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Randy Villegas U.S. House — California's 22nd District First run
CA-CA-22nominee

U.S. House — California's 22nd District · First run

Randy Villegas

A political science professor and the son of Mexican immigrants, Villegas is a progressive who beat the DCCC-backed Democrat to advance from California's June 2 top-two primary. He faces Rep. David Valadao in a Central Valley seat redrawn under Proposition 50.

On the ballot against David Valadao (R)

Why it matters: Valadao has won six of his seven House races in this Central Valley district, which Proposition 50 redrew, and the Cook Political Report rates the race a toss-up.

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The race at a glance

Latest poll Villegas 48% 44% Valadao 8% undecided or other Tulchin Research, Jun 15-21, 2026, 800 LV. source
Money raised (through Sep 30) Villegas$5,465,022 Valadao$6,058,553 $706,800 cash on hand. source

In Randy's own words

I’m a son of the Central Valley, and tonight I told our stories and made it clear that I’m going to finally fight to bring down costs, restore the healthcare Valadao ripped away, and protect our working families
Randy Villegas, in a campaign statement after his debate with Valadao, Oct 6 source
I dare any sitting DC politician to explain to ordinary Americans how they would survive on $7.25 an hour, let alone support a family.
Randy Villegas, on his campaign website's cost of living page source

Where Randy stands

Cost of living
Villegas says corporations are driving up prices, and he backs protecting Social Security, universal child care, paid family leave and a higher minimum wage. source
Health care
He supports Medicare for All that includes dental and vision care, and he wants caps on the prices of medical procedures and prescription drugs. source
Water
He would upgrade aging water systems for Central Valley homes and farms by speeding up environmental reviews, funding more water storage and improving treatment. source
Immigration
He wants a new immigration system with a path to citizenship for undocumented residents, and he opposes blanket detention and deportation policies. source

The record

  • Political science professor from the Central Valley; son of Mexican immigrants
  • Placed ahead of Assemblymember Jasmeet Bains to advance from the June 2, 2026 top-two primary
  • First run for Congress
ConfidentialThe GOP File

The file on David Valadao

  • Valadao voted yes on the House passage of H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, on May 22, 2025; it passed 215 to 214. source
  • Valadao voted yes on July 3, 2025, when the House gave final approval to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, 218 to 214. source

Endorsed by

Sen. Bernie SandersSen. Alex PadillaDolores HuertaUnited Farm WorkersCalifornia Teachers Association

Randy Villegas. Photo: Maremoto Fund, CC BY 4.0

Profile sources: 1, 2, 3

Race data checked Wednesday, October 21, 2026. Quotes on this page were matched word for word against their sources.