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David Tangipa
David Tangipa (Republican Party) is a member of the California State Assembly, representing District 8. He assumed office on December 2, 2024. His current term ends on December 7, 2026.
Tangipa (Republican Party) ran for election to the California State Assembly to represent District 8. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Tangipa completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
David Tangipa's career experience includes working as a field representative. He earned a bachelor's degree from Fresno State University in 2017 and a graduate degree from Fresno State University in 2019.[1]
Tangipa has been affiliated with the following organizations:[1]
- Republican Party
- Valley Young Republicans
- California Association of Realtors
- California Rifle and Pistol Association
Elections
2024
See also: California State Assembly elections, 2024
General election
General election for California State Assembly District 8
David Tangipa defeated George Radanovich in the general election for California State Assembly District 8 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | David Tangipa (R)  | 53.7 | 113,407 |
| George Radanovich (R) | 46.3 | 97,770 | ||
| Total votes: 211,177 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for California State Assembly District 8
George Radanovich and David Tangipa defeated Caleb Helsel and Michael Matheson in the primary for California State Assembly District 8 on March 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | George Radanovich (R) | 36.1 | 48,868 | |
| ✔ | | David Tangipa (R) | 31.3 | 42,318 |
| Caleb Helsel (D) | 29.6 | 40,089 | ||
| Michael Matheson (No party preference) | 3.0 | 4,097 | ||
| Total votes: 135,372 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
To view Tangipa's endorsements as published by their campaign, click here. Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Tangipa in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
David Tangipa completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Tangipa's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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David Tangipa is a San Joaquin Valley native. A proud, first-generation American and son of a veteran, David was born and raised in Sacramento and has lived his entire adult life in Fresno. He attended Fresno State and played tight end for the Bulldogs where he learned the importance of discipline, hard work, and spirit of the Central Valley.
After earning a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Criminology, as well as a master’s in Business Administration with an emphasis in marketing, David embarked on a career to help people live the American dream of owning a home.
He currently works in real estate for Modern Broker Inc and is the Field Representative for Fresno County Supervisor Nathan Magsig. David is passionate about serving his community and is involved with Fresno County Athletic Hall of Fame, Fresno State Bulldog Foundation, and Fresno State Football Alumni.- Increase Public Safety and address rising crime
- Tackling the rising cost of living
- Properly manage our forests
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Assemblymember Marie Waldron
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Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate California State Assembly District 8 |
Officeholder California State Assembly District 8 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Jim Patterson (R) |
California State Assembly District 8 2024-Present |
Succeeded by - |
