David Valadao faces reelection after Medicaid cut vote in heavily covered district

Medicaid covers 62% of Rep. David Valadao’s central California district. The Republican voted to cut the program last year and is seeking reelection.

AI-written summary · The Chestnut Post · October 22, 2026 at 8:30 AM EDT · How we use AI

David Valadao faces reelection after Medicaid cut vote in heavily covered district

Republican U.S. Rep. David Valadao is seeking reelection in central California after voting last year to cut Medicaid.

The program covers 62% of residents in his district, according to NPR. That reliance raises questions about whether his vote will affect his chances of winning another term.

Originally reported by NPR. Read the full story at NPR

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