Avelino Valencia
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 Mexican immigrants. He graduated from Katella High School and from Fullerton College, San Jose State University, and Johns Hopkins University. He worked for Tom Daly as a staffer from 2016 to 2022. Political career 

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. 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. 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. Electoral history

References

External links  
 
 CalMatters biography

1988 births
Living people
Members of the California State Assembly
People from Anaheim, California
21st-century American politicians
Fullerton College alumni
San Jose State University alumni
Johns Hopkins University alumni
Democratic Party members of the California State Assembly