David Valadao reclaimed his seat in California's 21st District on Friday, narrowly defeating Democratic incumbent Rep.
Valadao won in 2012 by focusing on local issues like agriculture, but Democrats -- including Cox -- came out swinging during the 2018 midterm elections and claimed seven GOP-held House seats in the Golden State.
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But Valadao also highlighted his independence during the race, criticizing the president over family separations at the nation's southern border.
David Valadao, R-Calif., during his tenure in the House of Representatives.
Valadao reclaimed his seat after losing to a Democrat in 2018.
Valadao's win marks another Republican triumph in the 2020 House races
Though Democrats have ultimately retained control of the House, their losses signaled a potential Republican-controlled House in 2022 and a possible foothold in a state where they have been sidelined for decades