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California · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 22

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Official source: California Secretary of State (Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D.), Elections Division ↗(opens in a new tab) · check the state's own candidate list for the final word

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David G. Valadao Republican · Incumbent Republican incumbent David G. Valadao represents California's 22nd Congressional District, centered in the San Joaquin Valley. Full profile → Randy Villegas Democratic Democratic challenger Randy Villegas, a professor and school board trustee, is running against incumbent Rep. David Valadao in CA-22. Full profile →

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IssueDavid G. Valadao
Republican
Randy Villegas
Democratic
Economy & jobsSupports lower taxes, less regulation, and small-business growth to create jobs Voted 88 yes · 2 no · 4 missedSupports raising minimum wage, fighting corporate price gouging
HousingSupports expanding affordable housing financing and federal rental assistance Voted 4 yes · 1 missedSupports banning corporations from owning single-family homes
Health careSupports affordable healthcare with access for vulnerable populations Voted 30 yes · 3 missedSupports Medicare for All as a day-one co-sponsor pledge
ImmigrationSupports bipartisan immigration reform with pathway for Dreamers and long-term residents Voted 22 yes · 2 no · 1 missedSupports path to citizenship and humane immigration reform
Abortion & reproductive rightsVoted for legislation characterized as restricting abortion funding (H.R. 1, 2025) Voted 4 yes Supported by Planned Parenthood; platform includes abortion access
EducationSupports access to quality, affordable education for every child Voted 29 yes · 1 missedno sourced position
Climate & energySupports 'all of the above' energy mix including fossil fuels and renewables Voted 113 yes · 1 no · 1 missedSupports clean energy transition, opposes new fossil-fuel drilling
Crime & public safetySupports law enforcement and opposes political violence Voted 77 yes · 1 no no sourced position
Taxes & budgetSupports lower taxes for working families; voted for 2025 tax cuts Voted 59 yes · 1 no · 1 missedno sourced position
GunsStrong Second Amendment supporter; cosponsored Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act Voted 8 yes Supports commonsense gun safety measures; endorsed by GIFFORDS
Democracy & electionsParticipated in and described congressional certification of 2024 election results Voted 15 yes · 1 missedSupports overturning Citizens United and publicly financed elections
Foreign policy & defenseSupports military aid to Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan as U.S. security interest Voted 103 yes · 6 no · 2 missedOpposes 'endless wars'; wants domestic investment over foreign military spending

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