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Avelino Valencia

Avelino Valencia

Democratic · California · 2026

Running for California Senate District 34, California

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Restrict use of campaign funds for politicians' legal defense in public-corruption cases
  • Close a private-party gun sale loophole around mandated waiting periods
  • Reduce homelessness and support high-paying job creation
Biography

Valencia is a California State Assemblymember currently serving their fourth year, and is the son of immigrant parents who ran a small business, per the campaign site. Valencia played college football before transitioning to public service, per the campaign site.

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California Senate District 34California · 2026Orange County sample ballot

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