Valadao Holds Lead as Dems Battle for Nominee

Republican David Valadao is cruising to victory in California’s 22nd District, leading with 44% of the vote and setting up a high-stakes November showdown. The real drama? A razor-thin Democratic primary race between Dr. Jasmeet Bains and Dr. Randy Villegas, both vying to challenge Valadao. Villegas is pulling ahead with grassroots momentum, while Bains urges patience as votes continue to roll in. With certification looming in early July, the Central Valley’s political future hangs in the balance — and the nation is watching. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f8ba6575ece0c8f3