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Farm to Capitol: Valadao's Re-election Battle | Fresno News
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Congressman David Valadao, a Republican dairy farmer running for reelection in California’s Central Valley, faces an uphill battle as rising farm costs and national political headwinds threaten his traditional bipartisan appeal. Once a unifier who even voted to impeach Trump, Valadao now struggles to win over voters disillusioned with GOP leadership on agriculture and healthcare. His challenger, Democrat Randy Villegas—a community college professor—capitalizes on this discontent, positioning himself as the voice of farmworkers and diverse communities. With Democrats outnumbering Republicans in the district, this race is a high-stakes test of whether personal roots can outlast party loyalty and economic pressure.
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