Andy Vidak
Andy Vidak | |
|---|---|
| Member of the California State Senate from the 14th district 16th district (2013–2014) | |
| In office August 10, 2013 – November 30, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Michael Rubio |
| Succeeded by | Melissa Hurtado |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 13, 1965 Visalia, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Hanford, California |
| Alma mater | Texas Tech University |
| Occupation | Cherry Farmer |
James Andrew Vidak (born November 13, 1965) is an American politician. A Republican, he served in the California State Senate from 2013 to 2018 representing portions of the San Joaquin Valley. From 2013 to 2014, Vidak represented the 16th Senate District; he then won a full term in the 14th Senate District.
Vidak was first elected to the state Senate in a 2013 special election after the resignation of former state senator Michael Rubio, and was re-elected in 2014. He sought re-election in 2018, but was defeated by Democrat Melissa Hurtado.