David Valadao.
American politician & farmer (born 1977)
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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The race for the 22nd Congressional District is underway, featuring Randy Villegas and David Valadao, with Bernie Sanders offering backing and views pre-dating Trump's push on DEI.Well supported6 reports
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AP reported the defeat of co-sponsors on May 11, 2026, involving David Valadao.Some support1 report
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Randy Villegas and David Valadao are running for the 22nd congressional district, covering parts of Madera and Kern Counties.Well supported14 reports4 developments inside
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David Valadao's views were shaped by his upbringing in Kings County.Some support1 report1 development inside
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David Valadao was born and raised in Hanford and represented the 22nd Congressional District.Some support2 reports
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Political races are underway in the 22nd congressional district, involving candidates David Valadao and Randy Villegas, alongside Ami Bera advancing in the general election.Some support4 reports1 development inside
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Immigration raids and labor organizing by Dolores Huerta are fueling voter frustration in Valadao's district.Some support1 report
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Anthropic, an AI giant, is funding political support for candidate David Valadao, while Valadao maintains distance from Donald Trump.Some support1 report
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Congress approved H.R. 1 backed by Donald Trump, and the Trump administration awarded funds to California.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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David Valadao is seeking reelection in California.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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Amy Walter's report rates David Valadao's district as a toss-up.Some support1 report
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California Democrats used Proposition 50 to alter David Valadao's congressional district, adding Fresno residents.Some support1 report1 development inside
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District control changes are affecting House elections, while David Valadao remains the incumbent in his Bakersfield district.Some support3 reports
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House bill allocates funds for airport improvements and county projects in Tulare County.Some support1 report4 developments inside
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Valadao and Fong secured federal and FEMA funding for repairs in Tulare County.Some support1 report
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Bernie Sanders supports a billionaire tax measure while political parties oppose it, alongside David Valadao seeking re-election in California.Some support2 reports
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez challenges David Valadao in a Latino district, while Adam Gray and Darrell Issa compete in competitive House races.Some support2 reports
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David Valadao, representing his Bakersfield district, discussed the war with Iran and criticized Sacramento policies.Some support1 report
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A bill is expected to reduce Medicaid spending, involving David Valadao and the Center for American Progress.Some support3 reports
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Valadao must balance local needs against national trends.Some support12 reports1 development inside
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The United Farm Workers criticized David Valadao for remaining silent on the issue of detained people.Some support1 report
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Loewenstein's book details genocide in Gaza, while Valadao supports war for weapons testing and Robie blogs in Auckland.Some support1 report
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Local political races are underway in California, featuring candidates like David Valadao and Dunlap, while Donald Trump's electoral history is noted.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Companion legislation mirrors main bill as the Romance Scam Prevention Act targets fraud and informs potential FTC regulatory action.Well supported5 reports
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Political dispute over immigration enforcement, including David Valadao's vote to increase ICE's budget.Some support2 reports
One to three months ago
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US lawmakers introduced a resolution for National Hydrogen Day and highlighted hydrogen's role in the economy.Some support1 report
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David Valadao has been voted into the seat in Bakersfield.Well supported7 reports
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DCCC supports candidates challenging incumbent David Valadao, with Bernie Sanders representing the progressive wing.Well supported5 reports1 development inside
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Brittany Pettersen and David Valadao introduced a bipartisan bill on September 24, 2026, aimed at improving financial literacy standards.Some support1 report
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David Valadao continues to run his family farm in the Bakersfield district.Some support1 report
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Political figures David Valadao and Gavin Newsom were referenced in an economic discussion on September 13, 2026.Some support1 report
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David Valadao is facing political pressure from Democrats who are trying to slow down Donald Trump, while Christian Martinez is publicly criticizing Valadao's policies.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Congressmen jointly accused a state board of policy change regarding a bill allocating funds for airport and county projects.Some support1 report
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The Human Rights Campaign PAC endorsed Randy Villegas in his challenge against David Valadao for the U.S. House.Some support2 reports
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Aisha Wahab secured a spot on the November ballot in California's 14th District, facing Republican incumbent David Valadao.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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Chad Bianco, David Valadao, and Jasmeet Bains are involved in two concurrent political races: the governor's race and the District 22 election.Some support1 report1 development inside
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David Valadao and Andrea Salinas co-sponsored bipartisan legislation aimed at addressing invasive pests.Some support1 report
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Politicians are lobbying the U.S. Navy to establish an F-35C base at NAS Lemoore and signed supporting letters.Some support1 report
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Political maneuvering unfolds as Democrats target David Valadao, while Chuck Schumer's preferred nominee lost in Maine.Some support4 reports1 development inside
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A rally was held to hold David Valadao accountable for the specifics of bill H.R. 1.Some support1 report
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David Valadao is targeted by Democrats in an effort to slow the influence of Donald Trump.Some support2 reports
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Trump pushes for GOP control of the House while David Valadao holds a competitive Central Valley seat.Some support2 reports
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Kevin Kiley and David Valadao compete in a congressional district race.Some support2 reports
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Donald Trump is involved in a primary challenge by David Valadao.Some support5 reports
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Villegas challenged David Valadao's establishment ties to Donald Trump.Some support2 reports
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David Valadao cast the deciding vote on a bill.Some support1 report
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Around David Valadao this week
News at the entities that move David Valadao most-
Donald Trump StructuralDonald Trump plans to govern without Congress, utilizing Project 2025 architects and key allies like Stephen Miller and Roger Stone.Moves David Valadao
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Kevin Kiley OperationalCandidates Kevin Kiley, Richard Pan, and Michael Stansfield are contesting the CA US House 6 primary election.Moves David Valadao
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Bernie Sanders OperationalBernie Sanders supported the wealth tax measure while Gavin Newsom opposed it, with the California Democratic Party also backing the initiative.Moves David Valadao
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Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee OperationalJen Kiggans campaigned with Mike Johnson's support, backed by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.Moves David Valadao
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Fresno Shared contextMayor Dyer proposed a SEDA mega-project in Fresno, aiming to build a new Clovis, which was opposed by Joaquin Arambula.Moves David Valadao
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California StructuralJane Kim proposed a single-payer disaster insurance plan for all Californians, which was subsequently criticized.Moves David Valadao
Connections
The 40 strongest of 69, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Randy Villegas Operational
Randy Villegas and David Valadao actively competed against each other for the 22nd Congressional District seat.
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Kevin Kiley Operational
The two individuals are engaged in active political competition for office within a shared congressional district.
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Bakersfield Structural
David Valadao's political function as a congressman is structurally tied to his representation of the Bakersfield district.
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Bernie Sanders Operational
Sanders and his progressive wing actively campaign for, against, and support candidates in the 22nd Congressional District contest involving Valadao.
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Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Operational
The DCCC actively supports challengers and targets David Valadao with political campaigns and digital advertising.
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Donald Trump Structural
Valadao's electoral and political fortunes are consistently shown to be dependent on the political climate and leadership associated with Donald Trump.
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Jasmeet Bains Operational
The two individuals are active political rivals campaigning against each other in District 22.
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Gavin Newsom Operational
Valadao and Newsom engage in active political conflict and policy disagreement regarding state issues like energy and Medicaid.
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California Structural
David Valadao's political role is defined by his representation within the competitive House districts of California.
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Marsha Blackburn Operational
The two politicians actively collaborate, co-sponsoring and mirroring legislation on shared policy goals.
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Medicare Operational
David Valadao actively influences Medicare policy and spending through legislative proposals and votes.
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House Structural
David Valadao serves as a representative within the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Dan Newhouse Operational
Dan Newhouse and David Valadao are political rivals who competed for and retained their seats.
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Fresno Shared context
David Valadao represents a district that includes the city of Fresno.
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United States House of Representatives Structural
David Valadao is a candidate seeking re-election to the United States House of Representatives.
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San Diego Operational
David Valadao operates as a political representative whose competitive House districts are located within the boundaries of San Diego.
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Center for American Progress Operational
Valadao defends legislation that was analyzed by the Center for American Progress.
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Vince Fong Operational
The two congressmen collaborate on policy issues, including lobbying the U.S. Navy and jointly challenging state board policy changes.
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Christian Martinez Operational
Christian Martinez has been publicly criticizing David Valadao's political policies.
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California Structural
California's political mechanisms, such as Proposition 50, structurally influence the political district and electoral status of David Valadao.
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Adam Gray Operational
Adam Gray and David Valadao are candidates competing in the same California congressional races.
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Kern County Operational
David Valadao's political support and district coverage relate to Kern County's agricultural sector.
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Brian Fitzpatrick Operational
The two entities actively coordinated by cosponsoring a resolution for National Hydrogen Day.
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Andrea Salinas Operational
David Valadao and Andrea Salinas co-sponsored bipartisan legislation to address invasive pests.
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United Farm Workers Operational
The United Farm Workers actively criticizes David Valadao regarding his political stances, particularly on immigration issues.
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Brittany Pettersen Operational
The two individuals actively coordinated by cosponsoring a bipartisan bill to improve financial literacy standards.
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CalMatters Mentioned together
CalMatters reports on David Valadao's competitive political race.
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California Department of Food and Agriculture Shared context
A stakeholder is concerned about agricultural issues in California, which is the operational domain of the agency B.
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Tulare County Shared context
David Valadao is a political candidate operating within the geographical and political context of Tulare County.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Operational
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is challenging David Valadao for a Latino district seat.
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Amish Shah Operational
Both individuals are engaged in competitive midterm electoral races.
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Christian Martinez Operational
The two entities are involved in a political dynamic where A acts as a spokesperson defending establishment views against progressive challenges.
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Federal Trade Commission Mentioned together
David Valadao and the FTC are co-mentioned in the context of reported financial losses from romance scams.
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Fiona Ma Operational
Both individuals are active political candidates competing in the 2026 elections.
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Fresno County Shared context
David Valadao operates as a representative within the jurisdiction of Fresno County.
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DHS Operational
Lawmakers, including David Valadao, are urging action on DACA renewal delays managed by DHS.
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Mike Johnson Operational
Mike Johnson campaigned in support of David Valadao.
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Sacramento Operational
David Valadao actively criticizes the policies and governance of Sacramento.
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Louisiana Shared context
David Valadao operates in a district within the geographical and political context of Louisiana.
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Chad Bianco Operational
The two individuals actively competed against each other in the governor's race.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
6 events- AP reported the defeat of co-sponsors on May 11, 2026, involving David Valadao.
- David Valadao's views were shaped by his upbringing in Kings County.
- David Valadao was born and raised in Hanford and represented the 22nd Congressional District.
- Immigration raids and labor organizing by Dolores Huerta are fueling voter frustration in Valadao's district.
- Anthropic, an AI giant, is funding political support for candidate David Valadao, while Valadao maintains distance from Donald Trump.
- Congress approved H.R. 1 backed by Donald Trump, and the Trump administration awarded funds to California.
October 2026
13 events- David Valadao is seeking reelection in California.
- Amy Walter's report rates David Valadao's district as a toss-up.
- California Democrats used Proposition 50 to alter David Valadao's congressional district, adding Fresno residents.
- District control changes are affecting House elections, while David Valadao remains the incumbent in his Bakersfield district.
- Valadao and Fong secured federal and FEMA funding for repairs in Tulare County.
- Bernie Sanders supports a billionaire tax measure while political parties oppose it, alongside David Valadao seeking re-election in California.
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez challenges David Valadao in a Latino district, while Adam Gray and Darrell Issa compete in competitive House races.
- David Valadao, representing his Bakersfield district, discussed the war with Iran and criticized Sacramento policies.
- A bill is expected to reduce Medicaid spending, involving David Valadao and the Center for American Progress.
- The United Farm Workers criticized David Valadao for remaining silent on the issue of detained people.
- Loewenstein's book details genocide in Gaza, while Valadao supports war for weapons testing and Robie blogs in Auckland.
- Political dispute over immigration enforcement, including David Valadao's vote to increase ICE's budget.
- US lawmakers introduced a resolution for National Hydrogen Day and highlighted hydrogen's role in the economy.
September 2026
6 events- Valadao must balance local needs against national trends.
- Companion legislation mirrors main bill as the Romance Scam Prevention Act targets fraud and informs potential FTC regulatory action.
- Brittany Pettersen and David Valadao introduced a bipartisan bill on September 24, 2026, aimed at improving financial literacy standards.
- David Valadao continues to run his family farm in the Bakersfield district.
- Political figures David Valadao and Gavin Newsom were referenced in an economic discussion on September 13, 2026.
- Congressmen jointly accused a state board of policy change regarding a bill allocating funds for airport and county projects.
Show 3 earlier months
August 2026
3 events- The race for the 22nd Congressional District is underway, featuring Randy Villegas and David Valadao, with Bernie Sanders offering backing and views pre-dating Trump's push on DEI.
- David Valadao has been voted into the seat in Bakersfield.
- The Human Rights Campaign PAC endorsed Randy Villegas in his challenge against David Valadao for the U.S. House.
July 2026
4 events- Chad Bianco, David Valadao, and Jasmeet Bains are involved in two concurrent political races: the governor's race and the District 22 election.
- David Valadao and Andrea Salinas co-sponsored bipartisan legislation aimed at addressing invasive pests.
- Politicians are lobbying the U.S. Navy to establish an F-35C base at NAS Lemoore and signed supporting letters.
- A rally was held to hold David Valadao accountable for the specifics of bill H.R. 1.
June 2026
14 events- Randy Villegas and David Valadao are running for the 22nd congressional district, covering parts of Madera and Kern Counties.
- Political races are underway in the 22nd congressional district, involving candidates David Valadao and Randy Villegas, alongside Ami Bera advancing in the general election.
- House bill allocates funds for airport improvements and county projects in Tulare County.
- Local political races are underway in California, featuring candidates like David Valadao and Dunlap, while Donald Trump's electoral history is noted.
- DCCC supports candidates challenging incumbent David Valadao, with Bernie Sanders representing the progressive wing.
- David Valadao is facing political pressure from Democrats who are trying to slow down Donald Trump, while Christian Martinez is publicly criticizing Valadao's policies.
- Aisha Wahab secured a spot on the November ballot in California's 14th District, facing Republican incumbent David Valadao.
- Political maneuvering unfolds as Democrats target David Valadao, while Chuck Schumer's preferred nominee lost in Maine.
- David Valadao is targeted by Democrats in an effort to slow the influence of Donald Trump.
- Trump pushes for GOP control of the House while David Valadao holds a competitive Central Valley seat.
- Kevin Kiley and David Valadao compete in a congressional district race.
- Donald Trump is involved in a primary challenge by David Valadao.
- Villegas challenged David Valadao's establishment ties to Donald Trump.
- David Valadao cast the deciding vote on a bill.