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Randy Villegas @villegas4congress.bsky.social · 2d

Read the full article here: calmatters.org/politics/202...

Voter turnout is low in this California region, but people are tuning in for the Newsom v. Trump showdown

Most Central Valley voters don’t know the term “Proposition 50.” But they’ll weigh in on whether California should draw new maps to fight Texas’s gerrymander.

calmatters.org

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Randy Villegas @villegas4congress.bsky.social · 2d

Trump is trying to rig our democracy so he can cut health care and hand out more tax breaks to billionaires. Prop 50 is our chance to fight back. As we meet people where they are, we need to talk about the issues that impact them and remind folks that their vote is their power.

Cal Matters: In the Central Valley, Prop. 50 is a fight between Newsom’s California and GOP’s Washington

"Can I count on you to vote ‘Yes’ on it?”

At the Kern County Fair in Bakersfield, past the Ferris wheel and rows of food stalls...congressional candidate and educator Randy Villegas shook hands and snapped selfies in the exhibit hall with fairgoers at Democrats’ pamphlet-laden table.

Nearby waited Villegas’s former drumline student Nickolas Orozco, 29... Although he was raised in a Democratic household, Orozco adopted more conservative views post-graduation when he moved to North Carolina. Now, back in Bakersfield, he considers himself a “true neutral” politically. He has supported both Democrats and Republicans in the past, and his top concerns are affordable housing and resources for K-12 schools.

Orozco’s stern expression melted into a grin as his former teacher greeted him with a hearty handshake and slap on the back. He told Villegas he knew “little to nothing” about the upcoming special election and was at the Democrats’ booth to learn more.

“Educate me, like you used to,” Orozco said.

As Villegas explained how congressional districts are drawn every 10 years after the Census to ensure proportional representation, Orozco interjected.

“I think I may have lied, I heard about this,” he said excitedly. “This is happening in Texas.”

Yes, Villegas said, Texas Republicans redrew their maps this summer, in the middle of the decade, to help their party keep control of the U.S. House. In response, California is asking voters to temporarily suspend its current maps, drawn by an independent citizens commission, and instead adopt gerrymandered districts that favor Democrats for the next five years. Ballots are already going to voters.

“Can I count on you to vote ‘Yes’ on it?” Villegas ultimately asked.

“I don’t see why not,” Orozco replied. “I mean, we’ve got to stand up to Texas!”

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Randy Villegas @villegas4congress.bsky.social · 3d

EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT: We have now raised over half a million dollars! 🎉

I'm proud to be the top-raising Democrat in this race, and I'm even prouder about how we're doing it. No corporate PACs, just people like US who believe working families in the Central Valley and beyond deserve a better deal.

THANKS TO YOU OUR CAMPAIGN IS FUNDED BY WORKING PEOPLE, NOT CORPORATE BILLIONAIRES.
$501,981
TOTAL RAISED A 5,167
INDIVIDUAL DONORS
$62
AVERAGE DONATION

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Randy Villegas @villegas4congress.bsky.social · 4d

Our campaign is about meeting people where they are — like at the Kern County Fair!

Across the Valley, working families from every background want the same thing: a fair shot at a dignified life. That’s why I’m running for Congress — to make sure every family in our Valley has that chance.

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Randy Villegas @villegas4congress.bsky.social · 4d

Families in the Central Valley can’t afford to wait for leaders who’ve sold us out to corporate donors.

CA-22 deserves a new generation of representation — one with the energy, passion, and vision to meet this moment. Proud to have Leaders We Deserve by my side in this fight ✊

David Hogg @davidhogg.bsky.social · 5d

Proud to announce Leaders We Deserve is making 4 endorsements, including our first incumbent challenger. Our candidates don’t take corporate $, have beaten the GOP in court, taken on big polluters, reduced gun violence, and will serve their communities – not special interests.

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Swing Left Los Feliz @swingleftlosfeliz.bsky.social · 10d

We attended an event for @villegas4congress.bsky.social and were very impressed. A true progressive who needs our support in order to make California’s 22nd Congressional district blue again. This race is very winnable, so please consider donating to the campaign. secure.actblue.com/donate/rvc-w...

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Hilary @hilarycarter.bsky.social · 17d

To all my friends in the #CentralValley, please check out the platform that @villegas4congress.bsky.social is running on. I love this campaign video he put out.

Randy Villegas @villegas4congress.bsky.social · 23d

My parents risked everything for a better life. I learned what it means to work hard, to sacrifice, and to push forward even when it meant going without. I’m running for Congress to make sure the families who feed the nation never go without food on our own tables.

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Natty🇺🇸🇺🇦🇨🇦🏐🏈🐕🐴📎 @grillnatty.bsky.social · 18d

#California check out Randy!

Randy Villegas @villegas4congress.bsky.social · 23d

My parents risked everything for a better life. I learned what it means to work hard, to sacrifice, and to push forward even when it meant going without. I’m running for Congress to make sure the families who feed the nation never go without food on our own tables.

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Jess Craven ❌👑 @jesscraven101.bsky.social · 19d

I love this candidate!

Randy Villegas @villegas4congress.bsky.social · 23d

My parents risked everything for a better life. I learned what it means to work hard, to sacrifice, and to push forward even when it meant going without. I’m running for Congress to make sure the families who feed the nation never go without food on our own tables.

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BrownIsBeautiful @tbuck501.bsky.social · 22d

¡Órale! A man of the people! Voters of California’s Central Valley, vote Villegas!

Randy Villegas @villegas4congress.bsky.social · 23d

My parents risked everything for a better life. I learned what it means to work hard, to sacrifice, and to push forward even when it meant going without. I’m running for Congress to make sure the families who feed the nation never go without food on our own tables.

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California Working Families Party @caworkingfamilies.bsky.social · 23d

We’re with Randy!

The Central Valley needs a champion for #WorkingFamilies in Congress, not another sell out.

Randy Villegas @villegas4congress.bsky.social · 23d

My parents risked everything for a better life. I learned what it means to work hard, to sacrifice, and to push forward even when it meant going without. I’m running for Congress to make sure the families who feed the nation never go without food on our own tables.

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California Working Families Party @caworkingfamilies.bsky.social · 15d

@villegas4congress.bsky.social is the ONLY candidate in the race for CA-22 to reject corporate PAC funds and we're proud to be supporting him. He's running to represent working families, not corporate interests.

prospect.org/politics/202...

Conservative Dem Compares Ad About Her Corporate Donations to ‘Political Violence’

Assemblymember Jasmeet Bains took PAC money from 53 corporations that also donated to the incumbent Republican she’s running against. She said a progressive challenger pointing that out is a form of violence.

prospect.org

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Randy Villegas @villegas4congress.bsky.social · 15d

The reason so many people have lost faith in the Democratic Party is that far too many elected Democrats are beholden to the same corporate donors jacking up prices for working families. I’m proud to be the only candidate in this race, Democrat or Republican, not taking corporate PAC money.

Candidates for CA-22 rejecting corporate PAC money.

Randy Villegas, Democratic challenger (check mark)

Jasmeet Bains, Democratic Challenger (red X)

David Valadao, Republican Incumbent (red X)

Villegas for Congress.

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Rachel ❌👑 🫘 @rdillon1533.bsky.social · 17d

Everyone - watch his great ad and then show @villegas4congress.bsky.social some Bluesky love 💙 (especially if you're in #California)

Randy Villegas @villegas4congress.bsky.social · 23d

My parents risked everything for a better life. I learned what it means to work hard, to sacrifice, and to push forward even when it meant going without. I’m running for Congress to make sure the families who feed the nation never go without food on our own tables.

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Randy Villegas @villegas4congress.bsky.social · 19d

Call David Valadao's office and demand he do everything he can to force ICE to disclose her location and bring Harjit home!

☎️ David Valadao's offices:
DC - (202) 225-4695
Bakersfield - (661) 864-7736
Hanford - (559) 460-6070

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Randy Villegas @villegas4congress.bsky.social · 22d

Unlike Valadao, I am not taking any contributions from corporate PACs because elected officials should be accountable to their constituents only, not big corporations and special interests.

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Randy Villegas @villegas4congress.bsky.social · 22d

Nexstar Media Group pulled programming off the air in response to threats from this administration in the hopes that the FCC would approve a multi-billion dollar merger they are seeking.

Nexstar gives to politicians in both parties, including Valadao to buy influence & increase their bottom line.

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Randy Villegas @villegas4congress.bsky.social · 22d

If you want to know why our elected officials and big corporations aren’t willing to stand up for our Constitution and freedom of speech, just follow the money.

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Randy Villegas @villegas4congress.bsky.social · 22d

Donald Trump is using the full force of the federal government to attack people who disagree with him.

This should be a five-alarm fire for anyone who claims to believe in the First Amendment, but David Valadao has been silent.

CNBC @cnbc.com · 23d

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Randy Villegas @villegas4congress.bsky.social · 23d

As a working class candidate who isn't taking any corporate PAC money, I need grassroots support in the Central Valley and across the country to build a team and get our message out to win this campaign.

Chip in $5, $50, or whatever you can now to help us get there! Randy.vote/donate

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Randy Villegas @villegas4congress.bsky.social · 23d

My parents risked everything for a better life. I learned what it means to work hard, to sacrifice, and to push forward even when it meant going without. I’m running for Congress to make sure the families who feed the nation never go without food on our own tables.

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Randy Villegas @villegas4congress.bsky.social · Sep 10

Political violence is unacceptable and we must debate ideas with words, not weapons. My thoughts are with Charlie Kirk’s family.

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Randy Villegas @villegas4congress.bsky.social · Sep 7

Roses are in full bloom, and so is our community 🌹 Honored to celebrate the Wasco Rose Festival @wascorosefest ❤️

#CA22 #wasco #allroadsleadhome #villegasforthevalley #villegasforcongress #community #centralvalley #heartofcali

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Randy Villegas @villegas4congress.bsky.social · Sep 5

Valadao's tariffs and policies are costing us jobs. We deserve better here in the Valley and across the country.

#ca22 #congress #villegasforcongress

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Randy Villegas @villegas4congress.bsky.social · Sep 5

As of now, Rep David Valadao has not signed the discharge petition to release the Epstein Files. If I were in office, I would have signed it without hesitation.

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