U.S. House race · November 3, 2026
U.S. Representative, California District 22
Represents the district in the U.S. House of Representatives, which writes federal laws, approves the federal budget and taxes, and oversees the executive branch.
2-year term. Under the Proposition 50 map, the southern San Joaquin Valley district spans parts of Kern, Tulare, Kings, Fresno and Madera counties, adding areas of Fresno and shedding parts of Hanford, Tulare and Porterville. Incumbent David Valadao (R, 40.7%) and Randy Villegas (D, 32.4%) were the top two finishers in the June 2, 2026 top-two primary.
The candidates
Listed alphabetically by last name.
David Valadao
U.S. Representative, California District 22 (since 2023)David Valadao is a Hanford dairy farmer and the son of Portuguese immigrants who has served in the House in 2013–2019 and again since 2021, and chairs the Republican Governance Group. He is running on water supply, agriculture, jobs and costs in the Central Valley, and support for seniors and veterans.
Randy Villegas
Visalia school board trustee; professor at College of the SequoiasRandy Villegas is a College of the Sequoias political science professor, Visalia Unified school board trustee and co-owner of his family's auto shop who was raised in Kern County and is the son of immigrants from Mexico. His campaign centers on Medicare for All, lowering living costs, workers' rights, and limits on corporate money in politics.
Compare on the issues
Summaries of each candidate's stated positions. See each profile for sources and details.
| Issue | David Valadao Republican | Randy Villegas Democratic |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care | Says affordable health care should be available to all, with reforms that lower costs while maintaining access for the elderly, the poor and people with pre-existing conditions. | Supports Medicare for All including dental and vision coverage, and caps on the prices of medical procedures and prescription drugs. |
| Immigration | Supports border security and an earned pathway to legal status for immigrants with established roots in their communities, and says farmworkers should not have to live in fear of enforcement. | Supports a path to citizenship for undocumented residents, opposes blanket detention and deportation policies, and wants deported veterans brought home. |
| Agriculture | Opposes the State Water Resources Control Board's 2026 Bay-Delta plan, saying it departs from a 2022 agreement and threatens Central Valley water supplies. | No public position found yet |
| Economy & Jobs | No public position found yet | Supports the PRO Act, raising the minimum wage, apprenticeship and workforce training, and ending tariffs he says hurt farmers and small businesses. |
| Elections & Democracy | No public position found yet | Supports banning corporate PACs, overturning Citizens United, banning stock trading and lobbying by members of Congress, and congressional term limits. |
| Energy & Environment | Says regulation and litigation are blocking energy development and raising costs; led a letter urging the governor to withdraw a state replacement-tire efficiency rule. | No public position found yet |
| Housing | No public position found yet | Supports ending corporate ownership of single-family homes and a federal program to build affordable housing. |
| Taxes | Says Washington should balance the budget and spend no more than it takes in. | No public position found yet |