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Senator Bernie Sanders to join Congress hopeful Randy Villegas in Bakersfield rally Sunday evening

Villegas is holding a rally with Sanders as he seeks to unseat David Valadao in California’s 22nd District.

Senator Bernie Sanders to join Congress hopeful Randy Villegas in Bakersfield rally Sunday evening
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Sen. Bernie Sanders is expected to join House candidate Randy Villegas at a Bakersfield rally for Sanders’ “Fighting Oligarchy” tour. Villegas is challenging Rep. David Valadao in a closely watched district race.

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Senator expected to join Villegas at a Bakersfield rally

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Mike Johnson
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Speaker of the House who appeared at Valadao’s campaign rally

Incumbent representative Villegas is seeking to unseat

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Bernie Sanders Rallies for Randy Villegas in California’s Central Valley

Bernie Sanders rallied in Bakersfield for Randy Villegas, a Democratic candidate challenging Rep. David Valadao in California’s 22nd District. Center outlets frame the rally as part of a competitive Central Valley race, with some emphasizing whether progressive politics can gain traction and others focusing on the rally and criticism of Valadao.

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