2026 Elections · California

California's 22nd Congressional District Candidates 2026

See every declared 2026 U.S. House candidate running in this California congressional district, with FEC campaign finance and where they stand on the issues.

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Who is running in California's 22nd Congressional District in 2026?

David Valadao (Republican) and Randy Villegas (Democratic).

Where they stand

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Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueDavid ValadaoRepublicanRandy VillegasDemocratic
Economy & Jobs

Valadao supports passing common sense legislation to help small businesses and rural families find jobs and improve the economy in the Central Valley.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Valadao votes yea on bills supporting technology use in regulation, capital access, privacy in purchases, TRIA reauthorization, and financial exploitation prevention.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Villegas supports protecting oil and gas workers during energy transitions, ending tariffs that harm farmers and small businesses, taxing the wealthy fairly, breaking up monopolies, and investing in infrastructure jobs.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: David Valadao supports passing common sense legislation to help small businesses and rural families find jobs and improve the economy in the Central Valley 1. He votes yea on bills supporting technology use in regulation, capital access, privacy in purchases, TRIA reauthorization, and financial exploitation prevention 2. Randy Villegas supports protecting oil and gas workers during energy transitions, ending tariffs that harm farmers and small businesses, taxing the wealthy fairly, breaking up monopolies, and investing in infrastructure jobs 3.
Healthcare

Valadao supports quality, affordable healthcare for all Americans through market-based reforms that lower costs and maintain access for vulnerable populations.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Valadao votes yea on acts reauthorizing rural care, Medicaid protections, lowering premiums, and supporting patients and communities.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Villegas supports Medicare for All as a human right and advocates for price caps on medication and care, including dental and vision coverage.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Healthcare: David Valadao supports quality, affordable healthcare through market-based reforms aimed at lowering costs and maintaining access for vulnerable populations 1. He has voted in favor of acts that reauthorize rural care, protect Medicaid, lower premiums, and support patients and communities 2. Randy Villegas supports Medicare for All as a human right and advocates for price caps on medication and care, including dental and vision coverage 3.
Immigration

Valadao supports comprehensive immigration reform to fix the broken system, motivated by his personal connection as the son of immigrants.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Valadao votes yea on multiple immigration-related bills including Secure America Act, support for DHS, deporting fraudsters, and stopping illegal entry, but nay on a national emergency resolution.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Public Safety & Crime

Valadao votes yea on bills enhancing prison staff safety, protecting privacy in purchases, veterans’ 2nd amendment rights, cashless bail reporting, and keeping violent offenders off streets.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Abortion

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Taxes & Government Spending

Valadao believes Washington should balance the budget and spend no more than it takes in, like every American family.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Valadao votes yea on tax relief for fraud victims, AGOA extension, budget resolutions, continuing appropriations, and related appropriations acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Villegas supports taxing the top 1% of income earners and wealth holders to increase government revenue and provide tax breaks for working families.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Taxes & Government Spending: David Valadao believes Washington should balance the budget and spend no more than it takes in, like every American family 1. He voted yea on tax relief for fraud victims, AGOA extension, budget resolutions, continuing appropriations, and related appropriations acts 2. Randy Villegas supports taxing the top 1% of income earners and wealth holders to increase government revenue and provide tax breaks for working families 3.
Energy & Environment

Valadao supports developing America’s traditional and renewable energy resources and opposes red tape and frivolous litigation that raise energy costs and kill jobs.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Valadao votes yea on disapproving EPA rule, diesel emissions reduction, marine conservation, battlefield protection, and HEATS Act, but nay on consumer and fuel retailer choice act.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Foreign Policy & Defense

Valadao votes nay on resolutions to remove US forces from Iran and Lebanon, but yea on defense authorization, veterans clinic naming, and FISA amendments.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Economy & Jobs?

David Valadao supports passing common sense legislation to help small businesses and rural families find jobs and improve the economy in the Central Valley. He votes yea on bills supporting technology use in regulation, capital access, privacy in purchases, TRIA reauthorization, and financial exploitation prevention. Randy Villegas supports protecting oil and gas workers during energy transitions, ending tariffs that harm farmers and small businesses, taxing the wealthy fairly, breaking up monopolies, and investing in infrastructure jobs.

How do the candidates differ on Healthcare?

David Valadao supports quality, affordable healthcare through market-based reforms aimed at lowering costs and maintaining access for vulnerable populations. He has voted in favor of acts that reauthorize rural care, protect Medicaid, lower premiums, and support patients and communities. Randy Villegas supports Medicare for All as a human right and advocates for price caps on medication and care, including dental and vision coverage.

How do the candidates differ on Taxes & Government Spending?

David Valadao believes Washington should balance the budget and spend no more than it takes in, like every American family. He voted yea on tax relief for fraud victims, AGOA extension, budget resolutions, continuing appropriations, and related appropriations acts. Randy Villegas supports taxing the top 1% of income earners and wealth holders to increase government revenue and provide tax breaks for working families.