Donald Valdez

Donald Valdez

Democratic Party

Prior offices

Colorado House of Representatives District 62

Successor: Matthew Martinez

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Centauri High School

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Donald Valdez (Democratic Party) was a member of the Colorado House of Representatives, representing District 62. He assumed office on January 11, 2017. He left office on January 9, 2023.

Valdez (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Colorado's 3rd Congressional District. He was disqualified from the Democratic primary scheduled on June 28, 2022.

Biography

Valdez graduated from Centauri High School. He received his B.S. in business administration and a bachelor's degree in sports and exercise management. His professional experience includes working in the Conejos County Treasurer’s Office as the deputy public trustee, serving as a deputy sheriff in Conejos County, and working for the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service.

Committee assignments

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2021-2022

Valdez was assigned to the following committees:

• Statutory Revision Committee
• Agriculture, Water, and Natural Resources Committee
• Transportation, Housing, and Local Government Committee

2019-2020

Valdez was assigned to the following committees:

• Agriculture, Water, and Natural Resources Committee, Vice chair
• Transportation, Housing, and Local Government Committee
• Statutory Revision Committee

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

Colorado committee assignments, 2017
• Agriculture, Livestock and Natural Resources
• Local Government

Sponsored legislation

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Elections

2022

See also: Colorado's 3rd Congressional District election, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House Colorado District 3

Incumbent Lauren Boebert defeated Adam Frisch, Marina Zimmerman, Kristin Skowronski, and Richard Tetu in the general election for U.S. House Colorado District 3 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Lauren Boebert (R)	50.1	163,839
		Adam Frisch (D)	49.9	163,293
		Marina Zimmerman (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	74
		Kristin Skowronski (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	71
		Richard Tetu (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	8

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 327,285
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Colorado District 3

Adam Frisch defeated Sol Sandoval and Alex Walker in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Colorado District 3 on June 28, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Adam Frisch	42.4	25,751
		Sol Sandoval	41.9	25,462
		Alex Walker	15.7	9,504

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 60,717
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Donald Valdez (D)
• Cole Buerger (D)
• Colin Wilhelm (D)
• Scott Yates (D)
• Susan Martinez (D)
• Kerry Donovan (D)
• Gregg Smith (D)
• Naziha In'am Hadil (D)
• Debby Burnett (D)
• Kellie Rhodes (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Colorado District 3

Incumbent Lauren Boebert defeated Don Coram in the Republican primary for U.S. House Colorado District 3 on June 28, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Lauren Boebert	66.0	86,322
		Don Coram	34.0	44,486

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 130,808
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Marina Zimmerman (R)

2020

State Huouse

See also: Colorado House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Colorado House of Representatives District 62

Incumbent Donald Valdez defeated Logan Taggart in the general election for Colorado House of Representatives District 62 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Donald Valdez (D)	57.8	22,945
		Logan Taggart (R)	42.2	16,742

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 39,687
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 62

Incumbent Donald Valdez defeated Matthew Martinez in the Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 62 on June 30, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Donald Valdez	59.0	7,525
		Matthew Martinez	41.0	5,227

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 12,752
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 62

Logan Taggart defeated Steven Rodriguez in the Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 62 on June 30, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Logan Taggart	68.3	5,500
	Submit photo	Steven Rodriguez	31.7	2,555

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 8,055
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U.S. House

See also: Colorado's 3rd Congressional District election, 2020

Colorado's 3rd Congressional District election, 2020 (June 30 Democratic primary)

Colorado's 3rd Congressional District election, 2020 (June 30 Republican primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Colorado District 3

Lauren Boebert defeated Diane Mitsch Bush, John Keil, and Critter Milton in the general election for U.S. House Colorado District 3 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Lauren Boebert (R)	51.4	220,634
		Diane Mitsch Bush (D)	45.2	194,122
	Submit photo	John Keil (L)	2.4	10,298
		Critter Milton (Unity Party)	1.0	4,265

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 429,319
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Robert Moser (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Colorado District 3

Diane Mitsch Bush defeated James Iacino in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Colorado District 3 on June 30, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Diane Mitsch Bush	61.3	65,377
		James Iacino	38.7	41,200

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 106,577
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Root Routledge (D)
• Donald Valdez (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Colorado District 3

Lauren Boebert defeated incumbent Scott Tipton in the Republican primary for U.S. House Colorado District 3 on June 30, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Lauren Boebert	54.6	58,678
		Scott Tipton	45.4	48,805

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 107,483
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Libertarian convention

Libertarian convention for U.S. House Colorado District 3

John Keil advanced from the Libertarian convention for U.S. House Colorado District 3 on April 13, 2020.

		Candidate
✔	Submit photo	John Keil (L)

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Unity Party convention

Unity Party convention for U.S. House Colorado District 3

Critter Milton advanced from the Unity Party convention for U.S. House Colorado District 3 on April 4, 2020.

		Candidate
✔		Critter Milton (Unity Party)

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2018

See also: Colorado House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for Colorado House of Representatives District 62

Incumbent Donald Valdez defeated Scott Honeycutt in the general election for Colorado House of Representatives District 62 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Donald Valdez (D)	56.8	17,752
		Scott Honeycutt (R)	43.2	13,512

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 31,264 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 62

Incumbent Donald Valdez advanced from the Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 62 on June 26, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Donald Valdez	100.0	8,467

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2016

See also: Colorado House of Representatives elections, 2016

Elections for the Colorado House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on June 28, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was April 4, 2016. Incumbent Edward Vigil (D) did not seek re-election.

Donald Valdez defeated Robert Mattive in the Colorado House of Representatives District 62 general election.

Colorado House of Representatives, District 62 General Election, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Donald Valdez	55.51%	19,720
	Republican	Robert Mattive	44.49%	15,805
Total Votes				35,525
Source: Colorado Secretary of State

Donald Valdez defeated Alonzo Payne in the Colorado House of Representatives District 62 Democratic primary.

Colorado House of Representatives, District 62 Democratic Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Donald Valdez	64.28%	4,613
	Democratic	Alonzo Payne	35.72%	2,563
Total Votes				7,176

Robert Mattive defeated Marcy Freeburg in the Colorado House of Representatives District 62 Republican primary.

Colorado House of Representatives, District 62 Republican Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Robert Mattive	68.96%	3,103
	Republican	Marcy Freeburg	31.04%	1,397
Total Votes				4,500

Campaign themes

2022

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2020

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2016

Valdez's campaign website highlighted the following issues:

“	Education Economic Development Protecting our Natural Resources Support fro Veteran's: Recognition, Quality of Care, Health & Wellness Access to Affordable Healthcare for All	”
—Donald Valdez

Campaign finance summary

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Donald Valdez campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2022	U.S. House Colorado District 3	Disqualified primary	$336,777	$336,777
2020	Colorado House of Representatives District 62	Won general	$34,650	N/A**
2020	U.S. House Colorado District 3	Withdrew primary	$26,230	$26,230
2018	Colorado House of Representatives District 62	Won general	$33,940	N/A**
2016	Colorado House of Representatives, District 62	Won	$32,282	N/A**
Grand total			$463,879	$363,007
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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2022

In 2022, the Colorado State Legislature was in session from January 12 to May 11.

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Legislators are scored on votes related to intellectual and developmental disability legislation.

2021

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In 2021, the Colorado State Legislature was in session from January 13 to June 8. Centennial Institute Legislators are scored on their votes on issues relevant to the mission of the Centennial Institute and the strategic priorities of Colorado Christian University. Colorado Health Initiative Legislators are usually scored on their votes on bills that the organizations supports or opposes. Colorado Union of Taxpayers Legislation is scored on its "reduction of taxes, regulation, and spending accountability." Conservation Colorado Legislators are scored on their votes on bills about Colorado's climate, land, water, and communities. Colorado Voters for Animals: U.S. Congress and General Assembly Legislators are scored on their stances on animal issues. CoPIRG Legislators are scored on their votes on "bills that will protect consumers, strengthen our democracy, and safeguard public health." Colorado Education Association: Senate and House Legislators are scored on their votes related to education reflection and on how well legislators worked with educators to advance the CEA's priorities. Healthier Colorado Legislators are scored on their votes related to public health issues. Liberty Scorecard Legislators are scored on votes related to "the principles of individual rights, free markets and limited government." Mental Health Colorado Legislators are scored on their votes related to mental health issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. The Arc of Colorado Legislators are scored on votes related to intellectual and developmental disability legislation. Women's Lobby of Colorado Legislators are scored on their stances on women's issues.

2020

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2019

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In 2019, the Colorado State Legislature was in session from January 4 through May 3. ACLU of Colorado Legislators are scored on their votes on bills the ACLU of Colorado "felt were the best representations of the civil liberties issues facing Colorado today." Colorado Health Initiative Legislators are scored on their votes on bills that are supported or opposed by the organization. Colorado Union of Taxpayers Legislation is scored on its "reduction of taxes, regulation, and spending accountability." Colorado Voters for Animals Legislators are scored on their stances on animal issues. Conservation Colorado Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental conservation. Mental Health Colorado Legislators are scored on their votes related to mental health issues. One Colorado Legislators are scored based on their votes on LGBT issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. Women's Lobby of Colorado Legislators are scored on their stances on women's issues.

2018

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In 2018, the 72nd Colorado State Legislature was in session from January 10 through May 9. ACLU of Colorado Legislators are scored on their votes on bills the ACLU of Colorado "felt were the best representations of the civil liberties issues facing Colorado today." Colorado Health Initiative Legislators are scored on their votes on bills that are supported or opposed by the organization. Colorado Senior Lobby, Inc. Legislators are scored on their votes related to senior issues. Colorado Union of Taxpayers Legislation is scored on its "reduction of taxes, regulation, and spending accountability." Colorado Voters for Animals Legislators are scored on their stances on animal issues. Conservation Colorado: House and Senate Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental conservation. Mental Health Colorado Legislators are scored on their votes related to mental health issues. NARAL Pro-Choice Colorado Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to reproductive health issues. One Colorado Legislators are scored based on their votes on LGBT issues. Principles of Liberty Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to "core principles of liberty," which the organization defines as "Free People," "Free Markets," and "Good Government." The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2017

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Preceded by -	Colorado House of Representatives District 62 2017-2023	Succeeded by Matthew Martinez (D)

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