Rep. David Valadao, R-Hanford, defeated former Assemblyman Rudy Salas, D-Bakersfield, again in California’s 22nd Congressional District, the Associated Press projected.

U.S. Rep. David Valadao, R-Hanford, is declaring victory in his race against Democratic challenger Rudy Salas, who has yet to concede the election.

This will be Valadao’s sixth term serving in the U.S. House of Representatives. Valadao defeated former Bakersfield area Assemblymember and Democrat Rudy Salas back in November 2024. He also ...

Republican Rep. David Valadao managed to once again fend off Democratic challenger Rudy Salas to keep his U.S. House seat representing California’s 22nd Congressional District in the Central Valley.

In California's 22nd Congressional District, Congressman David Valadao (R) may be set to face his two-time challenger Rudy Salas (D) for a pivotal seat in Washington D.C.