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2026 U.S. House

California's 22nd Congressional District — 2026 Candidates

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U.S. House · CA-22
Primary: Tuesday, June 2, 2026 General: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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2026 candidates we're tracking in CA-22

Randy Villegas

Democratic

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Cost of Living: We all deserve to pay a fair price to keep our families safe
  • Healthcare: Healthcare is a human right; strong supporter of Medicare for All
  • Jobs & The Economy: Fight for oil and gas workers, with secure, well-paid jobs
About Randy Villegas

Randy Villegas is the Democratic candidate for California's 22nd Congressional District on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's Certified List of Candidates (ballot designation: Teacher/Business Owner).

David G. Valadao

David G. Valadao

RepublicanIncumbent

Top priorities

From other published sources

  • Water policy and agriculture, per official House biography
About David G. Valadao

David G. Valadao represents California's 22nd Congressional District, covering Kings, Kern and Tulare counties, per his official House biography. His family operates a dairy farm and farmland in Kings County; he served in the California State Assembly starting in 2010 before his election to Congress, and now serves on the House Appropriations Committee.

About this race

California's 22nd Congressional District elects one member of the U.S. House of Representatives to a two-year term. Every House seat in the country is on the ballot in 2026. The California primary is Tuesday, June 2, 2026, and the general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

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