Javier A. Valdez (born July 3, 1970) is an

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politician of the

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. He is a member of the

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, representing the 46th Legislative District. Valdez was the first choice of the Precinct Committee Officers to fill the vacancy after

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resigned to focus on her run for Mayor of Seattle. Valdez served on the Executive Board for the Washington State Democrats from 2003 until 2017. He also served as Chair of the 43rd District Democrats from 1997 to 2002 and Chair of the 46th District Democrats from 2007 to 2009. Valdez worked for the city of Seattle for more than 20 years, mostly for

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and as an aide to former Mayor Ed Murray.

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Year of birth uncertain Living people Democratic Party members of the Washington House of Representatives 21st-century American politicians Hispanic and Latino American state legislators in Washington (state) 1970 births {{Washington-politician-stub