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House Republican David Valadao, who voted for Trump's impeachment, loses reelection in California
CBS News • • nation
Key Points:
- GOP Rep. David Valadao lost his reelection bid in California's 22nd District to Democrat Randy Villegas, marking the last House Republican who voted to impeach Trump over the Jan. 6 Capitol riot to lose or retire.
- Valadao, first elected in 2012 and known for his impeachment vote, was defeated after Villegas, a progressive, advanced from a primary that saw establishment Democrats unsuccessfully support a moderate candidate.
- The race highlighted intraparty Democratic tensions and occurred in a heavily Hispanic district where Latino voter support shifted away from Democrats in 2024 despite declining Trump approval ratings among Latinos nationally.
- Redistricting in California made the district more favorable to Democrats, contributing to Valadao's defeat, despite efforts by House Speaker Mike Johnson and Republicans to emphasize the race's importance for maintaining House control.
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