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Javier Valdez

Javier Valdez

Democratic · Washington · 2026 · Incumbent

Running for Washington Senate, Legislative District 46, Washington

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Expanding hate-crime protections and banning untraceable firearms
  • Supporting working families and small, women- and minority-owned businesses
  • Climate action
Biography

Javier Valdez is the Democratic state senator for Washington's 46th Legislative District, per the Legislature's roster. He chairs the Senate State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections Committee. Per his campaign site, he is the son and grandson of farmworkers and has focused on social justice policy work.

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