https://www.kvpr.org/tags/randy-villegas Randy Villegas en-US Copyright Thu, 21 May 2026 20:43:16 GMT https://www.kvpr.org/government-politics/2026-05-21/national-democrats-said-theyd-stay-out-of-this-california-race-then-they-picked-a-side In the Central Valley, Democratic officials are betting that a candidate running to the middle will woo enough swing voters to topple incumbent Republican Rep. David Valadao. Thu, 21 May 2026 20:43:16 GMT https://www.kvpr.org/government-politics/2026-05-21/national-democrats-said-theyd-stay-out-of-this-california-race-then-they-picked-a-side Maya C. Miller / Calmatters