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)

BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 17: Randy Villegas, (R) Democratic candidate for the US House of Representatives in California, talks with a customer during a visit to Aztecas Barber Shop on September 17, 2026 in Bakersfield, California. Democratic nominee Randy Villegas, a college professor and former school board member, is challenging Republican incumbent David Valadao in California’s 22nd Congressional 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 makes a video with 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 talk 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 (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)

BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 17: Democratic candidate for U.S. House Randy Villegas visits 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)