Assembly District 68
NO RECOMMENDATION
Incumbent – Grade F
Political Party:
Democrat
Ballot Designation:
California State Assemblymember
Law Enforcement Contributions:
California Correctional Peace Officers Association (CCPOA PAC)
California Statewide Law Enforcement Association PAC
Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC PAC)
National Peace Officers & Firefighters Benefit Association
Los Angeles Police Protective League
Anaheim Police Association PAC
Huntington Beach Police Officers Association
California State Lodge Fraternal Order of Police PAC
Long Beach Police Officers Association PAC
Santa Ana Police Officers Association
State Coalition of Probation Organizations
Association of Orange County Deputy Sheriffs
Sacramento County Deputy Sheriffs Association
San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Employees’ Benefit Association
California Association of Highway Patrolmen
Background:
Assemblymember Valencia was elected to the State Assembly in 2022 after working for several years as a legislative staffer for former Democratic Assemblymember Tom Daly. He also served one term on the Anaheim City Council.
Public Safety Platform:
In his first term, Assemblymember Valencia has not been a strong supporter of justice reform. He earned a “D” on the IJ Action Legislative Scorecard last year, voting to support 3 of the bills we prioritized, but failing to vote on AB 93, AB 600, and AB 1310, which would have ended warrantless searches by police, created more opportunities for resentencing, and retroactively given judges more discretion to lessen or remove gun enhancements, respectively.
This year Valencia did not vote for AB 2178 or AB 2709, two bills supported by IJ Action, which would reduce prison capacity and strengthen visitation rights, respectively, thereby earning an “F” on our Legislative Scorecard. Meanwhile he voted for AB 1960 to create new enhancements for property damage.
His campaign website does not outline his views on any policy issues, and he has received campaign contributions from several law enforcement agencies. Because of his harmful voting record and the alarming amount of law enforcement support he has received, IJ Action does not have a recommendation in this race.
Website:
Political Party:
Republican
Ballot Designation:
Retired Businessman
Law Enforcement Contributions:
The candidate has not reported any campaign funds as of 8/23/24
Background:
Tardif is a retired small business owner but not much information about him is publicly available. He ran for the same Assembly seat in 2022.
Public Safety Platform:
While Tardif does not have a campaign website for his 2024 run, in 2022, he stated: “Our criminal justice system must work to protect our communities. I support law enforcement; we must fund the men and women protecting our neighborhoods and communities.”
Website:
N/A