If Trump cuts Medicaid, this California Republican’s House seat would be imperiled
Rep. David Valadao faced a no-win decision last month: Fall into line behind President Trump and vote for a budget resolution that would almost certainly…
Valadao ranked as poorest member of Congress
Reporting from Washington — Rep. David Valadao (R-Hanford) said his colleagues tease him about being the poorest member of Congress.“They offer to buy me lunch,” the second-term…
Republican Rep. David Valadao defeats Democratic challenger Rudy Salas
Republican Rep. David Valadao managed to once again fend off Democratic challenger Rudy Salas to keep his seat representing California’s 22nd Congressional District in the…
California’s Portuguese voters could tip balance of power in Congress
THORNTON, Calif. — The town is tiny enough that most drivers speeding along Interstate 5 in California’s Central Valley miss it. But on a recent weekend,…
This swing Central Valley congressional district will cross party lines for ‘best’ candidate
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — The sky was graciously cloudy on a recent Saturday morning as a group of people from all corners of Kern County gathered in…
Farmworker’s son and dairy farmer face off in California election
BAKERSFIELD — As a teenager, David Valadao had a long list of chores to do before school every day. He’d jump on his tractor, buck hay…