Local Politics · Kings County
Candidates Valadao and Villegas Discuss Priorities for CA-22 Race
Incumbent David Valadao and challenger Randy Villegas detailed their top priorities for the November 3 midterm election in the California's 22nd Congressional District. Valadao emphasized water storage, immigration reform, and federal appropriations as his main goals, citing specific funding achievements for local communities like Arvin-Edison and Delano. He highlighted the impact of water shortages on housing moratoriums and hospital sustainability due to Medicaid reimbursement rates. Villegas also addressed these issues, though the article primarily details Valadao's responses to questions about healthcare access and ICE enforcement.