Rudy Salas
Rudy Salas | |
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Member of the California State Assembly from the 32nd district | |
In office December 3, 2012 – December 5, 2022 | |
Preceded by | Shannon Grove (redistricting) |
Succeeded by | Vince Fong (redistricting) |
Personal details | |
Born | Rodolfo Salas March 12, 1977 Bakersfield, California, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Education | University of California, Los Angeles (BA) |
Website | Campaign website |
Rodolfo "Rudy" Salas
Salas left his seat in the Assembly to run as the Democratic nominee for California's 22nd congressional district in 2022, losing to incumbent Republican David Valadao.[2][3]
Elections
2012
When incumbent Assemblyman David Valadao announced that he would not run for reelection, instead seeking a congressional bid for the 21st district, the seat was left vacant. In the June 5 primary, Salas ran unopposed for the Democratic nomination and won the overall primary with 41.4% of the vote, or 13,053 votes, ahead of the three Republican candidates. He faced off against the primary runner-up, Republican former Delano Mayor Pedro Rios, in the November 6 general election. Salas came in first by a smaller margin than before, with 38,759 total votes (52.9%) to Rios's 34,476 (47.1%).[4] He was sworn in on December 3, 2012.
2014
Salas ran for re-election in November 2014, again against former
He was described as a moderate Democrat, colloquially referred to as a "Valleycrat" by some.[5]
Salas won the rematch in the November 4 general election with 54.8% to Rios's 45.2%.[5][6]
2016
Salas ran for a third term in 2016. He faced minimal opposition in the primary, with Republican Manuel Ramirez running a write-in campaign that garnered 1% of the primary vote. In the general election, Salas won his largest victory yet with 65% to Ramirez's 35%.[7]
2018
Salas ran for a fourth consecutive term in 2018. He was challenged by Republican Hanford City Councilman Justin Mendes, a staffer for Congressman David Valadao (whom Salas succeeded in the Assembly in 2012).[8]
2020
Salas ran for reelection and faced Republican Todd Cotta, a Hanford gun store owner in the primary.[9]
2022
Salas left his seat in the state assembly to run for Congress. He was defeated by incumbent Republican David Valadao in a close race.[10]
2024
Salas announced he would run again for Congress in 2024.[11]
Electoral history
California's 32nd State Assembly district, 2012 (Primary):
- Rudy Salas – 13,053 (41.4%)
- Pedro A. Rios – 7,550 (23.9%)
- Jon McQuiston – 6,530 (20.7%)
- David Thomas – 4,420 (14.0%)
California's 32nd State Assembly district, 2012:
- Rudy Salas – 38,759 (52.9%)
- Pedro A. Rios – 34,476 (47.1%)
California's 32nd State Assembly district, 2014 (Primary):
- Rudy Salas (incumbent) – 11,577 (43.9%)
- Pedro A. Rios – 9,183 (34.8%)
- Romeo Agbalog – 5,628 (21.3%)
California's 32nd State Assembly district, 2014:
- Rudy Salas (incumbent) – 26,721 (54.8%)
- Pedro A. Rios – 22,031 (45.2%)
California's 32nd State Assembly district, 2016 (Primary):
- Rudy Salas (incumbent) – 30,806 (98.9%)
- Manuel Ramirez (write-in) – 334 (1.1%)
California's 32nd State Assembly district, 2016:
- Rudy Salas (incumbent) – 53,056 (65.1%)
- Manuel Ramirez – 28,502 (34.9%)
California's 32nd State Assembly district, 2018:
- Rudy Salas (incumbent) – 26,646 (67.96%)
- Justin Mendez – 12,562 (32.04%)[12]
California's 32nd State Assembly district, 2020[13]:
- Rudy Salas*, DEM 63,450 60.0%
- Todd Cotta, REP 42,328 40.0%
References
- ^ "Rodolfo Salas - Councilmember - Bakersfield | CalSalaries".
- ^ Jose Franco (October 18, 2021). "Rudy Salas announces candidacy for 22nd Congressional District". KGET.
- ^ Sam Morgen (October 18, 2021). "Rudy Salas announces bid for Congress". The Bakersfield Californian.
- ^ "California Elections: Assembly District 32".
- ^ a b c Powell, Mark (November 4, 2014). "Salas beats Rios once again in 32nd District". The Bakersfield Californian. Retrieved March 1, 2020.
- ^ "State Assembly Member District 32 District and County Results". California Election Results. November 21, 2014. Archived from the original on November 24, 2014. Retrieved February 29, 2020.
- ^ "California Election Results 2016". The New York Times. November 8, 2016. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
- ^ James Burger (March 8, 2018). "Justin Mendes, staffer for Congressman David Valadao, to challenge Assemblyman Rudy Salas". The Bakersfield Californian.
- ^ Steven Mayer (February 9, 2020). "Election 2020: Salas and Cotta to face off in March primary, but is it just a dress rehearsal for November?". The Bakersfield Californian. Retrieved May 4, 2020.
- ^ "Statement of vote" (PDF). January 16, 2023.
- ^ "Rudy Salas files candidacy for 22nd Congressional district seat in 2024". KGET 17. December 9, 2022. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
- ^ "Results". www.kernvote.com. Retrieved May 4, 2020.
- ^ "Statement of vote" (PDF). California Secretary of State. January 16, 2023. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
External links
- Rudy Salas for Congress campaign website
- Assemblymember Rudy Salas official legislative website