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New coverage highlights a sharp intraparty fight in CA-22, with the DCCC backing Jasmeet Bains while progressive allies push Randy Villegas. That keeps the race newsy and could matter for traders watching whether Villegas can close the gap before the June 2 primary.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s endorsement gives Randy Villegas a fresh progressive boost in the CA-22 Democratic primary, sharpening the intraparty split with DCCC-backed Jasmeet Bains just ahead of the June 2 vote.
New reporting ties Villegas to confidential child sex-abuse settlements from his Visalia school board tenure, adding a negative-news overhang in a district where he is already a longshot to win first place and could affect the secondary fight for the No. 2 spot.
Randy Villegas is projected to win the Democratic primary in California’s 22nd District and move on to face Rep. David Valadao. The district is being watched as a competitive, redrawn seat that Democrats are targeting in 2026. Villegas’s advance clarifies the Democratic nominee and keeps the race focused on a competitive general election matchup. The redistricting backdrop may support Democratic hopes, but the market still hinges on the Valadao contest.
Victory for Villegas is a triumph for progressives.
The Times is tracking results for the dozens of races that were still uncalled days after the election.
Democrat Randy Villegas has advanced to the November ballot in a California congressional district that was redrawn to favor Democrats. The Central Valley’s 22nd District seat has been held by Rep. David Valadao, considered one of the most vulnerable House Republicans this year. Valadao is one of only two remaining House Republicans who voted to impeach President Donald Trump after the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Democratic challenger Randy Villegas, an educator, was projected to advance to the November general election after Tuesday's open primary for California's closely watched 22nd congressional district race, U.S. media said on Tuesday.
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee supported a moderate Democrat, state Assemblymember Jasmeet Bains.
Randy Villegas will face the incumbent, David Valadao, a Republican who has survived numerous challenges in a competitive district.
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Sacramento City Councilwoman Mai Vang has advanced to November’s general election for a California congressional seat, setting up a Democrat-on-Democrat clash against longtime incumbent Rep. Doris Matsui.
California’s congressional primaries on Tuesday are a preliminary test of Democrats’ best chance at countering Republican redistricting gains elsewhere this year.
California Democrats persuaded voters to let them redraw the state’s congressional map so the party could potentially gain five seats in the U.S. House to counter GOP redistricting in Texas. Tuesday’s primary will be the first indication of whether that will pay off.
D. ValadaoDavid Valadao
R. VillegasRandy Villegas
J. BainsJasmeet BainsSource: FEC
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