California 22nd Congressional district primary results: Rep. David Valadao advances to runoff
Rep. David Valadao has advanced to the general election for California's 22nd Congressional District. He is currently leading with 44.5% of the votes, while two Democrats, Randy Villegas and Jasmeet Bains, are competing for the second spot. This race is considered one of the most competitive in the nation, with significant implications for both parties.
- ▪Rep. David Valadao received 44.5% of the votes in the primary election.
- ▪Randy Villegas and Jasmeet Bains are vying for the second place to advance to the general election.
- ▪The race is highly competitive, with Democrats targeting Valadao due to their registration advantage in the district.
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LOS ANGELES — Rep. David Valadao (R-CA), a Republican incumbent who faced a tougher challenge in a redrawn district, advanced to the general election on Tuesday for California’s 22nd Congressional District. With roughly 54% of the vote counted as of early Wednesday morning, Valadao was at 44.5% with 17,763 votes, according to the Associated Press. Two Democrats, Randy Villegas and Jasmeet Bains, are battling for second place and the right to advance to the general election against Valadao. Villegas was at 29.8% with 11,894 votes while Bails was at 25.6% and 10,222 votes.
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