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Armando Valdez
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Armando Valdez was a 2012 Democratic candidate for District 35 of the Colorado State Senate.
Campaign themes
2012
Valdez's campaign website listed the following issues:[1]
- Healthcare
- Excerpt: "Health care is a value especially close to Armando. At Adams State College, Armando co-developed the Healthcare Administration program which provides training and preparation for the “business-side” of health care. This program continues to successfully graduate students and many of them work for health care providers in the southern Colorado region."
- Education
- Excerpt: "Increasing access to education for all people from pre-school to collegiate levels is essential to having a productive community. Education is the great equalizer which promotes success for everyone, regardless of socio-economic level."
- Agriculture
- Excerpt: "Protection of private property rights and the protection of water are critical for agriculture in this region. It is necessary for us to sustain the progress we’ve made in agriculture and to ensure the viability of this industry for future generations."
- Rural Lifestyles
- Excerpt: "We live in the best area of the world where people know and appreciate each other as family, friends, and neighbors. The San Luis Valley and Lower Arkansas Valley enjoy a unique history of ambitious people who pioneered the lifestyle we enjoy today. It is my priority and obligation to preserve this lifestyle and make it possible for future generations to contribute to a positive legacy."
- Tangible Economic Growth
- Excerpt: "Many of our talented young people have to leave southern Colorado to find economic opportunities. Creating jobs and supporting small business development are needed to eliminate the talent drain of our communities. Tangible economic growth is economic value which you can see. It enables you to save for your future and your family’s future instead of living paycheck to paycheck. "
Elections
2012
- See also: Colorado State Senate elections, 2012
Valdez ran in the 2012 election for Colorado State Senate District 35. He was defeated by Crestina Martinez in the Democratic primary on June 26, 2012.[2]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Crestina Martinez |
62.5% | 7,181 |
| Armando Valdez | 37.5% | 4,313 |
| Total Votes | 11,494 | |
Recent news
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External links
Footnotes
Current members of the Colorado State Senate
Leadership
Senate President:James Coleman
Majority Leader:Robert Rodriguez
Minority Leader:Cleave Simpson
Senators
District 1
Byron Pelton (R)
District 2
Lisa Frizell (R)
District 3
Nick Hinrichsen (D)
District 4
Mark Baisley (R)
District 5
Marc Catlin (R)
District 6
Cleave Simpson (R)
District 7
Janice Rich (R)
District 8
Dylan Roberts (D)
District 9
District 10
Larry Liston (R)
District 11
Thomas Exum (D)
District 12
Marc Snyder (D)
District 13
Scott Bright (R)
District 14
Cathy Kipp (D)
District 15
Janice Marchman (D)
District 16
Chris Kolker (D)
District 17
Katie Wallace (D)
District 18
Judy Amabile (D)
District 19
District 20
Lisa Cutter (D)
District 21
Dafna Jenet (D)
District 22
Jessie Danielson (D)
District 23
District 24
Kyle Mullica (D)
District 25
Faith Winter (D)
District 26
Jeff Bridges (D)
District 27
Tom Sullivan (D)
District 28
Mike Weissman (D)
District 29
Iman Jodeh (D)
District 30
John Carson (R)
District 31
Matt Ball (D)
District 32
Robert Rodriguez (D)
District 33
James Coleman (D)
District 34
Julie Gonzales (D)
District 35
Rod Pelton (R)
Democratic Party (23)
Republican Party (12)
