CA-22
David Valadao (R) vs. Randy Villegas (D). General election Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
What does a U.S. representative do?
Writes and votes on federal laws for a district of about 760,000 people. All bills about taxes and spending must start in the House. 2-year term. One per district.
- Votes on the federal budget
- Introduces bills
- Helps constituents with federal agencies (Social Security, VA, passports)
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Listed alphabetically by last name. Each box has the same sections in the same order. Donation and campaign links appear only after we confirm they belong to the candidate's own committee.
David Valadao
Who they are
In their words: “The Valley needs strong, practical leadership in Congress. David Valadao will champion the issues that matter most to us.” campaign site
What they say they'll do
- Fighting for Central Valley Farmers
- Finding Valley Families Jobs
- Getting You Affordable Care
- Protecting Our Seniors
- Balance the Budget
What they've done
Who funds them
In short
WinRed page belongs to "Valadao for Congress", checked against FEC records.
Randy Villegas
Who they are
In their words: “Randy Villegas is an educator, activist, and proud son of immigrants running for Congress in California’s 22nd District. Join the movement for bold, people-first leadership in the Central Valley.” campaign site
What they say they'll do
- 🪙 Cost of living
- 🏥 Healthcare
- 💼 Jobs & The Economy
- 👥 Immigration
- 🏠 Housing
What they've done
Who funds them
In short
ActBlue page belongs to "Randy Villegas", checked against FEC records.
Where they stand, issue by issue
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While the stock market is at an all-time high and the unemployment rate nationally continues to drop, too many people in the 22nd Congressional District are out of work and aren’t feeling the positive effects of our growing economy.source
Bring prices down Keeping food on the table and lights on gets more expensive every paycheck. Whether it’s groceries, energy bills, or your rent or mortgage, the richest corporations in this country are squeezing us for everything we have.source
David believes that Washington should live by the same rules as every American family, which means they must balance the budget and spend no more than what they take in.source
David believes quality, affordable healthcare should be available to all Americans. It is important to enact reforms that lower the cost of healthcare while maintaining access to healthcare for America’s most vulnerable populations – like the elderly, poor and those with pre-existing conditions.source
Medicare for All I believe healthcare is a human right, and am a strong supporter of Medicare for All. Every other major country already guarantees healthcare as a human right. We also pay more for our healthcare than they do, with worse outcomes.source
Our nation’s financial situation requires that we carefully examine the future of programs our seniors depend upon like Medicare and Social Security.source
We must fix our broken system You’ve seen the videos. Unidentified masked men kidnapping innocent mothers selling fruit, or ripping children away from their parents. The current policies of blanket detention and deportation are unconstitutional and un-American.source
Universal higher education and trade schools Getting an education used to be affordable in this country, but then we started treating it like a business. Now millions of young Americans have enough student debt to last a lifetime.source
Our nation, especially California, is blessed with an abundance of traditional and renewable energy resources. However, red tape and frivolous litigation is blocking the development of America’s energy resources, killing jobs and slamming families with sky-high energy costs.source
Protect our communities from extreme weather Ask any farmer and they’ll tell you: we’re seeing record heat, year after year. If nothing changes, our food, water, and livable temperatures are all at risk. Our farmworkers are already 35% more likely to die from heat-related causes.source
No More Endless Wars Whether it’s Iraq, Afghanistan, or Palestine - Americans are sick of endless wars. The only way to bring true safety to our people and servicemen and women is by restoring our place in the world as a leader of peace.source
Ban Congressmembers from trading stocks & becoming lobbyists Members of Congress within both political parties are trading stocks that "beat the market," making millions, while working class families are a missed paycheck away from homelessness.source
As a dairy farmer, David understands the challenges that our farmers and ranchers face as a part of California’s competitive agriculture industry. It is critical to ensure California remains an agricultural leader that provides good careers for the Central Valley and food for the world.source
Stop corporations buying up our homes We used to talk about the Central Valley as one of the only places in our state where an ordinary family could still afford to buy a home and have a good quality of life.source
No candidate in this race addresses on their site: Crime & public safety, Guns, Abortion, Veterans, Roads, transit & infrastructure.
About this race
David Valadao (Republican) is the incumbent. The race is rated a toss-up. 2-year term. One per district.
Rating from the Cook Political Report race ratings, Oct 23, 2026. Candidates from the California Secretary of State, certified list of candidates for the Nov. 3, 2026 general election.
