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Randy Villegas

Candidate for California 22nd Congressional District · Democrat

On the 2026 ballotChallenger · California 22nd Congressional District · Nov 3 General

Ballot status source: California Secretary of State — Certified List of Candidates, November 3, 2026 General Election (certified 2026-08-27): United States Representative District 22 · read Aug 27, 2026

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The District

What California 22nd Congressional District covers

Covers parts of Kern County, Fresno County, Tulare County, Kings County and Madera County.

Map of California 22nd Congressional District with 609 precincts

609 precincts · District lines: Congressional lines: enacted plan "AB 604 Congressional Plan (2025)" (AB 604, Chapter 96, Statutes of 2025; made operative by Proposition 50 (Election Rigging Response Act), approved by voters Nov 4, 2025); 2026 status: In effect for the 2026 elections under Proposition 50 (approved Nov 4, 2025); Official file https://aelc.assembly.ca.gov/system/files/2025-08/ab604.zip

Results

Certified results for California 22nd Congressional District

United States Representative District 22

2024 General Election (precinct detail) · Nov 5, 2024
CandidateVotesShare
David G. ValadaoRepublican89,48453.4%
Rudy SalasDemocratic78,02346.6%

Certified — county Statements of Vote as compiled by the Statewide Database; contest totals compared with the California Secretary of State certified Statement of Vote · Statewide Database

United States Representative District 22

2022 General Election (precinct detail) · Nov 8, 2022
CandidateVotesShare
David G. ValadaoRepublican52,99451.5%
Rudy SalasDemocratic49,86248.5%

Certified — county Statements of Vote as compiled by the Statewide Database; contest totals compared with the California Secretary of State certified Statement of Vote · Statewide Database

United States Representative District 22

2020 General Election (precinct detail) · Nov 3, 2020
CandidateVotesShare
Devin G. NunesRepublican170,88854.2%
Phil ArballoDemocratic144,25145.8%

Certified — county Statements of Vote as compiled by the Statewide Database; contest totals compared with the California Secretary of State certified Statement of Vote · Statewide Database

Key Votes

The record

  • VUSD Board: Agreement with School Services of California Inc. for a Comparative Organizational Review — voted Yes

    Board of Education vote · tally 6-0-0-1 (aye–no–abstain–absent) · Visalia Unified School District Board of Education, meeting of August 18, 2026 (approved minutes)

    Aug 18, 2026 · Official · Visalia Unified School District — approved Board of Education minutes · source

  • VUSD Board: Resolution Incorporating the Fund 210 Report into the 2026-27 Adopted Budget (moved by Villegas) — voted Yes

    Board of Education vote · tally 6-0-0-1 (aye–no–abstain–absent) · Visalia Unified School District Board of Education, meeting of August 18, 2026 (approved minutes)

    Aug 18, 2026 · Official · Visalia Unified School District — approved Board of Education minutes · source

  • VUSD Board: Long Range Facilities Plan Resolution to Order an Election for a School Bond Measure on November 3, 2026 — voted Yes

    Board of Education vote · tally 7-0-0-0 (aye–no–abstain–absent) · Visalia Unified School District Board of Education, meeting of July 23, 2026 (approved minutes)

    Jul 23, 2026 · Official · Visalia Unified School District — approved Board of Education minutes · source

  • VUSD Board: 2026-27 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), second read — Absent

    Board of Education vote · tally 5-0-0-2 (aye–no–abstain–absent) · Visalia Unified School District Board of Education, meeting of June 11, 2026 (approved minutes)

    Jun 11, 2026 · Official · Visalia Unified School District — approved Board of Education minutes · source

  • VUSD Board: Final Action on Resolution and Decision Not to Reemploy Certificated Employees for the 2026-27 School Year — voted No

    Board of Education vote · tally 4-2-0-1 (aye–no–abstain–absent) · Visalia Unified School District Board of Education, meeting of May 12, 2026 (approved minutes)

    May 12, 2026 · Official · Visalia Unified School District — approved Board of Education minutes · source

  • VUSD Board: Final Resolution and Decision to Terminate Classified Employees due to Lack of Work or Lack of Funds — voted No

    Board of Education vote · tally 4-2-0-1 (aye–no–abstain–absent) · Visalia Unified School District Board of Education, meeting of May 12, 2026 (approved minutes)

    May 12, 2026 · Official · Visalia Unified School District — approved Board of Education minutes · source

  • VUSD Board: Resolution to Eliminate Particular Kinds of Classified Service: Classified Positions (layoffs) — voted No

    Board of Education vote · tally 5-2-0-0 (aye–no–abstain–absent) · Visalia Unified School District Board of Education, meeting of March 10, 2026 (approved minutes)

    Mar 10, 2026 · Official · Visalia Unified School District — approved Board of Education minutes · source

  • VUSD Board: Resolution to Eliminate Certificated Employee Services for the 2026-27 School Year Due to a Reduction of Particular Kinds of Services (layoffs) — voted No

    Board of Education vote · tally 5-2-0-0 (aye–no–abstain–absent) · Visalia Unified School District Board of Education, meeting of March 10, 2026 (approved minutes)

    Mar 10, 2026 · Official · Visalia Unified School District — approved Board of Education minutes · source
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  • VUSD Board: 2024-25 Measure A (school bond) Financial and Performance Audits — voted Yes

    Board of Education vote · tally 6-0-0-1 (aye–no–abstain–absent) · Visalia Unified School District Board of Education, meeting of February 10, 2026 (approved minutes)

    Feb 10, 2026 · Official · Visalia Unified School District — approved Board of Education minutes · source

  • VUSD Board: 2025-26 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) — voted Yes

    Board of Education vote · tally 6-0-0-1 (aye–no–abstain–absent) · Visalia Unified School District Board of Education, meeting of June 12, 2025 (approved minutes)

    Jun 12, 2025 · Official · Visalia Unified School District — approved Board of Education minutes · source

  • VUSD Board: 2025-26 VUSD Budget (moved by Villegas) — voted Yes

    Board of Education vote · tally 6-0-0-1 (aye–no–abstain–absent) · Visalia Unified School District Board of Education, meeting of June 12, 2025 (approved minutes)

    Jun 12, 2025 · Official · Visalia Unified School District — approved Board of Education minutes · source

  • VUSD Board: Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Visalia Unified Teachers Association (VUTA) for 2025-26 — voted Yes

    Board of Education vote · tally 7-0-0-0 (aye–no–abstain–absent) · Visalia Unified School District Board of Education, meeting of May 23, 2025 (approved minutes)

    May 23, 2025 · Official · Visalia Unified School District — approved Board of Education minutes · source

  • VUSD Board: Resolution to Approve Voluntary Closure of Global Learning Charter School (moved by Villegas) — voted Yes

    Board of Education vote · tally 7-0-0-0 (aye–no–abstain–absent) · Visalia Unified School District Board of Education, meeting of December 10, 2024 (approved minutes)

    Dec 10, 2024 · Official · Visalia Unified School District — approved Board of Education minutes · source

  • VUSD Board: Resolution Prescribing Terms and Authorizing the Sale and Issuance of Bonds and Refunding Bonds — voted Yes

    Board of Education vote · tally 7-0-0-0 (aye–no–abstain–absent) · Visalia Unified School District Board of Education, meeting of October 8, 2024 (approved minutes)

    Oct 8, 2024 · Official · Visalia Unified School District — approved Board of Education minutes · source

  • VUSD Board: Resolution to Establish the Salary for the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendents and other management and confidential employees (seconded by Villegas) — voted Yes

    Board of Education vote · tally 7-0-0-0 (aye–no–abstain–absent) · Visalia Unified School District Board of Education, meeting of June 18, 2024 (approved minutes)

    Jun 18, 2024 · Official · Visalia Unified School District — approved Board of Education minutes · source

  • VUSD Board: Revision to Board Policy 6146.1 — high school graduation requirements (seconded by Villegas) — voted Yes

    Board of Education vote · tally 6-0-0-1 (aye–no–abstain–absent) · Visalia Unified School District Board of Education, meeting of March 28, 2023 (approved minutes)

    Mar 28, 2023 · Official · Visalia Unified School District — approved Board of Education minutes · source

  • VUSD Board: monthly warrant lists — abstained (28 recorded abstentions, 2023–2026)

    Recorded as abstaining on the district's monthly warrant (payments) lists and on certain architectural contracts; the approved minutes record that he abstained because a family member is employed by a firm that does business with the district. GOTV Intel reports the minutes' wording only.

    Official · Visalia Unified School District — approved Board of Education minutes · source

Newest first. A close vote was decided by 5% of the votes cast or less (or 10 votes or fewer, under a fifth of the votes). Broke with party: voted against most of their party, where the record gives the party split.

Committees and Appointments

  • Visalia Unified School District Board of Education — Trustee (appointed 2021; elected since)

    Board member present in the attendance of the approved minutes reviewed (April 2023 – August 2026, 64 meetings). Attendance is recorded per meeting in the minutes.

    Official · Visalia Unified School District — approved Board of Education minutes · source

Their Money

Campaign finance

Last Change
New finance report · Oct 5
Raised
$2,645,560cycle to date through Jun 30
Cash on Hand
$571,792cycle to date through Jun 30
Spent
$2,073,768cycle to date through Jun 30
Debts Owed
$0cycle to date through Jun 30
Next Report Due
Q3 Report · Oct 15

View on FEC.govFEC, cycle to date through Jun 30, 2026

Top Payees

Who the campaign paid most, as its filing reports it.

  • DEBRA SCHOMMER MEDIA GROUP · media buy$902.5K
  • WESTWEST DIGITAL · digital acquisition, advertising and digital consulting$285.2K
  • SOLIDARITY STRATEGIES LLC · direct mail$109.0K
  • WORKERS PRODUCTIONS LLC · video production$105.0K
  • MBA CONSULTING GROUP · compliance services$74.1K

Campaign finance — Villegas for Congress: July Quarterly 2026, through Jun 30, 2026

Jun 30, 2026 · Official · Federal Election Commission

Finance Reports

  • Financial disclosure — Candidate report 2026

    Candidate report (2026), covering 01/01/2025–07/08/2026; filed 08/07/2026. Reports 4 assets; highest reported ranges: CAL STRS Pension $50,001–$100,000; Vanguard 403b Vanguard 403b $50,001–$100,000; UC Defined Benefit Supplement Account $1,001–$15,000; 1 other. Liabilities: none disclosed. Earned income: Salary, College of Sequoias $125,500.17; Spouse salary, University of California; Trustee, Visalia Unified School District $8,472.00; 1 more. Also: 3 positions listed (e.g. Trustee Area 6, Visalia Unified School Board).

    Aug 7, 2026 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Campaign finance — Villegas for Congress: July Quarterly 2026, through Jun 30, 2026

    Raised $2,645,560.49 this cycle · spent $2,073,768.17 · cash on hand $571,792.32 · debts owed by the committee $0.00 — through Jun 30, 2026. Where the money came from (cycle to date, as reported): Individuals $2,396,295.54 (91%); PACs and other political committees $190,098.39 (7%); Transfers from authorized committees $57,917.02 (2%). Where it went (itemized operating expenditures this cycle, FEC-processed through Sep 20, 2026): media/ad buying $1.30M; direct mail $129.3K; compliance/treasurer $74.1K; other $42.8K; polling $41.6K; digital $19.4K.

    Jun 30, 2026 · Official · Federal Election Commission

  • Financial disclosure — Candidate report 2026

    Candidate report (2026), covering 01/01/2024–04/15/2025; filed 05/09/2025. Reports 5 assets; highest reported ranges: CAL STRS Pension $50,001–$100,000; Vanguard 403b Vanguard 403b $15,001–$50,000; BlackRock LifePath Index 2050 Fund - Investor P Shares (LIPPX) $1,001–$15,000; Defined Benefit Supplement Account $1,001–$15,000; 1 other. Liabilities: none disclosed. Earned income: Salary, College of Sequoias $114,666.00; Spouse salary, University of California; Trustee, Visalia Unified School District $8,472.00; 1 more. Also: 3 positions listed (e.g. Trustee Area 6, Visalia Unified School Board).

    May 9, 2025 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

Filings

Money shows as the filings named here report it. Payees are who the campaign paid; individual contributors are not shown.

Advertising

Who is advertising for and against Randy

  • Advertising summary — for and against (2026 cycle)

    For: own campaign $0 on Google; outside Google ads $33,792–$42,480; Snap $0; broadcast TV orders $754,082; FEC independent expenditures $1,017,854. Against: outside Google ads $0–$0; opponent campaign ads $31,000–$41,500; Snap $0; broadcast TV orders $1,352,085; FEC independent expenditures $113,101. 2026 cycle. Broadcast TV: FCC political files searched through 2026-09-24 (orders with stated totals counted). Meta not included.

    Official · Ads summary (2026 cycle)

  • Broadcast TV (FCC political file) — Valadao for Congress (oppose)

    POL/David Valadao/Congress/CA/Rep — opposing this candidate (evidence: competing campaign). 37 ads since Nov 2024; spend on these ads $742,530–$742,530 (FCC political-file order totals as stated (latest revision per station order; invoices and NAB forms not counted)); 37 of them also linked to other candidates.

    Official · FCC Online Public Inspection File — station political files (structured fields parsed from filing text) · source

  • Broadcast TV (FCC political file) — DCCC with Villegas for Congress (party committee (coordinated); supporting)

    Party committee (coordinated) buy supporting this candidate (POL/DCCC/Randy Villegas/Congress/CA/DemOrder Brand:). 2 ads since Nov 2024; $39,637–$39,637 (FCC political-file order totals as stated (latest revision per station order; invoices and NAB forms not counted)). Not the campaign's own spending.

    Sep 29, 2026 · Official · FCC Online Public Inspection File — station political files (structured fields parsed from filing text) · source

  • Broadcast TV (FCC political file) — DCCC with Villegas for Congress (party committee (coordinated); supporting)

    Party committee (coordinated) buy supporting this candidate (DCCC/Villegas). 1 ads since Nov 2024; $16,190–$16,190 (FCC political-file order totals as stated (latest revision per station order; invoices and NAB forms not counted)). Not the campaign's own spending.

    Sep 28, 2026 · Official · FCC Online Public Inspection File — station political files (structured fields parsed from filing text) · source

  • Broadcast TV (FCC political file) — NRCC with Valadao for Congress (oppose)

    NRCC / Valadao — opposing this candidate (evidence: competing campaign). 4 ads since Nov 2024; spend on these ads $52,835–$52,835 (FCC political-file order totals as stated (latest revision per station order; invoices and NAB forms not counted)); 4 of them also linked to other candidates.

    Sep 28, 2026 · Official · FCC Online Public Inspection File — station political files (structured fields parsed from filing text) · source

  • Broadcast TV (FCC political file) — NRCC with Valadao for Congress (oppose)

    POL/NRCC/David Valadao/Congress/CA/RepOrder Brand: — opposing this candidate (evidence: competing campaign). 10 ads since Nov 2024; spend on these ads $191,995–$191,995 (FCC political-file order totals as stated (latest revision per station order; invoices and NAB forms not counted)); 10 of them also linked to other candidates.

    Sep 28, 2026 · Official · FCC Online Public Inspection File — station political files (structured fields parsed from filing text) · source

  • Google/YouTube ads — VALADAO FOR CONGRESS (opposing)

    VALADAO FOR CONGRESS — opposing this candidate (evidence: competing campaign). 3 ads since Nov 2024; spend on these ads $31,000–$41,500 (Google creative spend ranges, geo-allocated); 3 of them also linked to other candidates.

    Sep 23, 2026 · Official · Google Political Ads Transparency Report (bundle updated 2026-09-23 21:37 PT) · source

  • Broadcast TV (FCC political file) — DCCC with Villegas for Congress (party committee (coordinated); supporting)

    Party committee (coordinated) buy supporting this candidate (POL/DCCC/Randy Villegas/Congress/1). 1 ads since Nov 2024; $54,770–$54,770 (FCC political-file order totals as stated (latest revision per station order; invoices and NAB forms not counted)). Not the campaign's own spending.

    Sep 22, 2026 · Official · FCC Online Public Inspection File — station political files (structured fields parsed from filing text) · source

  • Broadcast TV (FCC political file) — NRCC with Valadao for Congress (oppose)

    POL/NRCC/David Valadao/Congress/C — opposing this candidate (evidence: competing campaign). 5 ads since Nov 2024; spend on these ads $116,645–$116,645 (FCC political-file order totals as stated (latest revision per station order; invoices and NAB forms not counted)); 5 of them also linked to other candidates.

    Sep 21, 2026 · Official · FCC Online Public Inspection File — station political files (structured fields parsed from filing text) · source

  • Broadcast TV (FCC political file) — Villegas for Congress (support)

    The candidate's own campaign (POL/Randy Villegas/Congress/CA/Der). 13 ads since Nov 2024; $262,885–$262,885 (FCC political-file order totals as stated (latest revision per station order; invoices and NAB forms not counted)).

    Sep 21, 2026 · Official · FCC Online Public Inspection File — station political files (structured fields parsed from filing text) · source

  • Broadcast TV (FCC political file) — Villegas for Congress (support)

    The candidate's own campaign (POL/Randy Villegas/Congress/CA/Dem). 16 ads since Nov 2024; $139,100–$139,100 (FCC political-file order totals as stated (latest revision per station order; invoices and NAB forms not counted)).

    Sep 21, 2026 · Official · FCC Online Public Inspection File — station political files (structured fields parsed from filing text) · source

  • Broadcast TV (FCC political file) — NRCC with Valadao for Congress (oppose)

    NRCC - Valadao for Congress — opposing this candidate (evidence: competing campaign). 7 ads since Nov 2024; spend on these ads $53,010–$53,010 (FCC political-file order totals as stated (latest revision per station order; invoices and NAB forms not counted)); 7 of them also linked to other candidates.

    Sep 21, 2026 · Official · FCC Online Public Inspection File — station political files (structured fields parsed from filing text) · source
Show all 28 on file

  • Broadcast TV (FCC political file) — Villegas for Congress (support)

    The candidate's own campaign (Villegas/Democrat/US House). 17 ads since Nov 2024; $219,880–$219,880 (FCC political-file order totals as stated (latest revision per station order; invoices and NAB forms not counted)).

    Sep 21, 2026 · Official · FCC Online Public Inspection File — station political files (structured fields parsed from filing text) · source

  • Broadcast TV (FCC political file) — Valadao for Congress (oppose)

    Valadao for Congress — opposing this candidate (evidence: competing campaign). 20 ads since Nov 2024; spend on these ads $195,070–$195,070 (FCC political-file order totals as stated (latest revision per station order; invoices and NAB forms not counted)); 20 of them also linked to other candidates.

    Sep 3, 2026 · Official · FCC Online Public Inspection File — station political files (structured fields parsed from filing text) · source

  • Broadcast TV (FCC political file) — Villegas for Congress (support)

    The candidate's own campaign (POL/Randy Villegas/Congress/CA/Dern). 2 ads since Nov 2024; $7,895–$7,895 (FCC political-file order totals as stated (latest revision per station order; invoices and NAB forms not counted)).

    Jun 30, 2026 · Official · FCC Online Public Inspection File — station political files (structured fields parsed from filing text) · source

  • Google/YouTube ads — Working Families Party PAC (supporting)

    Working Families Party PAC — supporting this candidate (evidence: schedule e). 13 ads since Nov 2024; spend on these ads $33,792–$42,480 (Google creative spend ranges, geo-allocated); 0 of them also linked to other candidates.

    Jun 2, 2026 · Official · Google Political Ads Transparency Report (bundle updated 2026-09-23 21:37 PT) · source

  • Broadcast TV (FCC political file) — Villegas for Congress (support)

    The candidate's own campaign (Villegas for Congress). 3 ads since Nov 2024; $13,725–$13,725 (FCC political-file order totals as stated (latest revision per station order; invoices and NAB forms not counted)).

    May 27, 2026 · Official · FCC Online Public Inspection File — station political files (structured fields parsed from filing text) · source

  • Broadcast TV (FCC political file) — DCCC with Villegas for Congress (campaign + party (hybrid); supporting)

    Campaign + party (hybrid) buy supporting this candidate (DCCC Randy Villegas for Congress). 0 ads since Nov 2024; $0–$0 (FCC political-file order totals as stated (latest revision per station order; invoices and NAB forms not counted)). Not the campaign's own spending.

    Official · FCC Online Public Inspection File — station political files (structured fields parsed from filing text) · source

  • Broadcast TV (FCC political file) — DCCC with Villegas for Congress (campaign + party (hybrid); supporting)

    Campaign + party (hybrid) buy supporting this candidate (DCCC - Villegas for Congress). 0 ads since Nov 2024; $0–$0 (FCC political-file order totals as stated (latest revision per station order; invoices and NAB forms not counted)). Not the campaign's own spending.

    Official · FCC Online Public Inspection File — station political files (structured fields parsed from filing text) · source

  • Broadcast TV (FCC political file) — DCCC with Villegas for Congress (party committee (coordinated); supporting)

    Party committee (coordinated) buy supporting this candidate (DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE - VILLEGAS). 0 ads since Nov 2024; $0–$0 (FCC political-file order totals as stated (latest revision per station order; invoices and NAB forms not counted)). Not the campaign's own spending.

    Official · FCC Online Public Inspection File — station political files (structured fields parsed from filing text) · source

  • Broadcast TV (FCC political file) — Valadao for Congress (oppose)

    NRCCDavid Valadao for Congress — opposing this candidate (evidence: competing campaign). 0 ads since Nov 2024; spend on these ads $0–$0 (FCC political-file order totals as stated (latest revision per station order; invoices and NAB forms not counted)); 0 of them also linked to other candidates.

    Official · FCC Online Public Inspection File — station political files (structured fields parsed from filing text) · source

  • Broadcast TV (FCC political file) — NRCC with Valadao for Congress (oppose)

    NATIONAL REPUBLICAN CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE - VALADAO — opposing this candidate (evidence: competing campaign). 0 ads since Nov 2024; spend on these ads $0–$0 (FCC political-file order totals as stated (latest revision per station order; invoices and NAB forms not counted)); 0 of them also linked to other candidates.

    Official · FCC Online Public Inspection File — station political files (structured fields parsed from filing text) · source

  • Broadcast TV (FCC political file) — NRCC with Valadao for Congress (oppose)

    NRCC/Valadao for — opposing this candidate (evidence: competing campaign). 0 ads since Nov 2024; spend on these ads $0–$0 (FCC political-file order totals as stated (latest revision per station order; invoices and NAB forms not counted)); 0 of them also linked to other candidates.

    Official · FCC Online Public Inspection File — station political files (structured fields parsed from filing text) · source

  • Broadcast TV (FCC political file) — Valadao for Congress (oppose)

    David Valadao for Congress — opposing this candidate (evidence: competing campaign). 0 ads since Nov 2024; spend on these ads $0–$0 (FCC political-file order totals as stated (latest revision per station order; invoices and NAB forms not counted)); 0 of them also linked to other candidates.

    Official · FCC Online Public Inspection File — station political files (structured fields parsed from filing text) · source

  • Broadcast TV (FCC political file) — Villegas for Congress (support)

    The candidate's own campaign (Villegas for Congress-D). 0 ads since Nov 2024; $0–$0 (FCC political-file order totals as stated (latest revision per station order; invoices and NAB forms not counted)).

    Official · FCC Online Public Inspection File — station political files (structured fields parsed from filing text) · source

  • Broadcast TV (FCC political file) — Valadao for Congress (oppose)

    David Valadao for Congress-R — opposing this candidate (evidence: competing campaign). 0 ads since Nov 2024; spend on these ads $0–$0 (FCC political-file order totals as stated (latest revision per station order; invoices and NAB forms not counted)); 0 of them also linked to other candidates.

    Official · FCC Online Public Inspection File — station political files (structured fields parsed from filing text) · source

  • Broadcast TV (FCC political file) — Valadao for Congress (oppose)

    Valadao for Congress-R — opposing this candidate (evidence: competing campaign). 0 ads since Nov 2024; spend on these ads $0–$0 (FCC political-file order totals as stated (latest revision per station order; invoices and NAB forms not counted)); 0 of them also linked to other candidates.

    Official · FCC Online Public Inspection File — station political files (structured fields parsed from filing text) · source

  • Broadcast TV (FCC political file) — Villegas for Congress (support)

    The candidate's own campaign (RANDY VILLEGAS FOR CONGRESS). 0 ads since Nov 2024; $0–$0 (FCC political-file order totals as stated (latest revision per station order; invoices and NAB forms not counted)).

    Official · FCC Online Public Inspection File — station political files (structured fields parsed from filing text) · source

Independent Expenditures

FEC independent expenditures on file: $1,738,444 supporting, $1,347,518 opposing, across 93 reports.

  • BDA PACOpposing · $600,000

    3 reports, newest May 26, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing

  • American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees PEOPLESupporting · $578,900

    2 reports, newest Sep 22, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing

  • The Governing Majority FundOpposing · $550,051

    21 reports, newest Oct 2, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing

  • Working Families Party PACSupporting · $510,006

    17 reports, newest Oct 8, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing

  • Somos PACSupporting · $195,725

    3 reports, newest Sep 29, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing

  • AB PACSupporting · $188,371

    4 reports, newest Oct 5, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing

  • Health Care Saves LivesSupporting · $136,320

    10 reports, newest Oct 1, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing

  • Project 218Supporting · $115,585

    2 reports, newest Oct 6, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing

  • STRATEGIC MAJORITY PACOpposing · $94,171

    7 reports, newest Oct 7, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing

  • America PACOpposing · $93,870

    4 reports, newest Oct 8, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing

  • DEMOCRATIC MESSAGING PROJECTSupporting · $10,150

    1 report, newest Oct 5, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing

  • THE CONSERVATIVE CAUCUS DBA AMERICANS FOR CONSTITUTIONAL LIBERTYOpposing · $9,043

    10 reports, newest Sep 28, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing

Show all 17 spenders

  • Indivisible ActionSupporting · $2,057

    4 reports, newest May 28, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing

  • Forward Blue PACSupporting · $1,192

    1 report, newest May 13, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing

  • Health Care Saves LivesOpposing · $383

    1 report, newest May 29, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing

  • Field Team 6 Inc.Supporting · $125

    2 reports, newest Aug 19, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing

  • GiveGreen United ActionSupporting · $13

    1 report, newest Aug 8, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing

Spend as each platform or filing reports it. Each line is a separate measure, and they are not added together.

In Their Words

What they have said, on the record

“We know that everybody gets sick, which is why we need healthcare for all”
Democratic House candidate Randy Villegas pitches himself to voters ahead of midtermsAug 21, 2026 · Press · KVPR · source
“Whether you’re here in Bakersfield or Fresno or anywhere in between, nobody should have to choose between rationing their medicine and paying their mortgage … Nobody should have to choose between paying for their groceries or seeing a doctor. Nobody should have to fight cancer and their congressman at the same time.”
Democratic House candidate Randy Villegas pitches himself to voters ahead of midtermsAug 21, 2026 · Press · KVPR · source
“I am running for Congress because the programs that helped me get to where I am today—such as Medicaid and free or reduced breakfast and lunch programs, as well as WIC—are being gutted by this administration to provide more tax breaks for billionaires”
Randy Villegas runs for Congress in the Central ValleyAug 20, 2026 · Press · Courier California · source
“Everybody and anybody knows somebody who works in agriculture in the valley … And anybody in the valley will tell you that workers and agriculture are struggling right now because of Valadao and this administration.”
David Valadao lost in the last anti-Trump blue wave. Will farmers help him win this time?Jul 31, 2026 · Press · CalMatters · source
“As someone who grew up right here in the Valley on Medi-Cal and WIC, the anniversary of the ‘Big, Ugly Bill’ is personal for me. Over 68,000 people in our district are losing their healthcare because of David Valadao’s deciding vote”
Randy Villegas calls out Valadao’s healthcare vote in Central ValleyJul 10, 2026 · Press · CALÓ News · source
“It’s clear that voters are looking for change, and voters are looking for someone who’s actually going to represent the valley’s values and not somebody who’s going to continuously sell us out to corporate interests and to billionaire donors … This seat is not for sale.”
Opponents spent $2 million against California progressive Randy Villegas. He won anywayJun 9, 2026 · Press · CalMatters · source
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“Over the long term, we've got to make sure that we are taxing billionaires and millionaires and making sure that they're paying their fair share”
Congressional candidates discuss agriculture, healthcareMay 18, 2026 · Press · The Center Square · source
“We bring healthcare costs down by fighting for a system of Medicare for all”
Congressional candidates discuss agriculture, healthcareMay 18, 2026 · Press · The Center Square · source
“Congress can declare war, not the president. We have checks and balances for a reason”
CA-22 candidates clash on healthcare, waste, and costsMay 7, 2026 · Press · 23ABC News (KERO) · source
“Our families should be able to afford to live where they work. We should be able to afford the fruits and vegetables that we grow. We should be able to afford the energy that we produce here in Kern County”
CA-22 candidates clash on healthcare, waste, and costsMay 7, 2026 · Press · 23ABC News (KERO) · source
“Why is it that so many of our family members will drive 7 to 8 hours to Tijuana to go get cheaper dental work done and to get cheaper prescription drugs? That shouldn't be happening in the richest country in the history of the world”
CA-22 candidates clash on healthcare, waste, and costsMay 7, 2026 · Press · 23ABC News (KERO) · source
“This is not a fight about left versus right. This is a fight about bottom versus top and the people of the Central Valley who’ve been left behind by politicians who sold them out in both political parties … When it comes to your utilities, your mortgage, those bills don’t ask for your party registration, and neither will this campaign.”
California Democrats are split on how to win swing votesFeb 12, 2026 · Press · CalMatters · source
“I'm the son of immigrants … I know what it feels like to know that your family can be ripped apart from you at any moment.”
Dr. Randy Villegas announces candidacy for 22nd Congressional DistrictOct 22, 2025 · Press · KBAK/KBFX Eyewitness News · source
“People shouldn’t have to choose between paying rent or going to the doctor … We need an economy and healthcare system that works for everyone, not just the rich.”
From first-gen student to Congressional candidate: Randy Villegas aims to uplift the valleyApr 21, 2025 · Press · South Kern Sol · source

Interviews and Published Statements

  • Línea Abierta: California — Villegas vs. Valadao (guest: Randy Villegas)

    Radio interview · Radio Bilingüe Embed/link only; no transcript obtained (audio/video not retrievable in our environment, or no caption track; passed on after one attempt per house rule).

    Aug 20, 2026 · Press · Radio Bilingüe · source

  • Beyond the Ballot: Candidate for California 22nd Congressional District — Randy Villegas

    Podcast (35 min) · Santa Clara County Democratic Party — Beyond the Ballot Embed/link only; no transcript obtained (audio/video not retrievable in our environment, or no caption track; passed on after one attempt per house rule).

    Aug 10, 2026 · Press · Santa Clara County Democratic Party — Beyond the Ballot · source

  • CA-22 candidates clash on healthcare, waste, and costs (primary candidate forum)

    Candidate forum · 23ABC News (KERO) Excerpts from the published report of the event: “People are paying over $6 a gallon. That is ridiculous, and we need to have somebody who's gonna put the Central Valley first” “Why is it that we struggle to continue to afford to recruit nurses, doctors, healthcare workers here in the Central Valley, and yet these corporations are making record-breaking profits?”

    May 7, 2026 · Press · 23ABC News (KERO) · source

  • The race for District 22: A one-on-one with Randy Villegas

    TV interview (extended profile) · KGET 17 News Excerpts from GOTV Intel's transcription (YouTube automatic captions, speaker confirmed by moderator/host): [3:02] “I would say I'm someone who's actually from the working class. I'm someone who's actually experienced these things directly. I grew up on Medicaid.” [5:30] “I really learned to love school, both because I was hungry for knowledge, but also because I was hungry for food, right?” [6:13] “I'd say my favorite part is is seeing the journey.”

    May 7, 2026 · Press · KGET 17 News · source

  • Dr. Randy Villegas announces candidacy for 22nd Congressional District (Eyewitness News interview)

    TV interview · KBAK/KBFX Eyewitness News Excerpts from the published report of the event: “When you have elected officials who are influenced by these corporate PACs, they're not putting our communities first. They're putting their corporations and their campaigns first.”

    Oct 22, 2025 · Press · KBAK/KBFX Eyewitness News · source

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    Sep 24, 2026 · Self-published · GOTV Intel · source

The 2026 Field

Who else is running for California 22nd Congressional District

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Filings, results and exhibits

  • U.S. Representative · CA-22

    Democrat · Candidate · On the 2026 ballot

    Sep 4, 2026 · Official · California Secretary of State

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File read Sep 25, 2026. Each item names its source. Record ID p_h1ywagxtt.

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