BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) \u2014 Votes are still being tabulated in California’s 22nd Congressional District primary, where Republican incumbent David Valadao faces two Democratic challengers: Randy Villegas and Assembly Member Dr. Jasmeet Bains.<\/p>\n
Villegas held a watch party at La M\u00f3vida nightclub near downtown Bakersfield alongside the Working Families Party. He received endorsements from U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders and labor leader Dolores Huerta.<\/p>\n
After addressing supporters around 11 p.m., Villegas spoke to members of the press about his campaign.<\/p>\n
“I’m feeling incredibly proud of the campaign that we’ve put together and run here in the Central Valley. I think we’ve shocked a lot of people across this country and I think we’ve shocked a lot of people in power, and I think that’s a good thing.”<\/p>\n
Bains was slated to hold a watch party at the Carpenters Local 743 and Local 99 Hall in downtown Bakersfield, but she abruptly canceled it just as it was set to start in response to a hostage situation nearby.<\/p>\n
She released a statement that reads in part:<\/p>\n
“Members of the public should continue to avoid downtown Bakersfield at this time. My thoughts are with all of the families impacted by this concerning situation.”<\/p>\n
Bains received endorsements from various Democratic members of Congress as well as SEIU 521.<\/p>\n
Valadao opted not to hold a watch party in Hanford Tuesday night, instead remaining in Washington as Congress stayed in session during the primary election in California. Valadao holds a strong grip on his district in the central valley, losing only one term over the last decade. He appears to be the front-runner in this primary as Tuesday rolled into Wednesday.<\/p>\n
Election results are not final until they are certified by the Secretary of State’s office, which must happen by July 10.<\/p>\n
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