David Tangipa
- Assembly: 2024-present
Bio
David Tangipa, 30, is a former tight end for Cal State Fresno who became a real estate agent after college and got involved in Fresno County politics. In 2024, he beat George Radanovich, a former Republican member of Congress, in his first Assembly campaign. A first-generation Tongan American, he campaigned on a promise to fight the Democrats over “the degradation of local control, environmental lunacy and for affordable rural living.” Before the race, Tangipa was a field representative for Fresno County Supervisor Nathan Magsig. In 2020, he graduated with a master’s degree in business administration from Fresno State.
Bill Activity
For this session year, this legislator initiated 36 bills: 3 passed, 18 failed, and 15 are currently pending.
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Influence
There are three categories of donations to legislators after they are elected that encourage a working relationship between the donor and the legislator. The three categories are: 1-Gifts, 2-Travel, 3-Behests.
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| California Armenian Legislative Caucus Foundation | $116.96 | Dec 19, 2024 | Fleece jacket |
Gifts
Legislators are not allowed to accept gifts of more than $10 per month from registered lobbyists. Gifts from any other single source are limited to $590 in a calendar year.
Gift Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 105th highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
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| California Chamber of Commerce | $771.23 | Nov 11, 2024 | Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa 600 S. Disneyland DriveAnaheim, CA, 92802: |
Sponsored Travel
Legislators are allowed to have their expenses paid for domestic and international travel that is related to their work including, for example, trips to conferences or to tour places facing issues similar to California. There is no limit on the amount of travel expenses a legislator can accept. The trips are often funded by companies or organizations with interest in state policy.
Travel Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 87th highest for the amount of sponsored travel received.
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| Meta Platforms, Inc. | $5,000 | Dec 10, 2025 | Charitable donation to Catholic Charities of Diocese of Fresno |
Behests
These are unlimited payments made “at the behest” — or request — of a legislator to a third party. The behest might involve, for example, a legislator requesting a donation be made to a school district or a job fair. Behests must be reported if they exceed $5,000 from a single source in a year.
Behests Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 102nd highest for the amount of behests received.
Featured Comments
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Previous Election (2024):