Democrat Randy Villegas defeats Rep. David Valadao in California's 22nd District
Democrat Randy Villegas has beaten Republican Rep. David Valadao in California's 22nd Congressional District, according to The Hill and The Guardian.
Democrat Randy Villegas has won California's 22nd Congressional District, unseating Republican Rep. David Valadao. The Hill reports that Decision Desk HQ projected the result.
Villegas is a community college professor. The Guardian says he has major progressive endorsements. It describes Valadao as a six-term incumbent. The Hill says Valadao has served in the House on and off since 2013, representing both the 22nd and 21st districts.
The Guardian reports the district was redrawn under Proposition 50. It calls the seat the only true toss-up in California after the redraw. The district runs from Bakersfield to just west of Fresno.
The Guardian also says both candidates were born in the Central Valley and come from immigrant families with ties to farming or working-class jobs.
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- The HillValadao ousted in battleground California House contestWed, Nov 4, 1:35 AM EST
- The GuardianCalifornia progressive Randy Villegas wins redrawn House seat for DemocratsWed, Nov 4, 1:47 PM EST
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