BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 17: Democratic candidate for U.S. House Randy Villegas and Luis Miranda talks with business owner Jennifer Bernardino (L) during a visit to Jenny’s Crazy Cravings on September 17, 2026 in Bakersfield, California. Villegas, a college professor and former school board member, is challenging incumbent Rep. David Valadao (R-CA) in the state's 22nd District, a Central Valley swing district. Villegas met with small business owners in the Bakersfield area as he campaigns ahead of the general election on November 3. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 17: Democratic candidate for U.S. House Randy Villegas and Luis Miranda (R) make a video for social media during a visit to Jenny’s Crazy Cravings on September 17, 2026 in Bakersfield, California. Villegas, a college professor and former school board member, is challenging incumbent Rep. David Valadao (R-CA) in the state's 22nd District, a Central Valley swing district. Villegas met with small business owners in the Bakersfield area as he campaigns ahead of the general election on November 3. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 17: Democratic candidate for U.S. House Randy Villegas (C) hugs Aztecas Barber Shop owner Lupita Bustos on September 17, 2026 in Bakersfield, California. Villegas, a college professor and former school board member, is challenging incumbent Rep. David Valadao (R-CA) in the state's 22nd District, a Central Valley swing district. Villegas met with small business owners in the Bakersfield area as he campaigns ahead of the general election on November 3. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 17: Democratic candidate for U.S. House Randy Villegas visits Jenny’s Crazy Cravings on September 17, 2026 in Bakersfield, California. Villegas, a college professor and former school board member, is challenging incumbent Rep. David Valadao (R-CA) in the state's 22nd District, a Central Valley swing district. Villegas met with small business owners in the Bakersfield area as he campaigns ahead of the general election on November 3. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 17: Democratic candidate for U.S. House Randy Villegas (C) and Luis Miranda arrive at Aztecas Barber Shop on September 17, 2026 in Bakersfield, California. Villegas, a college professor and former school board member, is challenging incumbent Rep. David Valadao (R-CA) in the state's 22nd District, a Central Valley swing district. Villegas met with small business owners in the Bakersfield area as he campaigns ahead of the general election on November 3. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 17: Democratic candidate for U.S. House Randy Villegas (C) and Luis Miranda get a tour from Aztecas Barber Shop owner Lupita Bustos on September 17, 2026 in Bakersfield, California. Villegas, a college professor and former school board member, is challenging incumbent Rep. David Valadao (R-CA) in the state's 22nd District, a Central Valley swing district. Villegas met with small business owners in the Bakersfield area as he campaigns ahead of the general election on November 3. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 17: Democratic candidate for U.S. House Randy Villegas (C) and Luis Miranda arrive at Aztecas Barber Shop on September 17, 2026 in Bakersfield, California. Villegas, a college professor and former school board member, is challenging incumbent Rep. David Valadao (R-CA) in the state's 22nd District, a Central Valley swing district. Villegas met with small business owners in the Bakersfield area as he campaigns ahead of the general election on November 3. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 17: Democratic candidate for U.S. House Randy Villegas (2nd L) talks with Luis Miranda (R) and the Aztecas Barber Shop owners on September 17, 2026 in Bakersfield, California. Villegas, a college professor and former school board member, is challenging incumbent Rep. David Valadao (R-CA) in the state's 22nd District, a Central Valley swing district. Villegas met with small business owners in the Bakersfield area as he campaigns ahead of the general election on November 3. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)