Elliot Andrew Valdez was born into a military family, raised by a mother and father who both served in the Army.

Elliot has a 23-year career in military and federal civilian service. He began his service as a Navy Aviation Electronics veteran, executing high-risk missions to protect pilots. He later transitioned to U.S. Army Combat Camera, where he documented military operations in Iraq with the 4th Infantry Division and in Afghanistan with the 2nd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division. His military career also included a tour in Korea and three years as a broadcaster with the American Forces Network in Germany. Notably, he acted as a first responder and cameraman during the tragic attack at Fort Hood on November 5, 2009.

Elliot is currently a Georgia State Representative for District 139.

Supports raising Georgia’s minimum wage to reflect the current cost of living, ensuring full-time workers can support themselves and their families.

Believes the push for data centers is a dangerous economic gamble that harms communities, as they primarily create temporary construction jobs and drain local resources without contributing fairly to taxes.

Believes tax breaks for data centers create environmental liabilities and strain local power grids, leading to rising utility bills for residents.

- Supports raising Georgia’s minimum wage to reflect the current cost of living, ensuring full-time workers can support themselves and their families.
- Believes the push for data centers is a dangerous economic gamble that harms communities, as they primarily create temporary construction jobs and drain local resources without contributing fairly to taxes.
- Believes tax breaks for data centers create environmental liabilities and strain local power grids, leading to rising utility bills for residents.

Economy

Commits to protecting Georgia’s natural resources, supporting conservation efforts, and balancing growth with environmental stewardship.

- Commits to protecting Georgia’s natural resources, supporting conservation efforts, and balancing growth with environmental stewardship.

Energy & the Environment

As of March 11, 2026, Elliot Andrew Valdez’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Healthcare

Voting & Elections

Said, "I fight against the negative impacts of unchecked data centers that drain our resources, support responsible mining that creates jobs, and ensure the growth of our infrastructure benefits the people, not just corporations."

- Said, "I fight against the negative impacts of unchecked data centers that drain our resources, support responsible mining that creates jobs, and ensure the growth of our infrastructure benefits the people, not just corporations."

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Elliot Andrew Valdez

Believes the push for data centers is a dangerous economic gamble that creates mostly temporary jobs, drains community resources, and lacks long-term benefits for local economies.

Said, "Dedicated to creating economic opportunities that benefit all Georgians, ensuring fair wages and equitable growth."

Opposes the negative impacts of unchecked data centers and advocates for infrastructure growth that benefits the people.

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