KERN COUNTY, CA — Today, Tony Cárdenas, former Congressman and longtime Chairman of CHC BOLD PAC, political arm of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, added his name to a growing list of current and former elected officials across the state supporting Randy Villegas in his campaign to unseat Republican Congressman David Valadao (CA-22). In his over 20 years of public service, Rep. Cárdenas fought for California working families and Latinos across the country. Congressman Càrdenas served as Chair of CHC BOLD PAC from 2015 to 2020 and is widely credited with greatly increasing the organization’s footprint in Democratic politics.

California's 22nd Congressional District is anchored in Kern County, where Villegas was raised and attended local public schools. Today, he works as a community college professor in Tulare and Kings counties, the other two counties that comprise the district. If elected, Villegas would become the youngest member of California’s congressional delegation.

“Randy Villegas knows the Central Valley because it is where he was born and raised. Now, he is ready to represent this community in Congress. As someone who has spent a lifetime empowering others in the Valley, through education and community action, Randy brings the kind of people-first leadership we desperately need in Washington. He’s in it for working families, for democracy and a future where every Californian has a fair shot. I’m proud to support Randy Villegas for Congress,” said former Congressman and longtime BOLD PAC Chair Tony Cárdenas.

The former Congressman joins to a list of endorsers for Villegas which includes: President of the Bakersfield School Board of Education Chris Cruz-Boone, Delano City Councilman Bryan Osorio, Former Mayor of Arvin Jose Gurrola, Bakersfield School Board of Education President Anthony Fuentes, Bakersfield School Board of Education Area 5 Trustee Brooke Malley Ault, Kern Voter Engagement Project Leader Yvette Flores, Bakersfield business leader and combat veteran Chad Garcia, Kern County Advocate Megan Russell, Lindsay City Councilman Joe Soria, Tulare County School Board of Education Area 2 Trustee Reuben Macareno, Tulare Local Healthcare District Board Area 3 Director Jevon Price, Kings County Democratic Central Committee Chair Cathy Jorgensen, College of the Sequoias District Trustee Ward 4 Connie Diaz, CA Women’s RIghts Leader Socorro Santillan, Delano Labor Leader Guadalupe Martinez, Tulare Democratic Central Committee Chair Josh Evans, Tulare City Councilman Jose Sigala, and Tulare Labor Leader Niessen Foster.

“Randy has been a leader for our community at every level, and he knows how to bring people together. I have seen him fight for our children on the school board. I know that he will continue to fight for working families and our values in Congress.” said Ruben Macarenno, Tulare County School Board of Education Area 2 Trustee.

“I could not be more proud to endorse Randy Villegas for Congress. We are ready for change. Too many of our children have fallen through the cracks in school, and we deserve a fellow teacher like Randy, who will fight to get working families what we deserve,” said Chris Cruz-Boone, President of the Bakersfield School Board of Education.

"I had the privilege of working hand-in-hand with Randy Villegas to serve our community. Randy is committed to protecting our families, and he is dedicated to taking on the tough fights for California’s Central Valley,” said Joe Soria, Lindsay City Councilman.

“I am happy to endorse Dr. Randy Villegas in his bid to represent CA-22 in Congress. His story is one that embodies all that is right and good in America. I know that he will be a representative that truly serves all CA-22 residents,” said Cathy Jorgensen, Kings County Democratic Central Committee Chair.

Randy Villegas is a Central Valley native, son of immigrants, and a local educator. Growing up, Randy worked hard to help his parents make ends meet. Randy’s family relied on the crucial federal programs like, WIC, & Medicaid that are in danger of being cut. Randy worked his way out of poverty through education and dedicated his life to public service. As the only Latino and only Democrat on his local school board, Randy has worked across the aisle to get things done.

Now, Randy is running for Congress to stand up for other hard-working families who he sees falling through the cracks on David Valadao’s watch. Find out more at:

www.villegasforcongress.com.

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