Valadao, David, 1977-
David Goncalves Valadao (born April 14, 1977) is an American politician and dairy farmer serving as the U.S. representative for California's 21st congressional district since 2021, previously holding the seat from 2013 to 2019. A member of the Republican Party, his district comprises part of the San Joaquin Valley. In 2020, Valadao defeated Democratic incumbent TJ Cox to reclaim the seat. Before his election to Congress, he served one term in the California State Assembly, representing the 30th district from 2010 to 2012.
In the 2020 elections, Valadao, Michelle Steel and Young Kim became the first Republican congressional candidates since 1994 to unseat incumbent House Democrats in California.[citation needed] Valadao was unable to attend his scheduled swearing-in on January 3, 2021, due to a COVID-19 diagnosis. He quarantined at his home in Hanford, California, and took his seat on January 12. Valadao was one of ten Republicans who voted to impeach Donald Trump during Trump's second impeachment.
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