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Villegas and Valadao clash in CA 22nd district debate

Randy Villegas argued the district needs new representation and challenged Valadao over his healthcare vote during their debate.

Villegas and Valadao clash in CA 22nd district debate
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Randy Villegas and David G. Valadao faced off in their first debate in California’s 22nd District race, sparring over immigration, overseas wars and healthcare costs. Villegas criticized Valadao’s vote for the One Big Beautiful Bill, which Valadao defended.

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David Valadao and Randy Villegas Debate for California’s 22nd District Seat

Rep. David Valadao and challenger Randy Villegas held their only scheduled campaign debate, discussing gas prices, the Iran war, immigration and health care in a competitive Central Valley House race. Center outlets focus on the candidates’ sharply different positions on those issues and the stakes of the race.

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