Carlos Villapudua
Carlos Villapudua (Democratic Party) was a member of the California State Assembly, representing District 13. He assumed office on December 7, 2020. He left office on December 2, 2024.
Villapudua (Democratic Party) ran for election to the California State Senate to represent District 5. He lost in the primary on March 5, 2024.
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Biography
Carlos Villapudua was born in Stockton, California. Villapadua graduated from Franklin High School. He earned a bachelor's degree in social services from California State University at Sacramento in 1997. Villapadua's career experience includes working as a legislative assistant to former San Joaquin County Supervisor Steve Gutierrez. He has served as community social services director for the San Joaquin County Human Services Agency and as the CEO of the San Joaquin County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.[1][2][3]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Villapudua was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture Committee
- Governmental Organization Committee
- Health Committee
- Jobs, Economic Development, and the Economy Committee, Chair
- Water, Parks, and Wildlife Committee
2021-2022
Villapudua was assigned to the following committees:
- Rules Committee
- Agriculture Committee
- Human Services Committee
- Rules Committee
- Water, Parks, and Wildlife Committee
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: California State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for California State Senate District 5
Jerry McNerney defeated Jim Shoemaker in the general election for California State Senate District 5 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jerry McNerney (D) | 52.9 | 189,668 |
 | Jim Shoemaker (R)  | 47.1 | 169,136 | |
| Total votes: 358,804 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for California State Senate District 5
Jim Shoemaker and Jerry McNerney defeated Carlos Villapudua in the primary for California State Senate District 5 on March 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jim Shoemaker (R) | 43.7 | 75,630 |
| ✔ | | Jerry McNerney (D) | 33.2 | 57,435 |
 | Carlos Villapudua (D) | 23.1 | 39,958 | |
| Total votes: 173,023 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Edith Villapudua (D)
- Rhodesia Ransom (D)
Campaign finance
Endorsements
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2022
See also: California State Assembly elections, 2022
General election
General election for California State Assembly District 13
Incumbent Carlos Villapudua defeated Veronica Vargas in the general election for California State Assembly District 13 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Carlos Villapudua (D) | 60.6 | 51,891 |
| Veronica Vargas (D) | 39.4 | 33,673 | ||
| Total votes: 85,564 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for California State Assembly District 13
Incumbent Carlos Villapudua and Veronica Vargas defeated Mateo Morelos Bedolla and Jessica Wagner in the primary for California State Assembly District 13 on June 7, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Carlos Villapudua (D) | 59.1 | 28,099 |
| ✔ | Veronica Vargas (D) | 26.5 | 12,598 | |
| Mateo Morelos Bedolla (D) | 14.0 | 6,643 | ||
| Jessica Wagner (R) (Write-in) | 0.5 | 222 | ||
| Total votes: 47,562 | |||
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Campaign finance
2020
See also: California State Assembly elections, 2020
General election
General election for California State Assembly District 13
Carlos Villapudua defeated Katherine Miller in the general election for California State Assembly District 13 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Carlos Villapudua (D) | 51.6 | 83,746 |
 | Katherine Miller (D) | 48.4 | 78,609 | |
| Total votes: 162,355 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for California State Assembly District 13
Carlos Villapudua and Katherine Miller defeated Christina Fugazi and K. Jafri in the primary for California State Assembly District 13 on March 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Carlos Villapudua (D) | 35.9 | 27,068 |
| ✔ | | Katherine Miller (D) | 31.9 | 24,091 |
 | Christina Fugazi (D) | 31.9 | 24,061 | |
 | K. Jafri (R) (Write-in) | 0.3 | 210 | |
| Total votes: 75,430 | |||
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Endorsements
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2018
General election
General election for California State Assembly District 13
Incumbent Susan Talamantes Eggman defeated Antonio Garcia in the general election for California State Assembly District 13 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Susan Talamantes Eggman (D) | 65.4 | 74,813 |
 | Antonio Garcia (R) | 34.6 | 39,532 | |
| Total votes: 114,345 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for California State Assembly District 13
Incumbent Susan Talamantes Eggman and Antonio Garcia defeated Carlos Villapudua in the primary for California State Assembly District 13 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Susan Talamantes Eggman (D) | 52.6 | 30,826 |
| ✔ | | Antonio Garcia (R) | 30.5 | 17,885 |
| Carlos Villapudua (D) | 16.9 | 9,888 | |
| Total votes: 58,599 | |||
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2016
| Mayor of Stockton, Nonpartisan Primary Election, 2016 | ||
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| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Michael Tubbs |
33.55% | 9,700 |
| Anthony Silva Incumbent |
26.02% | 7,521 |
| Carlos Villapudua | 23.81% | 6,884 |
| Tony Mannor | 4.75% | 1,374 |
| Jimmy Rishwain | 4.38% | 1,265 |
| Gary Malloy | 4.23% | 1,223 |
| Sean Murray | 2.39% | 690 |
| Emiliano Benito Adams | 0.67% | 193 |
| Write-in votes | 0.2% | 59 |
| Total Votes | 28,909 | |
| Source: San Joaquin County Registrar of Voters, "Election Results," accessed June 8, 2016 | ||
Campaign themes
2024
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Ballotpedia survey responses
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Carlos Villapudua completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Villapudua's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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After serving on the Board of Supervisors, Assemblymember Villapudua worked as the CEO of the San Joaquin County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to support minority-owned small businesses locally and in Sacramento. He also served as the Governmental Relations Manager for Western Pacific Truck School, where he worked to increase funding for vocational education and provided jobs that can support an entire household.
Assemblymember Villapudua is married to his wife, Edith, and has a blended family of four daughters.- Carlos Villapudua leads successful state legislation to help crack down on fentanyl
"Assemblymember Carlos Villapudua, D-Stockton, celebrated the signing of AB 701 Wednesday with local elected officials, peace officers, and members of the community who have suffered unimaginable grief due to the fentanyl crisis.
AB 701 adds fentanyl to the list of controlled substances – which currently includes heroin, cocaine, and cocaine base, for which sentence enhancements and stiffer penalties may be levied against dealers against kilo-levels and higher."-Manteca Bulletin, October 20, 2023 - California Assemblymember Carlos Villapudua Fights Back on Proposal to Expedite San Joaquin Delta Tunnel Project "Assemblymember Carlos Villapudua (D-Stockton), alongside Delta Caucus lawmakers, spearheaded an effort this week to push back on a dangerous budget proposal that would expedite the construction of the Delta Tunnel project. A proposal as large, controversial, and dangerous as the Delta Tunnel needs to be subject to the highest standards of review, public input, and expert opinion, said Assemblymember Villapudua. Any attempt to avoid this is simply inappropriate and needs to be reconsidered.”- Sierra Sun Times, June 23, 2023
- Assemblymember Carlos Villapudua (D- Stockton) is introducing a groundbreaking referendum aimed at addressing critical concerns related to Proposition 47. The proposed bill language will aim to bring about comprehensive reforms that will have a substantial impact on public safety and criminal justice in California. It will focus on four main pillars, each designed to address specific shortcomings of Proposition 47 with a more balanced and effective approach to the enforcement of retail theft in California. Cracking Down on Aggregated Theft/Repeat Offenders Supporting Diversion Programs for Those More Likely to Commit Retail Theft Providing Discretion for Judges Bringing More Power Back to the Legislature to Craft Retail Theft Policy
Creating a workforce for the jobs of today and tomorrow: Career and Technical Education
Job Creation
Health Care Access
Protecting our Delta
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2022
Carlos Villapudua did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Carlos Villapudua completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Villapudua's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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When I served as on the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors, I rolled up my sleeves and went to work, saving healthcare in our county by turning around our County General Hospital, a hospital that was on the verge of closing. As your Assemblymember, I'll work to make sure sure our educational dollars are spent not only on those seeking to fulfill the promise of obtaining a college degree, but for our hard working young men and women in the vocational trades, so that our area has a work force that will attract more labor friendly, living wage jobs, and ensure that we have a housing supply that our region can afford, so that not a single hard working man, woman or family, is forced out of having a stable roof over their head.
I'm proud to be endorsed by the California Teachers Association and would be honored to have your vote in the March 3rd Primary. You can visit me online at www.carlos2020.com or email me at carlos@carlos2020.com
- Finding real, reasonable, solutions to the homeless problem.
- Ensure that we have a housing supply that our region can afford, so that not a single hard working man, woman or family, is forced out of having a stable roof over their head.
- Protecting public education. That's why I'm endorsed by the California Teachers Association.
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2016
Villapudua submitted the following candidate statement to the City of Stockton:
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2024
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2023
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2022
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2021
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2020
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate California State Senate District 5 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ San Joaquin County, "Carlos Villapudua," accessed May 5, 2016
- ↑ Kayla Harris,"Email communication with Carlos Villapadua," May 14, 2020
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on February 6, 2024
- ↑ San Joaquin County Registrar of Voters, "List of Candidates for June 7, 2016," March 17, 2016
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Susan Talamantes Eggman (D) |
California State Assembly District 13 2020-2024 |
Succeeded by Rhodesia Ransom (D) |
| Preceded by - |
San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors District 1 |
Succeeded by - |
