Avelino Valencia

Avelino Valencia is an American politician currently serving as a member of the California State Assembly for the 68th district, a position he has held since 2022. Born in Anaheim, California, he previously served on the Anaheim City Council and worked as a political staffer for Assemblyman Tom Daly. Valencia attended San Jose State University, where he played for the football team, and later earned degrees from Fullerton College and Johns Hopkins University. He has announced his intention to run for the California State Senate in 2026.