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Javier Valdez
2023 - Present
2027
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Javier Valdez (Democratic Party) is a member of the Washington State Senate, representing District 46. He assumed office on January 9, 2023. His current term ends on January 11, 2027.
Valdez (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Washington State Senate to represent District 46. He declared candidacy for the primary scheduled on August 4, 2026.[source]
Biography
Javier Valdez was born in Moses Lake, Washington, and lives in Seattle, Washington. Valdez earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Washington and a master’s degree in public administration from Baruch College, the City University of New York. His career experience includes working for the City of Seattle in a variety of roles, such as leading the Seattle City Light’s women and minority business (WMBE) program and as a senior equity and inclusion advisor with the city's finance and administrative services department.[1]
Valdez joined the Washington State Democratic Party, where he began serving on the executive board. Valdez chaired the 43rd and 46th District Democratic Party organizations. He served as a board member for the Washington State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and as president of Hispanic Seafair and of the Washington State Council of County and City Employees (AFSCME Council 2), Local 21-C. Valdez also was a delegate to the Martin Luther King County Labor Council.[1]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Valdez was assigned to the following committees:
- Law & Justice Committee
- State Government, Tribal Relations & Elections Committee, Vice Chair
- Senate Transportation Committee
2021-2022
Valdez was assigned to the following committees:
- Civil Rights & Judiciary Committee
- State Government & Tribal Relations Committee, Chair
- House Transportation Committee
2019-2020
Valdez was assigned to the following committees:
- Education Committee
- Civil Rights & Judiciary Committee
- House Transportation Committee, 2nd Vice Chair
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2026
See also: Washington State Senate elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on August 4, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Washington State Senate District 46
Incumbent Javier Valdez is running in the primary for Washington State Senate District 46 on August 4, 2026.
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2022
See also: Washington State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Washington State Senate District 46
Javier Valdez defeated Matthew Gross in the general election for Washington State Senate District 46 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Javier Valdez (D) | 84.9 | 55,915 |
| Matthew Gross (D) | 14.5 | 9,531 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.6 | 420 | ||
| Total votes: 65,866 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Washington State Senate District 46
Javier Valdez and Matthew Gross defeated Alex Tsimerman in the primary for Washington State Senate District 46 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Javier Valdez (D) | 83.0 | 34,984 |
| ✔ | Matthew Gross (D) | 12.2 | 5,150 | |
 | Alex Tsimerman (Stand Up America) | 4.2 | 1,784 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.5 | 224 | ||
| Total votes: 42,142 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Bevin McLeod (D)
Javier Valdez did not file to run for re-election.
2020
See also: Washington House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Washington House of Representatives District 46-Position 2
Incumbent Javier Valdez defeated Beth Daranciang in the general election for Washington House of Representatives District 46-Position 2 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Javier Valdez (D) | 81.6 | 74,377 |
 | Beth Daranciang (R) | 18.3 | 16,705 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 92 | ||
| Total votes: 91,174 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Washington House of Representatives District 46-Position 2
Incumbent Javier Valdez and Beth Daranciang advanced from the primary for Washington House of Representatives District 46-Position 2 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Javier Valdez (D) | 82.8 | 52,007 |
| ✔ | | Beth Daranciang (R) | 17.0 | 10,679 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 90 | ||
| Total votes: 62,776 | |||
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2018
See also: Washington House of Representatives elections, 2018
General election
General election for Washington House of Representatives District 46-Position 2
Incumbent Javier Valdez defeated Jerry Zeiger-Buccola in the general election for Washington House of Representatives District 46-Position 2 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Javier Valdez (D) | 83.4 | 65,383 |
| Jerry Zeiger-Buccola (R) | 16.6 | 12,971 | ||
| Total votes: 78,354 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Washington House of Representatives District 46-Position 2
Incumbent Javier Valdez and Jerry Zeiger-Buccola advanced from the primary for Washington House of Representatives District 46-Position 2 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Javier Valdez (D) | 83.6 | 39,571 |
| ✔ | Jerry Zeiger-Buccola (R) | 16.4 | 7,783 | |
| Total votes: 47,354 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
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2022
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2020
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2024
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In 2024, the Washington State Legislature was in session from January 8 to March 7.
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2023
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In 2023, the Washington State Legislature was in session from January 9 to April 23.
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2022
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In 2022, the Washington State Legislature was in session from January 10 to March 10.
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2021
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In 2021, the Washington State Legislature was in session from January 11 to April 25.
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2020
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In 2020, the Washington State Legislature was in session from January 13 to March 12.
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2019
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In 2019, the Washington State Legislature was in session from January 14 through April 28.
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2018
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In 2018, the Washington State Legislature, second session, was in session from January 8 through March 8.
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2017
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In 2017, the Washington State Legislature, first session, was in session from January 9 through April 23. There were also special sessions. The first special session was April 24 through May 23. The second special session was May 23 through June 21. The third special session was June 21 through July 20.
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate Washington State Senate District 46 |
Officeholder Washington State Senate District 46 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Dave Frockt (D) |
Washington State Senate District 46 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Washington House of Representatives District 46-Position 2 2017-2023 |
Succeeded by Darya Farivar (D) |
