Avelino Valencia (born November 12, 1988) is an American Democratic politician who is currently serving as a member of the California State Assembly for the 68th district since 2022.

Valencia was born on November 12, 1988, in Anaheim, California, to parents of Mexican descent.

He played one game for the 2009 San Jose State Spartans football team, in which he made a single reception for seven yards.

[4] In 2020, Valencia ran for Anaheim City Council to replace the termed-out Lucille King, winning the election against Anaheim Union High School District Board of Trustee President Annemarie Randle-Trejo and activist Jeannine Robbins.

[5] In 2022, California State Assembly member Tom Daly announced his retirement and the district was redistricted, leaving no incumbent in the 2022 election.