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Redistricting Reshapes California House Battles
Republican-turned-independent Rep. Kevin Kiley and Democrat Richard Pan, a former state senator, have advanced to the November election in a Northern California congressional district while a progressive Democrat advanced to face Republican Rep. David Valadao. Read More
Progressive in Central Valley race declares victory
Randy Villegas will challenge long-term GOP Rep. David Valadao in a swing Central Valley district this November. Read More
Democrat Randy Villegas advances in newly redrawn California congressional district
Democrat Randy Villegas has advanced to the November ballot in a California congressional district that was redrawn to favor Democrats. The Central Valley’s 22nd District seat has been held by Rep. David Valadao, considered one of the most vulnerable House Republicans this year. Valadao is one of only two remaining House Republicans who voted to impeach President Donald Trump after the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. Read More
Randy Villegas Advances to Take on Incumbent in Hotly Contested Race
Democratic challenger Randy Villegas, a notable educator, is set to advance to the November general election for California's 22nd congressional district race. Villegas will confront incumbent Republican, David Valadao, in a race observed as crucial due to its potential impact on the U.S. House of Representatives' partisan balance. Read More
Sanders-Backed Progressive Advances in California Swing District Against Valadao
Randy Villegas will face the incumbent, David Valadao, a Republican who has survived numerous challenges in a competitive district. Read More
David Hogg takes his war on Dem establishment to California
His PAC has steered hundreds of thousands of dollars into critical House battlegrounds, including the fight for Rep. David Valadao's seat. Read More
A bitter slugfest in Central Valley exposes divisions in the Democratic Party
Two Democrats, Jasmeet Bains and Randy Villegas, battle for a chance to face Republican Rep. David Valadao in a southern Central Valley congressional seat after he voted to cut Medicaid funds. Read More
Last GOPer standing who voted to impeach Trump risks losing seat to Democrat
David Valadao (R-Calif.) finds himself in a toss-up race to hang onto his seat while facing a heavy opposition from national Democrats plotting to pluck seats from the Golden State. Read More
How a vote for Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ put Republican David Valadao in danger of losing his seat
By Arit John, CNN Bakersfield, California (CNN) — Even when he was a child, healthcare was top of mind for Humberto Rico. Like many children who grew up in the Central Valley — known for having some of the worst air quality in the country — he had asthma that would sometimes leave him bedridden Read More
Medicaid cuts put Republican David Valadao in electoral danger
A vote for Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” has become a top issue in a battleground Central California district. Read More
‘Sikhs, 3rd most-targeted religious group in US’: Anti-hate crime bill introduced
US politicians, led by Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren, are pushing for the passage of the Sikh American Anti-Discrimination Act. This bipartisan bill, introduced by Congressman Josh Gottheimer and co-sponsored by Congressman David Valadao, aims to protect the rights of Sikh Americans and address hate crimes against them. It has garnered support from Sikh communities and organizations. | financialexpress.com Read More
California Republicans, Democrats bitterly divided over immigration funding
WASHINGTON — California Republicans and Democrats are sharply divided over how to fund immigration enforcement, a schism starkly apparent in the House vote this week on the Department of Homeland Security budget. All 43 of California's House Democrats opposed the bill. All state Republicans voting, including budget-writer Rep. David Valadao, were for it. The House passed the bill 220-207, with ... Read More
Rep. Valadao tells Newsom to act like "an adult” and govern, not push Proposition 50
Rep. David Valadao, who is at risk of having his district redrawn if voters approve Proposition 50, slammed Gov. Gavin Newsom for pushing the effort. Read More
Rep. David Valadao battles backlash in his swing district after voting for Medicaid cuts that hit close to home
Democrats are planning to make the California Republican’s support for Trump’s “big beautiful bill” a focal point of their campaign in a key midterm race. Read More
If Trump cuts Medicaid, this California Republican's House seat would be imperiled
Rep. David Valadao faces the difficult task of reassuring constituents in his Central Valley district that he will stave off cuts to Medi-Cal, California's Medicaid program. Read More
A good week for David Valadao, a bad week for Christina Corpus
Unstoppable Republican wins another term in a blue district, as San Mateo County sheriff becomes mired in scandal Read More
Republican David Valadao, Democrat George Whitesides win US House races in California
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Republican Rep. David Valadao has won reelection in California’s 22nd Congressional District in the state's Central Valley farm belt, defeating Democrat Rudy Salas for the second time. Read More