randle-Trejo and activist Jeannine Robbins.[5]

In 2022, California State Assembly member Tom Daly announced his retirement and the district was redistricted, leaving no incumbent in the 2022 election. Valencia announced his campaign for Assembly against three other politicians.[6][7] In the primary, he and Republican Mike Tardif advanced to the general election, where Valencia led Tardif in the votes and was elected as a member of the Assembly.[8][9]

Electoral history

2022 California's 68th State Assembly district election
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Avelino Valencia 22,635 48.3
Republican Mike Tardif 11,034 23.5
Democratic Bulmaro Vicente 7,029 15.0
Republican James Wallace 6,189 13.2
Total votes 46,887 100.0
General election
Democratic Avelino Valencia 49,385 62.3
Republican Mike Tardif 29,910 37.7
Total votes 79,295 100.0
Democratic hold

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