# David Valadao

> David Valadao has served as U.S. Representative for California's 22nd Congressional District since 2021. He is a dairy farmer and one of the most moderate House Republicans, representing a district that voted for Joe Biden in 2020.

## Key facts

- Party: Republican
- Office sought: U.S. House of Representatives
- Current office: U.S. Representative, California's 22nd Congressional District
- State: CA
- District: 22
- Race: California's 22nd Congressional District 2026
- Incumbent status: challenger
- Residence: Hanford, CA
- Race rating: Toss-up
- Campaign website: https://valadao.house.gov

## Biography

David Valadao was born on April 14, 1977, in Hanford, California. He attended College of the Sequoias. He is a dairy farmer and businessman. He served in the California State Assembly from 2010 to 2012. He was first elected to Congress in 2012, lost in 2018, and won again in 2020. He represents a district in California's Central Valley. He was one of 10 House Republicans to vote to impeach President Trump in 2021.

## Background

- Education: Attended College of the Sequoias
- Professional background: U.S. Representative (2021–present); Dairy farmer; California state assemblymember (2010–2012)
- Public service: California State Assembly (2010–2012); U.S. Representative (2013–2019, 2021–present)

## Opponents in this race

- [Adam Gray](https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/adam-gray-ca13-2026.md) — Democratic
- [Chuong Vo](https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/chuong-vo-ca45-2026.md) — Republican
- [Derek Tran](https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/derek-tran-ca45-2026.md) — Democratic
- [Randy Villegas](https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/randy-villegas-ca22-2026.md) — Democratic
- [Kevin Lincoln](https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/kevin-lincoln-ca13-2026.md) — Republican

## Sources

- David Valadao — Bioguide Congress.gov: https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/V000129
- California's 22nd Congressional District election, 2026 — Ballotpedia: https://ballotpedia.org/California%27s_22nd_Congressional_District_election,_2026

Last updated: 2026-06-15T20:04:45.472Z

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