California Republican Rep. David Valadao elected to represent the state's 22nd Congressional District - Fox News

David Valadao will win re-election over Democratic challenger Rudy Salas for California's 22nd Congressional District, The Associated Press projects.

Valadao, who is currently representing California’s 21st District, sought re-election in the neighboring district after congressional lines were redrawn in the state.

David Valadao, R-Calif., poses during a ceremonial re-enactment of his swearing-in ceremony in the Rayburn Room on Capitol Hill in Washington on Jan.

6 Capitol riot and Democrats saw the election as an opportunity to capitalize on his vote.

David Valadao, R-Calif., speaks during the news conference on the Invest to Protect Act outside the Capitol on Thursday, May 12, 2022. .

Salas, the only Democratic candidate took 45.4% of the total vote while Valadao took 25.6% in a contest with two other Republicans

Together, the Republicans took 54.6% of the total vote

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California’s 22nd district has historically favored Democrats, voting to back Hillary Clinton in the 2016 presidential election with 55.5% over Trump’s 38.9%