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Randy Villegas

Democratic candidate for U.S. House in California

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Democrat

Randy Villegas

Democratic candidate for U.S. House in California

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CA-22 House winner?

$50.7K

NOV 7, 2026

General Election

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Randy Villegas is trading at 85% to win the CA-22 House winner? on prediction markets.

Candidate Overview

Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.

Current roleSchool Board Member

PartyDemocratic

Political ideologyProgressive Democrat

LocationCalifornia

BackgroundPolitical science professor

EducationCommunity college (institution not specified)

Notable personal detailsRandy Villegas is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in California’s 22nd Congressional District (2026 cycle). He serves on the Visalia Unified School District Board of Education and is a political science professor at the College of the Sequoias. He was appointed to the school board in December 2021 and later elected to continue serving.

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Political Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

Randy Villegas supports policies oriented toward working families and opposes tax cuts for billionaires and corporate interests while prioritizing expanded social programs such as healthcare access. His campaign frames economic policy as protecting working-class residents of the Central Valley and opposing corporate influence in Washington.

Healthcare

Supports Medicare for All and expansion of public programs (Medicaid/Medi‑Cal); opposes cuts to Medicaid and advocates for broader access to affordable health care. Emphasizes health care justice and addressing medical debt and access barriers in the Central Valley.

Immigration & Border

The candidate criticizes aggressive ICE enforcement and law‑enforcement tactics and positions himself as a defender of immigrant families and communities. He emphasizes support for immigrant households and has criticized local/national immigration raids and ICE operations.

Climate & Energy

Supports proactive climate action and holding polluters accountable, backing clean-energy and conservation priorities while running as a progressive Democrat. Endorsed by progressive environmental and caucus groups indicating alignment with moderate-to-bold climate investment and protections.

Latest News

AINews Summary

Last updatedJul 15, 2026

Randy Villegas has advanced from the California 22nd Congressional District Democratic primary and is set to face Republican incumbent David Valadao in the November general election. The race is being watched as a competitive toss-up House contest in a newly redrawn district. His campaign also drew scrutiny after reports about his role on a school board that approved confidential sex-abuse settlements.

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