Rudy Salas aims to unseat vulnerable California House Republican in new campaign.
Democrat Rudy Salas Challenges Rep. David Valadao to Rematch for California’s 22nd Congressional District
Democrat Rudy Salas is gearing up for a rematch against Rep. David Valadao (R-CA) in California’s 22nd Congressional District. In an engaging announcement video, Salas highlights Valadao’s close ties to House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA).
The 22nd Congressional District is one of the few districts that President Joe Biden won in the 2020 presidential election, despite being represented by a Republican. This race is seen as a significant opportunity for Democrats to gain ground.
A Contentious Battle
In the previous election, Salas narrowly lost to Valadao by a margin of just 3 percentage points. Undeterred, Salas uses his announcement video to portray Valadao as a puppet controlled by McCarthy.
“David Valadao is nothing more than Kevin McCarthy’s yes man. They both need to go.”
Salas emphasizes his dedication to serving the people who contribute to the fabric of society, such as farmers, educators, and caregivers. He highlights his achievements in the Assembly, including securing overtime pay for farm workers, reducing medicine costs, and improving drinking water safety. Salas also takes pride in his independent stance, voting against the gas tax and advocating for increased funding for law enforcement while protecting oil and gas jobs.
However, the National Republican Congressional Committee spokesperson, Ben Petersen, criticizes Salas, accusing him of prioritizing special interests over the needs of Central Valley voters. Petersen claims that Salas has contributed to inflation, supported a gas tax increase, voted for a medicine tax, and attacked the Valley’s way of life.
Valadao, along with Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA), is one of the two House Republicans who were reelected after voting to impeach former President Donald Trump in 2021. Despite this, the Cook Political Report rates the race as ”lean Republican,” indicating a competitive battle ahead.
As the campaign unfolds, all eyes will be on the 22nd Congressional District to see if Salas can secure a victory and help Democrats gain momentum in California.
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