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<img src="https://run.imgix.net/6a10407a-3cd1-4570-80dc-77c93eb1f926/66cb01d6-dd28-4585-88ae-22d696a0aafb/be49b8c8-cf66-4815-9ad7-0e35a085be33.webp?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=2&amp;con=0&amp;sat=28&amp;high=-15&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=462%2C0%2C2763%2C2135&amp;w=1500" alt="Randy en la Marcha del Primero de Mayo en Bakersfield, 2017" caption="Marcha del Primero de Mayo en Bakersfield, 2017" align="right" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">Marcha del Primero de Mayo en Bakersfield, 2017Criado en el condado de Kern, Randy ha sido testigo tanto del potencial como de los desafíos que el Valle Central ha enfrentado. Sus padres le inculcaron los valores del trabajo duro, la perseverancia y el compromiso a su comunidad.Randy fue el primero en su familia en obtener un doctorado y ha utilizado su educación para empoderar a otros como profesor universitario, mentor y organizador comunitario. Ya sea en el aula o tocando puertas, Randy siempre ha creído en el poder del pueblo para generar cambios.<h4>Ahora, se postula para el Congreso en el Distrito 22 del estado de California.</h4><img src="https://run.imgix.net/6a10407a-3cd1-4570-80dc-77c93eb1f926/1c4e130e-409d-496c-a27b-8f23a7ae6ca8/1c4e130e-409d-496c-a27b-8f23a7ae6ca8.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C3840%2C2160&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="37" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">Luchará por las familias trabajadoras, por la protección de nuestra democracia, y por presentar a Washington un liderazgo responsable y centrado en el pueblo. Se enfrentará al republicano David Valadao, quien una y otra vez ha favorecido a los intereses corporativos sobre las necesidades de nuestras comunidades.La campaña de Randy se basa en la creencia de que todos- sin importar el código postal, número de seguro social u otros antecedentes- merecen una verdadera oportunidad. ¡Con tu apoyo, podemos construir un mejor futuro para el Valle de San Joaquín y más allá!

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We must fix our broken systemYou’ve seen the videos. Unidentified masked men kidnapping innocent mothers selling fruit, or ripping children away from their parents. The current policies of blanket detention and deportation are unconstitutional and un-American. As the son of immigrants from Mexico, this is personal to me. We need a working system that protects our communities while providing a path to citizenship so our undocumented neighbors, friends and coworkers aren’t forced to live in the shadows. Bring home our deported veteransTrump and Valadao have overseen an administration where veterans, who have bravely served and made immense sacrifices for our country, have been deported. The cruelest part about this betrayal is that they are still entitled to a military funeral, so the only way many of them can come back home is in a casket. I will act with urgency to bring our veterans home, and fight for an immigration system that recognizes the dignity of everyone who has bravely served our country. Address the Root CauseMigration doesn’t come out of nowhere. It starts in parts of the world that are unstable, leading workers and families to seek refuge elsewhere. Instead of destabilizing regions overseas and then panicking when the problem shows up at our doorstep, we must work in alliance with other countries to address poverty and political instability that lead migrants to flee their countries in the first place.

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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, &amp; 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: <a href="http://www.villegasforcongress.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.villegasforcongress.com</a>. ### <a href="https://www.facebook.com/VillegasforCongress" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">FACEBOOK</a> | <a href="https://x.com/Villegas_CA22" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">TWITTER </a>###

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).

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KERN COUNTY, CA — Today, 15 California elected officials and 10 community leaders are announcing their support for Randy Villegas for Congress in California's 22nd Congressional District.Just over one week ago, Villegas launched his grassroots campaign for U.S. Congress in California’s 22nd Congressional District.CA-22 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.The list of endorsers for Villegas 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 CathyJorgensen, 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.Villegas’s campaign launch defined him as the clear Democratic frontrunner in CA-22, a fact that today’s endorsements further emphasize. “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 would be proud to have Dr. Randy Villegas represent Bakersfield in Congress. Like me, he was brought up in a hard working family and has made a life for himself. He isn't putting on a show for voters. Randy is a leader who can relate to the people who call California’s 22nd Congressional District home,” said Chad Garcia, Bakersfield business leader and combat veteran."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.“While Valadao supports a budget that threatens my community’s healthcare, Randy has been showing up, standing with people in my community to fight back. He knows how much is at stake and is fighting to make sure thousands in CD 22 don’t lose the care they count on.” said Megan Russell, Kern County Advocate.“I am proud to endorse Randy Villegas in his bid to unseat David Valadao. Under Valadao’s leadership, I've seen firsthand how delays in healthcare funding and attacks on access have devastated lives here in the Central Valley. Randy Villegas isn’t waiting to fix it, and neither should you,” said Jevon Price, Tulare Local Healthcare District Board Area 3 Director.“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 the real deal. He understands the needs of the labor force that powers our community, and he will be a powerful voice for us in Congress. It is about time that we received true representation, and I am confident that Randy is the best man for the job,” said Niessen Foster, Tulare Labor Leader.“I support Randy Villegas for Congress, because he is a homegrown leader with heart, vision, and lived experiences. He’s shown us that he will truly fight for working families in the Central Valley,” said Bryan Osorio, Delano City Councilman.“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.“Randy Villegas is the best candidate for this job because of his dedication to education and community. He is a genuine advocate for our friends and neighbors here in the Central Valley. I’m proud to endorse Randy Villegas for Congress,” said Anthony Fuentes Bakersfield School Board of Education Area 2 Trustee.Randy Villegas is a Central Valley native, son of immigrants, and a local educator. 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, &amp; 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 community college professor and school board member, Randy has delivered for working families by standing up for the best interest 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: <a href="http://www.villegasforcongress.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.villegasforcongress.com</a>.###<a href="https://www.facebook.com/VillegasforCongress" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">FACEBOOK</a> | <a href="https://x.com/Villegas_CA22" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">TWITTER</a>###

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Universal higher education and trade schoolsGetting an education used to be affordable in this country, but then we started treating it like a business. Now millions of young Americans have enough student debt to last a lifetime. In order to build up our young people to enter the competitive global workforce, we must make public colleges - career, technical and community - tuition free, and take on the out-of-control student debt crisis.Build more schoolsSome students in my district drive four hours a day just to pursue their education. We need higher education based locally in our communities, all over the country. Our education system needs to meet the needs of our younger generations, and create more job and apprenticeship centers that allow people to contribute to our economy without the need for a two-year or four-year degree.Invest in our students, teachers and school staffTeachers and education staff deserve salaries they can plan for a future with, and classroom sizes small enough to steward every child’s development. Our education workers are vital for our society and it’s time they were treated like it. As a school board trustee, I have fought for and successfully raised wages for our teachers, custodians, nutritional workers and bus drivers who are often the first face students see every day. We must invest in our students and communities, not tax breaks for billionaires.

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Ban Congressmembers from trading stocks &amp; becoming lobbyistsMembers of Congress within both political parties are trading stocks that "beat the market," making millions, while working class families are a missed paycheck away from homelessness. When they leave office, they become lobbyists and enrich themselves and the next Congressmember all over again. It doesn’t take a political science professor to understand that this enormous conflict of interest must end.Stop corporations and billionaires from buying electionsThe disastrous Citizens United Supreme Court decision has created a political environment where elections are bought and paid for by the corporations ripping working families off every day. We must seek every legal avenue available to end Citizens United, and ban corporate PACs from buying influence from politicians and candidates.Congressional Term LimitsRepresenting your community is a privilege, not a lifetime appointment. We need fresh ideas and leadership to move our country forward, and that means we need a limit on how long members can serve in Congress - just like the presidency.

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Medicare for AllI believe healthcare is a human right, and am a strong supporter of Medicare for All. Every other major country already guarantees healthcare as a human right. We also pay more for our healthcare than they do, with worse outcomes. We need a fair, efficient healthcare system that actually looks after us instead of ripping us off, and is simple and accessible to use. No more reading thousands of pages of documents and then insurance companies denying your claims. If you’re sick, you get help.Price caps on medication and careBillionaires and corporations should not get to decide how much you go into debt when we’re sick. Their record-breaking profits come out of our wallets, and it’s time for that to end. I will fight to cap the price of medical procedures and prescription drugs across the board to an affordable rate in line with other major countries.Expand Medicare to include Dental and VisionYou should not need a completely separate kind of coverage to take care of your teeth and eyes. Our families here in the Valley shouldn’t have to drive across the border to get cheaper dental care. Any Medicare for All bill I sign will include Dental and Vision.

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<h5>Villegas Has Raised Over $875,000 Total, More Than Any Democratic Candidate in the Race Has Announced So Far</h5>Kern County, CA – Today, Randy Villegas, candidate for California’s 22nd Congressional District is announcing the biggest fundraising quarter of his campaign so far.&nbsp;Villegas raised $373,860 in the fourth quarter, more than any Democratic candidate has raised in a single quarter in this cycle, bringing his total amount raised for the campaign to over $875,000. With over 17,300 individual donations, he has been the top Democratic fundraiser&nbsp; in the race and is the strongest candidate to defeat Republican Incumbent David Valadao. Villegas has also been endorsed by Senator Bernie Sanders, National Nurses United, and all four Democratic County Committee Chairs in the district.&nbsp;<ul><li>Q4 Total Raised: $373,860</li><li>Total Raised for Campaign: $875,948</li><li>Total Number of Individual Donations: 17,334</li><li>Average Donation Size for Fourth Quarter: $39</li><li>Corporate PAC contributions: $0</li></ul>Notably, Villegas has accomplished this despite not taking a single cent of corporate PAC money. Unlike his opponents, who have both taken hundreds of thousands of dollars in corporate PAC money over their careers from many of the same corporations ripping off working families like PG&amp;E, UnitedHealth, and Comcast. Randy is committed to fighting for the people of the Valley, not corporate interests.&nbsp;“This campaign is fueled by grassroots energy and I am incredibly humbled to receive such an outpouring of support from everyday working class people in this race,” said Randy Villegas. “Every donation, no matter the size, brings us closer to flipping CA-22. This is a testament to the momentum behind us. I am ready to deliver real results for our Central Valley.”&nbsp;####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: <a href="http://www.villegasforcongress.com">www.villegasforcongress.com</a>.

“This campaign is fueled by grassroots energy and I am incredibly humbled to receive such an outpouring of support from everyday working class people in this race,” said Randy Villegas. “Every donation, no matter the size, brings us closer to flipping CA-22. This is a testament to the momentum behind us. I am ready to deliver real results for our Central Valley.”&nbsp;

Randy Villegas Announces Fourth Quarter Fundraising Haul of Over $370,000&nbsp;&nbsp;

No More Endless WarsWhether it’s Iraq, Afghanistan, or Palestine - Americans are sick of endless wars. The only way to bring true safety to our people and servicemen and women is by restoring our place in the world as a leader of peace.Invest our tax dollars at homeWe send billions of our tax dollars to countries on the other side of the world that, unlike us, have universal health care and free higher education, all while our families at home are struggling to make ends meet. Foreign aid for those suffering from extreme poverty and natural disasters is important, but when it comes to war or bailing out other countries, we must get our priorities straight and invest in our own communities, people, and country.

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Stop corporations buying up our homesWe used to talk about the Central Valley as one of the only places in our state where an ordinary family could still afford to buy a home and have a good quality of life. Now that dream is slipping further away as corporate landlords and Wall Street are robbing the American people of their dream of home ownership by buying up entire neighborhoods and pricing us out of the market. I will fight to end corporate ownership of single-family homes.Build affordable housingWe need an ambitious federal program to build an abundance of affordable and safe housing across the country, creating hundreds of thousands of well-paid union jobs in the process.

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<h5>Villegas: “Our community deserves a representative who will look out for them, but Rep. Valadao has sold us out to corporations and billionaires.” </h5>Kern County, California – Today, local professor and school board trustee, Randy Villegas announced his campaign for Congress in the 22nd Congressional District of California. As a first generation American and educator, Villegas has a proven record of fighting for his students and California working families and will fight for our community in Congress.&nbsp;&nbsp; Villegas is running for Congress to stand up for hard working families who are working hard but falling through the cracks, struggling to find jobs that pay a living wage and afford health care costs. Because he understands what it’s like to be a working person in California’s Central Valley, he’ll fight for a more just economy, where everyone who can afford to feed their family, have a safe place to live, save for the future, and get the health care they need without going bankrupt. “My parents raised us to work hard, to look out for one another, and stand up for what’s right. Our community deserves a representative who will look out for them, but Rep. Valadao has sold us out to corporations and billionaires, and is more concerned with cutting Medicaid so he can pass tax cuts for the wealthy than looking out for working families,” said Villegas. “I will fight for my community every day, and work with anyone, to ensure that economic opportunity reaches every part of our community, and that families have access to the essential government programs that keep children fed and healthcare accessible.”&nbsp; About Randy Villegas:&nbsp;Randy is a son of the Central Valley, growing up in a working-class immigrant family. As a child, Randy relied on essential federal programs like SNAP, which are now under attack, often going hungry. Randy worked with his family at the local swap meet (Flea market) on weekends to help them make ends meet. Randy has dedicated his life to public service and working for others. The Central Valley gave Randy and his family their shot at the American Dream.&nbsp; After Middle School graduation, Randy went straight to work at his family’s auto shop. While in college, Randy became involved in the community as a journalist, community organizer, drumline/marching band coach at local schools, and research assistant at CSUB. After graduating from CSU Bakersfield, Randy earned a full-ride Fellowship to UC Santa Cruz, which he attended for his graduate and doctorate degrees. At the age of 25, Randy became a full-time tenure track professor at the College of the Sequoias. Shortly after returning to the Central Valley, and beginning his job, Randy knew his dedication to public service went beyond only teaching. Juggling a full-time job and working towards his Ph.D., Randy was sworn in and appointed to be a trustee for the Visalia Unified Board of Education.&nbsp; Randy was then elected to his seat becoming the only Latino and only Democrat on the school board. Randy’s accomplishments on the school board include updating graduation requirements, so more students are college and career-ready; Increasing investments in our students including 24/7 tutoring support; increased funding for Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA), transportation, and new trailers; Refinancing Measure E, leading to a savings of approximately 6 million dollars for our taxpayers in the district; upgraded facilities across the district, including HVAC, science classroom modernization, and gym restoration; Adapting the district’s first Pride Month resolution.&nbsp; Follow Randy’s campaign on <a href="https://x.com/VillegasforVUSD" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://facebook.com/VillegasforVUSD/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a>.&nbsp; ###

Villegas: “Our community deserves a representative who will look out for them, but Rep. Valadao has sold us out to corporations and billionaires.”Today, local professor and school board trustee, Randy Villegas announced his campaign for Congress in the 22nd Congressional District of California. As a first generation American and educator, Villegas has a proven record of fighting for his students and California working families and will fight for our community in Congress.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Bring prices downKeeping food on the table and lights on gets more expensive every paycheck. Whether it’s groceries, energy bills, or your rent or mortgage, the richest corporations in this country are squeezing us for everything we have. Politicians don’t do anything to fight against price gouging because they get campaign contributions from PG&amp;E, United Health, and BlackRock to buy their silence. We all deserve to be able to pay a fair price to keep our families safe, and not a cent more.Protect Social SecurityAsk someone with a fixed Social Security income and they’ll tell you: their check doesn’t go as far as it used to. Inflation is putting our seniors at risk of falling below the poverty line, and we must make sure they are able to live their golden years with the dignity they deserve.Universal childcare and family leaveThe birth of your child should be the happiest day of your life, but so many Americans now face the reality of bills they can’t afford to pay. Families deserve to be together for the first months of a newborn’s life, and it’s time we joined other major countries in guaranteeing paid parental leave. New Mexico just became the first state to offer universal, no-cost childcare to all residents, and expanding it nationwide would ensure parents can continue their careers without pouring all of their income into breaking even.Raise the minimum wageIf the minimum wage kept up with worker productivity over the past 50 years, it would be $25 an hour. Instead, it’s just $7.25. I dare any sitting DC politician to explain to ordinary Americans how they would survive on $7.25 an hour, let alone support a family. Many full time workers need government programs to survive, which means more middle and working class taxes for us. It’s time to raise the wage so everyone who works hard can have their basic needs met, and ease the burden on our support systems.

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Kern County, CA – Today, Randy Villegas, candidate for California’s 22nd Congressional District issued the following statement after the House voted to restore ACA tax credits for three years:&nbsp;“While this measure passed with bipartisan support in the House today, it is something that should have happened from the beginning,” said Randy Villegas. “Central Valley families are already facing crippling health care costs and being forced out of their coverage due to David Valadao and extremist Republicans drastically gutting our health care. Valadao has refused to do what was right for our communities. If he was really serious about keeping our health care affordable, he would have fought to lower costs before these critical tax credits expired. Instead, he’s undermined the ACA, gutted Medicaid, and put his corporate sponsors ahead of us at every turn.Politicians in DC have two choices: finally make healthcare affordable for hard-working families across the country, or continue to let Big Pharma and insurance corporations rip us off. David Valadao has spent over a decade turning his back on us, and the people of the Central Valley know it's time to kick him out for good. The Valley deserves better.”####Randy Villegas is a Central Valley native, auto repair shop owner, and a local educator. 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 community college professor and school board member, Randy has delivered for working families by standing up for the best interest 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: <a href="http://www.villegasforcongress.com">www.villegasforcongress.com</a>.

Politicians in DC have two choices: finally make healthcare affordable for hard-working families across the country, or continue to let Big Pharma and insurance corporations rip us off. David Valadao has spent over a decade turning his back on us, and the people of the Central Valley know it's time to kick him out for good. The Valley deserves better.

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Protect our communities from extreme weatherAsk any farmer and they’ll tell you: we’re seeing record heat, year after year. If nothing changes, our food, water, and livable temperatures are all at risk. Our farmworkers are already 35% more likely to die from heat-related causes. I will fight to prioritize the health of our farmworkers and our communities, so we can all look forward to a safe and sustainable future.Hold corporate polluters accountableHere in the Central Valley, we suffer from high rates of cancer, asthma and other medical conditions because corporate polluters have been allowed to get away with gas leaks, air pollution and water contamination. These are crimes against nature, but they’re also crimes against our communities. I will fight to hold corporate polluters accountable and keep our communities safe.Protect and expand our public landsValadao and Trump are selling off our sacred national parks to the highest bidder, threatening our country’s natural beauty, wildlife, and polluting our air and water. This needs to end immediately, and we need to expand our National Parks and wildlife conservation programs to ensure they can be enjoyed for generations to come.

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Fight for Oil and Gas WorkersOil and gas workers have kept our lights on for over a century. Any transition to clean and affordable renewable energy must guarantee that all energy workers have well-paid, secure jobs and better wages, so they can keep their own lights on too.End pointless tariffsIf we want to bring back American manufacturing, we need a real plan to make sure we do it right. This includes investing in work and apprenticeship programs, our agricultural, manufacturing, and technology sectors, while working with global partners and making sure they abide by our terms. But angering our trading partners with frivolous tariffs has killed the revenue of farmers, and small businesses across the country.A fair tax systemThree people own more wealth than the bottom half of our entire country, yet they’re the ones getting tax cuts while the rest of us struggle to get by. Working families shouldn’t be highly taxed during a cost of living crisis while the ultra rich use loopholes created by their buddies in Congress to escape paying their fair share. The most effective and fair way to increase government revenue is to tax the top 1% of income earners and wealth holders, and give working families the break we’ve earned.Break up monopolies and fight for small businessesAs a family auto shop owner, I know firsthand that small businesses are the backbone of our economy. Trump and Valadao cater to multinational corporations who are trying to put local farms, services and stores out of business. No corporations should be allowed to become large enough to control an entire sector, and we need incentives and tax breaks for small businesses so they can remain competitive while serving our communities and fueling our economy.Infrastructure JobsHere in the Central Valley, our working families suffer every day from the poor quality of our roads, bridges and even safe and affordable drinking water from their faucets. And these problems are prevalent across the country. We have the power to create millions of well-paid jobs that also serve the needs of our community by building and repairing our crumbling infrastructure, including broadband internet to rural and underserved areas.

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<h5>Villegas Now Clear Front Runner to Take on Republican David Valadao&nbsp;</h5>Kern County, CA – Following the release of quarterly fundraising numbers, Randy Villegas is now the fundraiser leader in the Democratic primary in California’s 22nd Congressional District, having raised $226,000 more than his opponent Assemblywoman Jasmeet Bains so far this election.This quarter, Villegas raised $373,861, while being the only candidate to reject corporate PAC money in the race. This is the most that any Democratic candidate has raised in a single quarter in this primary election so far. By comparison, Bains raised $299,671 this quarter.Throughout the campaign, Villegas has raised $875,948 so far, rapidly outpacing Bains’ $649,821 fundraising total. Over 30% of Villegas’ contributions come from small-dollar (less than $200) donors, whereas only 12% of Bains’ contributions are from small-dollar donors.Remarkably, Villegas has accomplished this thanks to his grassroots donors. He has taken $0 from corporations unlike his opponents, who have been bankrolled over their careers from many of the same corporations ripping off working families like PG&amp;E, UnitedHealth, and Comcast. Randy is committed to fighting for the people of the Valley, not corporate interests.&nbsp;“This campaign is fueled by people who believe in a Central Valley where every voice is heard, every opportunity is within reach, and every family can thrive,” said Randy Villegas. “We’re building a movement, and I’m so grateful for each and every person who’s helping us push this campaign over the finish line.”&nbsp;####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: <a href="http://www.villegasforcongress.com">www.villegasforcongress.com</a>.&nbsp;

Remarkably, Villegas has accomplished this thanks to his grassroots donors. He has taken $0 from corporations unlike his opponents, who have been bankrolled over their careers from many of the same corporations ripping off working families like PG&amp;E, UnitedHealth, and Comcast. Randy is committed to fighting for the people of the Valley, not corporate interests.&nbsp;

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Kern County, CA – Today, Randy Villegas, candidate for California’s 22nd Congressional District issued the following statement regarding ICE’s killing of a 37-year old man:&nbsp;“We have seen too many die at the hands of ICE and the Trump administration. This is already the third shooting and the second life lost in Minneapolis just this month. Our communities must be kept safe, but sending masked and heavily armed ICE agents is not the way to do this” said Randy Villegas. “Instead of protecting our neighbors, ICE and this Administration continue to terrorize us. There must be a full, objective investigation with the involvement of local and state law enforcement. My heart is with the man killed, and everyone else across our country who have been senselessly killed.”&nbsp; ####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: <a href="http://www.villegasforcongress.com">www.villegasforcongress.com</a>.

“We have seen too many die at the hands of ICE and the Trump administration. This is already the third shooting and the second life lost in Minneapolis just this month. Our communities must be kept safe, but sending masked and heavily armed ICE agents is not the way to do this” said Randy Villegas.

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