California 22nd District

David Valadao (R) holds this seat and is running again. 2 candidates were on the ballot on November 3, 2026.

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  David Valadao

  Republican · holds this seat today

  A

  Liberty Score A

  On the liberty side in 120 of 126 votes and bills.

  Raised $6,325,324 since January 2025: 36% from PACs and other committees, 35% from people, 29% transfers and other income. The filing at FEC.gov

  Every vote behind this grade
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  Randy Villegas

  Democrat · community college professor, visalia school board trustee

  F

  Liberty Score F

  18 out of 100 across 4 principles. Graded on what Villegas has said and done, because I have no votes in Congress to count for Villegas.

  Raised $5,942,030 since January 2025: 86% from people, 9% from PACs and other committees, 6% transfers and other income. The filing at FEC.gov

  See each one, with its source

Higher on Liberty Score: David Valadao. David Valadao: A, 97 out of 100 from recorded votes. Randy Villegas: F, 18 out of 100 from words and actions, with no votes in Congress to count.

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A solid letter is a grade from recorded votes on that principle. An outlined letter is on the same scale, for a candidate with no votes: it comes from what that candidate has said and done, and every source is listed below.

Randy Villegas, on the record

I have no votes in Congress to count for Villegas, so the grade above comes from this list: what Villegas has said and done on my principles. Each line has its source, and each is marked with the same test I use for votes.

• February 28, 2026 · StatementTyranny

  After US strikes on Iran in February 2026, he called on Congress to vote on the War Powers Act and oppose the strikes.

  “i call on congress to return to session and vote on the war powers act to re-take their constitutional authority and oppose these illegal strikes.”

  By the test I use for votes

  FAgainst liberty

  Opposing strikes on the regime and using war powers to stop action against Iran is the against side of this measure.

  Source: Villegas for Congress, Randy Villegas' statement on Trump administration strikes on IranDiscuss this
• October 8, 2026 · StatementTyranny

  At a press conference on gas prices he said he opposes the war in Iran and called for it to end.

  “that's why i've been clear about my opposition to the war in iran.”

  By the test I use for votes

  FAgainst liberty

  Opposing US military action against the regime in Tehran is the against side of this measure.

  Source: Villegas for Congress, Randy Villegas calls for lowering costs by suspending federal gas taxDiscuss this
• May 2026 · InterviewFree nations

  Villegas described Israel as a genocidal regime while objecting to U.S. money sent to it.

  “Increasingly, people are aware that we are sending billions and billions of dollars to this genocidal regime that has universal healthcare”

  By the test I use for votes

  FAgainst liberty

  Calling Israel's war genocide is against on the free nations test, whoever says it.

  Source: Mother Jones, A Bernie-Backed Community College Professor Fights for the Soul of the Democratic PartyDiscuss this
• October 2026 · His campaign siteFree nations

  His campaign site says that when it comes to war or bailing out other countries, the US must invest in its own communities instead.

  “foreign aid for those suffering from extreme poverty and natural disasters is important, but when it comes to war or bailing out other countries, we must get our priorities straight and invest in our own communities, people, and country.”

  By the test I use for votes

  ?Not clear either way

  He names no country, alliance or aid package, so this does not settle the measure.

  Source: Villegas for Congress, Issues: Foreign PolicyDiscuss this
• October 2026 · His campaign siteFree markets

  His campaign site says he is a strong supporter of Medicare for All.

  “i believe healthcare is a human right, and am a strong supporter of medicare for all.”

  By the test I use for votes

  FAgainst liberty

  Government-run health care for all is the against side of this measure.

  Source: Villegas for Congress, Issues: HealthcareDiscuss this
• October 2026 · His campaign siteFree markets

  His campaign site promises to cap the price of medical procedures and prescription drugs across the board.

  “i will fight to cap the price of medical procedures and prescription drugs across the board to an affordable rate in line with other major countries.”

  By the test I use for votes

  FAgainst liberty

  Price controls are the against side of this measure.

  Source: Villegas for Congress, Issues: HealthcareDiscuss this
• October 2026 · His campaign siteFree markets

  His campaign site says the way to raise government revenue is to tax the top 1% of income earners and wealth holders.

  “the most effective and fair way to increase government revenue is to tax the top 1% of income earners and wealth holders, and give working families the break we've earned.”

  By the test I use for votes

  FAgainst liberty

  Higher taxes on income and on wealth are the against side of this measure.

  Source: Villegas for Congress, Issues: Jobs and the EconomyDiscuss this
• October 2026 · His campaign siteFree markets

  His campaign site calls for ending what it calls frivolous tariffs that have hurt farmers and small businesses.

  “but angering our trading partners with frivolous tariffs has killed the revenue of farmers, and small businesses across the country.”

  By the test I use for votes

  AWith liberty

  Broad tariffs are the against side of this measure, so opposing them is the with side.

  Source: Villegas for Congress, Issues: Jobs and the EconomyDiscuss this
• October 8, 2026 · StatementFree markets

  He called on Congress to suspend the federal gas and diesel tax.

  “i'm calling on congress to immediately suspend the federal gas and diesel tax to lower costs and give working families some relief at the pump.”

  By the test I use for votes

  AWith liberty

  Cutting a named tax is the with side of this measure.

  Source: Villegas for Congress, Randy Villegas calls for lowering costs by suspending federal gas taxDiscuss this
• October 2026 · His campaign siteBorders

  His campaign site calls for a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.

  “we need a working system that protects our communities while providing a path to citizenship so our undocumented neighbors, friends and coworkers aren't forced to live in the shadows.”

  By the test I use for votes

  FAgainst liberty

  A path to citizenship for those here illegally is the against side of this measure.

  Source: Villegas for Congress, Issues: ImmigrationDiscuss this
• October 2026 · His campaign siteBorders

  His campaign site calls current policies of blanket detention and deportation unconstitutional.

  “the current policies of blanket detention and deportation are unconstitutional and un-american.”

  By the test I use for votes

  FAgainst liberty

  Opposing deportations is the against side of this measure.

  Source: Villegas for Congress, Issues: ImmigrationDiscuss this

Who is on the ballot: the state election offices, as listed on Wikipedia on November 3, 2026, checked against the candidate file of the Federal Election Commission. See a name that is wrong or missing? Say so in the discussion.