Kern County, CA – Today, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) announced that Randy Villegas has been added to its highly competitive ‘Red to Blue’ program, following his primary victory in California’s 22nd Congressional District.

A Central Valley native, auto repair shop owner, and educator who has spent his life fighting for the Central Valley – Randy is advancing to the general election with strong grassroots support across the district, and powerful momentum behind his campaign to beat David Valadao in November after Valadao put up a record-low primary performance, receiving barely 40% of the total votes. Democrats are united behind Randy’s campaign to flip this must-win seat and deliver for working people – not the ultra-wealthy and special interests.

“Voters are ready to turn the page on David Valadao’s history of broken promises, selling out our healthcare, and making life more expensive for our working families,” said Randy Villegas. “I welcome this vote of confidence in our campaign, our winning message, and the people of the Central Valley as we work to defeat David Valadao. We are building the broad coalition and momentum to finally deliver the representation the Valley deserves.”

“Randy Villegas is a son of the Valley and has spent his career fighting for working families left behind by David Valadao’s failed representation, votes to gut healthcare, and history of selling out the Valley to his party bosses and billionaires. Randy is a people-first leader capable of energizing voters and winning this seat, and we are all in to elect him and flip this seat,” said DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene.

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Randy Villegas is a Central Valley native, auto repair shop owner, and a community college professor. Growing up in a working-class immigrant family, Randy worked hard to help his parents make ends meet. Randy’s family relied on the crucial federal programs like WIC and Medicaid that are now in danger of being cut. Randy worked his way out of poverty through education and has dedicated his life to public service. As a local and school board trustee Randy has delivered for working families by standing up for the best interests of our children. As the only Latino and only Democrat on the 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.