Aijalon Cordoza facts for kids
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A.C. Cordoza
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Cordoza posing for a political ad
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| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates | |
| Assumed office January 12, 2022 |
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| Preceded by | Martha Mugler |
| Constituency | 91st district (2022–2024) 86th district (2024–present) |
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Aijalon Carlton Cordoza
1989 (age 36–37) New York City, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Thomas Nelson Community College (AA) |
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| Branch/service | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 2013–2016 |
Aijalon Carlton "A.C." Cordoza, born in 1989, is a politician from Virginia, USA. He is a member of the Virginia House of Delegates. This group helps make laws for the state of Virginia. Mr. Cordoza was first chosen for this role in 2021. He represents the 86th district. This area includes parts of Hampton, all of Poquoson, and a small part of York County.
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A.C. Cordoza's Early Life and Education
Aijalon Cordoza was born in New York City. He grew up in Hampton, Virginia. In 2008, he finished high school at Hampton High School.
In 2013, he joined the United States Air Force. He served for three years. After his service, he left the Air Force honorably.
Mr. Cordoza started college in 2014. He went to Thomas Nelson Community College in Hampton. In 2016, he earned a degree in information technology. He now works as a cybersecurity expert. He lives in Hampton, Virginia.
A.C. Cordoza's Political Journey
A.C. Cordoza became interested in politics in 2008. This was during the presidential election. He was inspired by the idea of the nation electing its first Black President.
After that election, Cordoza decided his beliefs matched the Republican Party. He later became a leader in the Hampton Republican Party.
Running for Hampton City Council in 2020
In 2020, Cordoza ran for the Hampton City Council. This was his first time running for office. He did not win this election. He finished in fifth place. The top three candidates became city council members.
Winning the Virginia House of Delegates Election in 2021
In 2021, A.C. Cordoza ran for the Virginia House of Delegates. He ran in the 91st district. He won against the person who was already in office, Martha Mugler. She was a Democrat.
Cordoza won by a very small number of votes. He had 49.4% of the votes. After a recount, he won by just 64 votes. This made him a member of the Virginia House of Delegates.
Images for kids
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Cordoza posing for a political ad
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Cordoza with Governor Glenn Youngkin in September 2023
