Summary
Due to redistricting, the incumbent changed from Republican Devin Nunes to fellow Republican David Valadao. Nunes resigned in December 2021. A 2022 special election was won by Republican Connie Conway, who is not running in the general election. Valadao, who has represented the 21st district since 2021, was elected with 50.4% of the vote in 2020. Valadao is running for re-election.
Rudy Salas is the Democratic candidate.
OnAir Post: 2022 CA22 – US House Race
Rudy Salas
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Current Position: State Delegate for District 32
Affiliation: Democrat
Candidate: 2022 US Representative for District 22
Rudy Salas (born March 12, 1977) is an American politician currently serving in the California State Assembly. He is a Democrat representing the 32nd Assembly district, which encompasses Kings County and parts of northwestern Kern County. Prior to being elected to the Assembly in 2012, he served on the Bakersfield City Council.
On October 18, 2021, Salas announced that he would challenge incumbent Republican David Valadao for California’s 21st congressional district in the 2022 election.
David Valadao
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Affiliation: Republican
Candidate: 2022 US Representative for District 22
Quotes:
It’s time we put people before fish. My second amendment would codify the 2019 BiOps, following the most accurate, best available science. Following the science really should be a no-brainer, but the Majority party voted no
