David Valadao (CA-0022)

Biography

David Goncalves Valadao is a Republican U.S. Representative for California's 22nd congressional district, which includes Kings, Kern, and Tulare Counties in the San Joaquin Valley. Born on April 14, 1977, in Hanford, California, he is a lifelong Central Valley resident, dairy farmer, and member of a family that emigrated from the Azores Islands of Portugal in 1969. A moderate Republican, Valadao has notable achievements including voting to impeach Donald Trump in his second impeachment , long-term service on the influential House Appropriations Committee across all six terms, leadership in agriculture and water policy, and roles on the Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration. He has been reelected multiple times, including in 2020, 2022, and 2024.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Graduated from Hanford High School in 1995; attended College of the Sequoias in Visalia.
• Early Career: Active in dairy industry leadership, including California Milk Advisory Board, Western States Dairy Trade Association, and Regional Leadership Council Chairman for Land O’ Lakes, Inc.; involved in local charities and agriculture groups.
• State Legislature: Elected to California State Assembly for the 30th District ; served on Agriculture Committee as Vice-Chair.
• U.S. Congress: Elected to represent California's 21st District ; returned after 2020 election; represents 22nd District since 2023 due to redistricting. Serves on House Appropriations Committee, focusing on funding for agriculture and Central Valley needs.