Incumbent
Polling Average
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42%
42%
CA-22 primary: first place
$783.55
JUN 6, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyModerate Republican
Age49 years old (Apr 14, 1977)
GenderMale
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LocationCalifornia
BackgroundPolitician
EducationHanford High School
Notable personal detailsDavid Goncalves Valadao is a Republican U.S. Representative from California and a Central Valley dairy farmer. He was born and raised in Hanford, California, and attended the College of the Sequoias. He previously served in the California State Assembly (2010–2012) and was first elected to the U.S. House in 2012.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports tax cuts and pro-growth business tax provisions and voted in favor of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act; has worked to extend TCJA business provisions. Shows some caution about deep entitlement cuts (Medicaid) for his district but overall favors lower taxes and business-friendly tax policy.
Healthcare
Supports market-based healthcare reforms and keeping healthcare decisions between patients and doctors rather than the federal government; has voted repeatedly for repeal/rollback of the Affordable Care Act but has also supported targeted federal assistance for hospitals and recent extensions of ACA premium subsidies. Positions emphasize expanding competitive choices and lowering costs while preserving coverage for vulnerable populations through targeted programs.
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Immigration & Border
Supports comprehensive immigration reform including a pathway to citizenship and protections for Dreamers while also backing measures to secure the border and enforcement tools; emphasizes balancing humane treatment of families and the needs of agricultural employers with border security.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate has supported federal personhood-style legislation and has voted against bills that would protect or codify abortion and contraception access; he cosponsored the Life at Conception Act which declares constitutional protection from conception. He has also said he supports some exceptions (rape, incest, and to protect the life of the mother).
Climate & Energy
Supports an all-of-the-above energy approach that expands domestic oil and gas production and reduces regulatory barriers while acknowledging renewable development; has advocated increasing California energy production to lower costs and boost jobs rather than immediately phasing out fossil fuels.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate has voted against major federal gun-reform bills such as expanded background checks and the 2022 Protecting Our Kids Act while supporting measures to fund and equip local police. He cosponsored the Invest to Protect Act to provide grants for police training, body cameras, and recruitment. Overall his record favors law enforcement support and opposes several high-profile new firearm restrictions.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedMar 13, 2026
Several Democratic doctors are running for Congress, motivated by recent policy changes and anti-science movements. Among them is Jasmeet Bains, a family physician challenging Republican Rep. David Valadao in California's 22nd District. Bains criticizes Valadao for supporting a tax and spending law that could strip health insurance from many low-income residents. The primary election is set for June 2, 2026, with California's top-two system determining which candidates advance to the general election.
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Polls
CA-22 primary: first place
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$4.9M
$3.7M
$2.5M
$1.2M
$0
2022
2024
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2022
$3.7M
$48.4K
$3.8M
$160.2K
Cycle 2024
$4.9M
$45.5K
$4.9M
$204.8K
Cycle 2026
$4.2M
$2.9M
$1.4M
$82.3K
Source: FEC
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