About this race
By: DDHQ Automation
In California's 22nd Congressional District, the upcoming election features Republican incumbent David Valadao and Democratic challenger Rudy Salas. Valadao, aged 47, has served as a U.S. Representative and is a dairy farmer by profession. His opponent, Salas, is approximately 44 years old and an alumnus of the University of California at Los Angeles. Salas previously served in the California State Assembly.
The current composition of the United States House of Representatives consists of 212 Democrats and 220 Republicans, with three vacancies. In California's 22nd District, the population is predominantly Hispanic, accounting for 71% of the residents. Non-Hispanic Whites make up 16%, followed by Black and Asian communities at 6% and 5%, respectively.
The district leans Democratic in presidential elections, with Joe Biden winning by a 13% margin in 2020. However, the district saw a Republican victory in the 2022 House elections, with Valadao prevailing by a narrow margin of approximately 3%. This district is expected to be highly competitive in the upcoming House elections.
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