Javier A. Valdez[2] (born July 3, 1970) is an American politician of the Democratic Party.

He is a member of the Washington State Senate, representing the 46th Legislative District.

[1] Valdez was the first choice of the Precinct Committee Officers to fill the vacancy after Jessyn Farrell resigned to focus on her run for Mayor of Seattle.

[3] Valdez served on the Executive Board for the Washington State Democrats from 2003 until 2017.

[4][failed verification] Valdez worked for the city of Seattle for more than 20 years, mostly for Seattle City Light and as an aide to former Mayor Ed Murray.