Suzette Martinez Valladares
Suzette Martinez Valladares | |
|---|---|
| Member of the California Senate from the 23rd district | |
| Assumed office December 2, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Scott Wilk (redistricting) |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 38th district | |
| In office December 7, 2020 – November 30, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Christy Smith |
| Succeeded by | Pilar Schiavo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Suzette Martinez December 21, 1980 Sylmar, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Shane Valladares |
| Children | 1 |
| Education | College of the Canyons (AA) California State University, Northridge (BA) |
Suzette Martinez Valladares (born December 21, 1980) is an American politician who is a member of the California State Senate since 2024, representing the 23rd district. A member of the Republican Party, she previously served as a member of the California State Assembly from the 38th district, which included the Santa Clarita Valley and Simi Valley. Elected in 2020, she assumed office on December 7, 2020. In 2022, she ran in the newly redrawn 40th Assembly district, and narrowly lost the election to Pilar Schiavo by a 50.2% to 49.8% margin.