GOP Rep. David Valadao is at just 42% with roughly 72% of votes counted.
The GOP has always been >50% in round 1 in his prior House races, & GOP support typically declines in November with higher turnout.
This heavily Latino seat passed Prop 50 by 18 points in 2025, & Dems look favored to flip it
Stephen Wolf
Democrat Randy Villegas declares victory in #CA22, which would set up a general election against GOP Rep. David Valadao. No AP call yet, but Villegas has a 31-27 lead over the second-place Dem, Jasmeet Bains, that isn't likely to go away.
