Jasmeet Bains Announces Run for California's 22nd Congressional District

Assemblywoman Jasmeet Bains Announces 2026 Congressional Run Against Rep. David Valadao – California Globe

Assemblywoman Jasmeet Bains (D-Delano) announced on Wednesday that she will be running against Congressman David Valadao (R-CA) for the 22nd Congressional District seat in 2026. In a video announcement, Bains, a former physician, said that she is running for Congress primarily because of President Donald Trump’s recent Big Beautiful Bill. Specifically, she pointed out that Medicaid cuts in the bill pushed her to announce following months of spec…

One of Calif.'s most watched House races is about to get more interesting

In the Central Valley, Assemblymember Jasmeet Bains is running for Congress against Rep. David Valadao.

Central Valley Democrat Dr. Jasmeet Bains challenges Rep. David Valadao

Dr. Jasmeet Bains challenges Rep. David Valadao for Central Valley’s congressional seat, spotlighting health care cuts and access issues in the region.

Bains Makes it Official, Challenges Rep. Valadao

KMJ – After months of speculation and hints on her social media feeds, Assemblywoman Dr. Jasmeet Bains (D-Delano) made her bid for Congress official on Wednesday. “I’m a doctor, not a career politician — and I’ve spent my life on the frontlines, listening to Valley families and fighting for their health, their safety, and their future,” said Dr. Bains. “I’m running for Congress because our communities deserve better than broken promises and back…

One of California’s most vulnerable Republicans just got a new challenger

David Valadao gets a congressional challenger from the state Assembly: Jasmeet Bains, a moderate Democrat and doctor from Bakersfield

NRCC Statement on CA-22

If you’re covering radical Democrat Jasmeet Bains, who entered the race to challenge Republican Congressman David Valadao, please consider the following statement:  “Radical Democrat Jasmeet Bains will never represent the values of the Central Valley with her extreme record that sells out hardworking California families. She’s more focused on handing out taxpayer-funded home loans, welfare, […]