Suzette Martinez Valladares
Suzette Martinez Valladares (Republican Party) is a member of the California State Senate, representing District 23. She assumed office on December 2, 2024. Her current term ends on December 4, 2028.
Valladares (Republican Party) ran for election to the California State Senate to represent District 23. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Suzette Martinez Valladares' career experience includes working as the CEO of Little Steps of Faith. She oversaw the Southern California Autism Speaks.[1]
Committee assignments
2025-2026
Valladares was assigned to the following committees:
- Legislative Audit Committee
- Senate Health Committee, Vice-Chair
- Environmental Quality Committee, Vice-Chair
- Senate Judiciary Committee
- Senate Governmental Organization Committee, Vice-Chair
- Revenue and Taxation Committee, Vice-Chair
- Senate Transportation Committee
- Rules Committee
2021-2022
Valladares was assigned to the following committees:
- Arts Committee
- Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism Committee, Vice Chair
- Budget Committee
- Communications and Conveyance Committee
- Higher Education Committee
- Rules 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 23
Suzette Martinez Valladares defeated Kipp Mueller in the general election for California State Senate District 23 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Suzette Martinez Valladares (R) | 52.4 | 190,957 |
 | Kipp Mueller (D)  | 47.6 | 173,695 | |
| Total votes: 364,652 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for California State Senate District 23
Suzette Martinez Valladares and Kipp Mueller defeated James Hamburger, Blanca Azucena Gomez, and Ollie M. McCaulley in the primary for California State Senate District 23 on March 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Suzette Martinez Valladares (R) | 32.8 | 50,937 |
| ✔ | | Kipp Mueller (D) | 29.4 | 45,754 |
 | James Hamburger (R) | 23.8 | 37,075 | |
 | Blanca Azucena Gomez (D) | 9.2 | 14,257 | |
 | Ollie M. McCaulley (D) | 4.8 | 7,439 | |
| Total votes: 155,462 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
Valladares received the following endorsements.
- U.S. Rep Jay Obernolte (R)
- State Sen. Scott Wilk (R)
- California Assembly Member Juan Alanis (R)
- California Assembly Member Phillip Chen (R)
- California Assembly Member Megan Dahle (R)
- California Assembly Member Laurie Davies (R)
- California Assembly Member Diane Dixon (R)
- California Assembly Member Bilal Essayli (R)
- California Assembly Member Vince Fong (R)
- California Assembly Member James Gallagher (R)
- California Assembly Member Josh Hoover (R)
- California Assembly Member Devon Mathis (R)
- California Assembly Member Joe Patterson (R)
- California Assembly Member Kate Sanchez (R)
- California Assembly Member Marie Waldron (R)
2022
See also: California State Assembly elections, 2022
General election
General election for California State Assembly District 40
Pilar Schiavo defeated incumbent Suzette Martinez Valladares in the general election for California State Assembly District 40 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Pilar Schiavo (D) | 50.2 | 79,852 |
| Suzette Martinez Valladares (R) | 49.8 | 79,330 | |
| Total votes: 159,182 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for California State Assembly District 40
Incumbent Suzette Martinez Valladares and Pilar Schiavo defeated Annie Cho in the primary for California State Assembly District 40 on June 7, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Suzette Martinez Valladares (R) | 47.4 | 48,096 |
| ✔ | | Pilar Schiavo (D) | 33.9 | 34,415 |
| Annie Cho (D) | 18.6 | 18,891 | ||
| Total votes: 101,402 | |||
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Campaign finance
2020
See also: California State Assembly elections, 2020
General election
General election for California State Assembly District 38
Suzette Martinez Valladares defeated Lucie Volotzky in the general election for California State Assembly District 38 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Suzette Martinez Valladares (R) | 76.1 | 149,201 |
 | Lucie Volotzky (R) | 23.9 | 46,877 | |
| Total votes: 196,078 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for California State Assembly District 38
The following candidates ran in the primary for California State Assembly District 38 on March 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Suzette Martinez Valladares (R) | 31.8 | 39,481 |
| ✔ | | Lucie Volotzky (R) | 17.6 | 21,942 |
| Annie Cho (D) | 12.5 | 15,498 | ||
 | Kelvin Driscoll (D) | 12.0 | 14,868 | |
 | Brandii Grace (D) | 11.6 | 14,387 | |
 | Dina Cervantes (D) | 8.8 | 10,900 | |
| Susan Christopher (D) (Unofficially withdrew) | 5.8 | 7,255 | ||
| Total votes: 124,331 | |||
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2014
Elections for the California State Assembly took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 3, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 7, 2014. Incumbent Steve Fox (D) and Tom Lackey (R) defeated Kermit F. Franklin (D), JD Kennedy (R) and Suzette M. Martinez (R) in the blanket primary. Lackey defeated Fox in the general election.[2][3][4]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Tom Lackey |
60.2% | 42,107 | |
| Democratic | Steve Fox Incumbent | 39.8% | 27,866 | |
| Total Votes | 69,973 | |||
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |
Tom Lackey |
41.1% | 15,095 | |
| Democratic | Steve Fox Incumbent |
32.8% | 12,055 | |
| Republican | JD Kennedy | 12.2% | 4,460 | |
| Republican | Suzette M. Martinez | 9.2% | 3,390 | |
| Democratic | Kermit F. Franklin | 4.6% | 1,706 | |
| Total Votes | 36,706 | |||
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
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2020
Suzette Martinez Valladares did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2014
Martinez's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[5]
- Excerpt: "I believe that every child has the right to a quality education. The policies produced and implemented by Sacramento have failed California’s students."
- Excerpt: "I believe that Californian’s are taxed too much. When it comes to raising taxes, my answer is simple, no. California is ranked number two in the nation with the highest taxes, including the 2nd highest income tax and gas tax. We must preserve proposition 13 and adamantly oppose a split roll tax. "
- Excerpt: "I believe that a strong economy and robust job market are a direct result of a limited government. California must promote a free-market and rid itself of the red tape, excessive taxes and overregulation that drive business and jobs out of our state."
- Excerpt: "I believe that I represent the growing demographic, voice and needs of my community. I look forward to representing my family, friends and neighbors in California’s 36th Assembly District."
- Excerpt: " I am running for the State Assembly because I believe that the residents of California deserve to be provided with greater freedom and liberty. I will bring growth and opportunity to the families and businesses of California."
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- Equality California — Legislators are scored on their votes on LGBT issues.
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- Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association — Legislators are scored on how they voted on taxpayer-related issues.
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- Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California — Legislators are scored on issues related to sexual and reproductive health.
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- Sierra Club California — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental policy.
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- California Environmental Justice Alliance — Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.
- California Environmental Voters — Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.
- California Labor Federation — Legislators are scored on their votes on issues related to labor.
- Children's Advocacy Institute — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to family issues.
- Equality California — Legislators are scored on their votes on LGBT issues.
- Health Access California — Legislators are scored on their votes on issues related to the interests of health care consumers.
- Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association — Legislators are scored on how they voted on taxpayer-related issues.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California — Legislators are scored on issues related to sexual and reproductive health.
- Reproductive Freedom For All — Legislators are scored on issues related to sexual and reproductive health.
- Sierra Club California — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental policy.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the California State Legislature in 2023.
- ACLU California Action — Legislators are scored on their votes on the association's position legislation.
- California Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the chamber.
- California Environmental Justice Alliance — Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.
- California Environmental Voters — Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.
- California Labor Federation — Legislators are scored on their votes on issues related to labor.
- Children's Advocacy Institute — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to family issues.
- Equality California — Legislators are scored on their votes on LGBT issues.
- Health Access California — Legislators are scored on their votes on issues related to the interests of health care consumers.
- Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association — Legislators are scored on how they voted on taxpayer-related issues.
- Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California — Legislators are scored on issues related to sexual and reproductive health.
- Sierra Club California — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental policy.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the California State Legislature in 2022.
- California Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the chamber.
- California Environmental Justice Alliance — Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.
- California Environmental Voters — Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.
- California Labor Federation — Legislators are scored on their votes on issues related to labor.
- California YIMBY — Legislators are scored on their votes on issues related to housing.
- Equality California — Legislators are scored on their votes on LGBT issues.
- Health Access California — Legislators are scored on their votes on issues related to the interests of health care consumers.
- Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association — Legislators are scored on how they voted on taxpayer-related issues.
- NARAL Pro-Choice California — Legislators are scored on issues related to sexual and reproductive health.
- National Association of Social Workers California Chapter — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California — Legislators are scored on issues related to sexual and reproductive health.
- Planning and Conservation League — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization.
- Sierra Club California — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental policy.
- The Institute for Legislative Analysis — Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.
- United Domestic Workers of America — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the interests of home care providers.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the California State Legislature in 2021.
- California Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the chamber.
- California Environmental Justice Alliance — Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.
- California Environmental Voters — Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.
- California Labor Federation — Legislators are scored on their votes on issues related to labor.
- California Teachers Association — Legislators are scored on their votes on the association's position legislation.
- California YIMBY — Legislators are scored on their votes on issues related to housing.
- Children's Advocacy Institute — Legislators are scored on their votes on issues pertaining to children.
- Equality California — Legislators are scored on their votes on LGBT issues.
- Health Access California — Legislators are scored on their votes on issues related to the interests of health care consumers.
- Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association — Legislators are scored on how they voted on taxpayer-related issues.
- Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California — Legislators are scored on issues related to sexual and reproductive health.
- Sierra Club California — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental policy.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- The People's Report Card of California — Legislators are scored on their votes on the organization's priority legislation.
See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate California State Senate District 23 |
Officeholder California State Senate District 23 |
Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑ AD38, "Biography," accessed December 26, 2020
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Official 2014 Primary election candidate list," accessed March 27, 2014
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed July 15, 2014
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Official general election results," accessed December 14, 2014
- ↑ martinezforassembly.nationbuilder.com, "Why I'm Running," accessed May 12, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh (R) |
California State Senate District 23 2024-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by Christy Smith (D) |
California State Assembly District 38 2020-2022 |
Succeeded by Steve Bennett (D) |
