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“David Valadao and Washington Republicans had every opportunity to extend ACA tax credits before they expired and chose not to. As a physician, I see firsthand how essential these tax credits are to keeping health care affordable and watched Valadao do nothing as costs exploded. I am grateful today that working families will finally see some relief – it’s the least Congress can do. But let’s be clear: Valadao’s role is too little, too late. He can’t undo the damage he’s caused, the trust he’s broken, or the fact that he repeatedly sold the Valley out. We deserve a representative who understands the health care crisis and will go to Washington to address it.”-Dr. Jasmeet Bains

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“I know the power of the word genocide and respect its moral weight because, in many ways, it shaped my own life. As the daughter of Sikh immigrants, my family fled to America to escape persecution, searching for safety and opportunity.&nbsp; I authored legislation officially declaring Sikh genocide - acknowledging&nbsp; the deep and lasting trauma experienced by my family and many others.&nbsp; I approach the word genocide with care, and I don’t believe it applies to Israel.&nbsp;&nbsp;"I believe Israel is a critical ally and has the right to exist, defend itself, and live in peace.&nbsp;&nbsp; As a doctor, I also believe we have a moral responsibility to prevent human suffering and ensure aid reaches civilians in need – and that we can and must achieve lasting peace for both Israel and Palestine. Those values are not mutually exclusive. We need leaders in Congress who approach these issues with the seriousness and thoughtfulness they deserve – not soundbites or false choices – and that will continue to be my focus.”-Dr. Jasmeet Bains

<h2 style="text-align: center">Dr. Jasmeet Bains Announces Powerful Wave of Endorsements from Labor Unions and Members of Congress</h2>BAKERSFIELD, CA — Less than a week after launching her campaign for Congress in California’s 22nd District, frontline physician and State Assemblymember Dr. Jasmeet Bains is announcing a broad and diverse coalition of endorsements — signaling strong momentum and wide-ranging support for her campaign to unseat Republican Rep. David Valadao.Dr. Bains’ early endorsements show deep bipartisan support in the district and span the full breadth of California’s Democratic leadership in Congress, with backing from leading members of the Asian Pacific American, Latino, and Women’s Caucuses — as well as leaders in the local labor movement and frontline and swing district fighters who know what it takes to win in the Central Valley.Rep. Adam Gray (CA-13): “I know what it takes to win tough races in the Central Valley — and I know Jasmeet Bains has what it takes to do it too. She’s a doctor, a fighter, and a champion for the working families who too often get left behind in Washington. I’m proud to stand with Jasmeet because she knows how to build coalitions, deliver results, and put this Valley first — every single day.”Rep. Luz Rivas (CA-29): "As a Latina and a woman in Congress, I know how important it is to have more voices like Dr. Jasmeet Bains at the table. She’s a barrier-breaker, a dedicated public servant, and exactly the kind of leader we need fighting for California’s families. I’m proud to support her."Rep. Laura Friedman (CA-30): “Dr. Jasmeet Bains understands that leadership means: listening to, and fighting like hell for, the communities you serve. From the floor of the State Assembly to the clinic where she continues treating patients, she’s shown up for families when they needed her most. Congress needs more leaders with Dr. Bains' integrity, courage, and compassion.”Rep. Dave Min (CA-47): “Dr. Bains represents the best of California: smart, pragmatic, and deeply committed to the people she serves. She’s never been afraid to take on tough fights or stand up for what’s right, whether for her patients or her constituents. In a time when fundamental health care is under attack more than ever before, I’m excited to support the doctor in this race and can’t wait to welcome her to Congress.”Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28): “As Chair Emerita of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus and a longtime leader with ASPIRE PAC, I know how vital it is to elect leaders who reflect our diverse communities and deliver for working families. Dr. Jasmeet Bains has broken barriers in medicine and public service, and I know she’ll bring that same dedication and determination to Congress. I’m honored to support her.”Rep. Ami Bera (CA‑06): "As a fellow physician and someone who’s fought to defend the Affordable Care Act, I know Jasmeet Bains will be a strong voice for accessible, high-quality healthcare in Congress. She’s smart, pragmatic, and deeply committed to public service— exactly what our communities need in these times. I’m proud to stand with her as she brings her expertise and compassion to DC."Rep. Julia Brownley (CA‑26): “Dr. Jasmeet Bains has demonstrated the leadership, integrity, and deep community roots we need in federal office. As a Representative who’s spent years advocating for families and public health, I’m excited by the chance to work alongside Dr. Bains — because she’ll deliver mainstream solutions that lift everyone up.”Rep. Norma Torres (CA-35): "As a former 9-1-1 dispatcher, I know what it means to serve on the front lines for our communities—and so does Dr. Jasmeet Bains. She’s cared for patients in under-resourced clinics, stood with working families in the State Assembly, and fought for safer, healthier neighborhoods in the Central Valley. Jasmeet understands that public health, public safety, and workers’ rights are all connected—and she’ll be a relentless advocate for all three in Congress. I’m proud to endorse her."Two of California’s most prominent labor unions are also endorsing Dr. Bains: SEIU California, representing healthcare, child care, and public service workers, and IBEW Local 428, the Central Valley’s electrical workers union.SEIU California: “Dr. Jasmeet Bains is SEIU members’ choice for Congress because she’s fighting for our lives, our kids’ healthcare, and home care our seniors need to thrive. Growing up in the Valley, Dr. Bains knows that we struggle with the basics other regions take for granted – being able to take your kids to the doctor when they’re sick, or have an emergency room nearby when the worst case scenario becomes your reality. David Valadao’s vote for $1 trillion in health care cuts will make things worse and result in preventable deaths. We need a leader like Jasmeet in Congress – someone who is fighting for the people in the Central Valley, not billionaires, and we’ll be working hard every day to make sure she wins.IBEW Local 428: "IBEW Local 428 is proud to endorse Dr. Jasmeet Bains for Congress. As an advocate for working families, a trusted community leader, and a professional who understands the value of good jobs and strong labor protections, Dr. Bains is exactly the kind of leader we need in Washington. We look forward to working with her to build an economy that puts workers and their families first."“I’m proud to have the support of the people who power our movement — frontline workers and fighters for justice in Congress,” said Dr. Bains. “This campaign is about delivering for the Valley, and I’m ready to bring our voices to Washington.”Dr. Bains is a family and addiction doctor, daughter of immigrants, and the first Sikh American elected to the California Legislature who continues to serve patients at her hometown clinic in Delano. She is running to defeat Republican Rep. David Valadao, who voted for the largest cuts to Medi-Cal and public health in American history.For more information, visit<a href="http://www.bainsforcongress.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a><a href="http://DrJasmeetBains.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">DrJasmeetBains.com</a> and follow @DrJasmeetBains on social media.###Dr. Jasmeet Bains is a Central Valley doctor and State Assemblymember who has spent her life fighting for working families. The daughter of immigrants and a Delano native, she served on the frontlines of California’s wildfires and the COVID-19 pandemic before winning office in 2022. In Sacramento, she’s delivered results — from tackling the fentanyl crisis to bringing a new medical school to Kern County — and continues to lead the fight for healthcare, clean water, and dignity for vulnerable Californians, all while still treating patients at her hometown clinic on weekends.California’s 22nd Congressional District spans parts of Kern, Tulare, and Kings Counties — including many communities Dr. Bains already represents in the State Assembly.

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Nuestro congresista, David Valadao, acaba de votar a favor del mayor recorte a la atención médica en la historia, para darles beneficios fiscales a Wall Street y a los multimillonarios.Ningún otro distrito en el país tiene tantas familias en Medicaid. Y en ningún otro lugar hay tanto que perder.Ahora que Valadao nos traicionó, es hora de llamar a la Dra. Jasmeet Bains.

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Check the Facts: 1. SB 542, 7/14/25; AB 2372, 2/12/24; San Joaquin Valley UAPCD. 2. Financial Disclosure Report, Congress Candidate Randy Villegas, 5/9/25; Corporate Accountability, accessed 1/7/26. 3. SB 49, 93/25; AB 2357, 8/29/24. 4. CNN. 4/12/26; The New York Times, 4/10/19. 5. AB 2274, 5/18/26; AB 2273, 5/18/26. 6. Los Angeles Times, 12/19/25. 7. AB 1203, 9/12/23; AB 33, 9/14/23; SB 101, 6/13/25; Campaign Website. 8. X, @Villegas_CA22, Retweet, 6/30/20; Villegas For Congress, accessed 1/7/26.

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"As a former 9-1-1 dispatcher, I know what it means to serve on the front lines for our communities – and so does Dr. Jasmeet Bains. She’s cared for patients in under-resourced clinics, stood with working families in the State Assembly, and fought for safer, healthier neighborhoods in the Central Valley. Jasmeet understands that public health, public safety, and workers’ rights are all connected – and she’ll be a relentless advocate for all three in Congress. I’m proud to endorse her." – Rep. Norma Torres (CA-35)

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<h2 style="text-align: left;">What voters need to know</h2>Overview:Dr. Jasmeet Bains is the candidate for Congress who has what it takes to protect Valley families from Donald Trump and David Valadao.&nbsp; Randy Villegas can’t be trusted to protect the Valley.&nbsp;It is important for voters to hear from Latino validators in both positive and negative communication. Voters should see on broadcast AND cable, see more on the go, and read about a Doctor who fights for the Valley:<ul><li>The daughter of immigrants, Dr. Bains has spent her career caring for the people Trump and Valadao are hurting the most. As an Assemblymember, she fought insurance companies to help more families get the medical care they need.&nbsp; </li><li>In Congress, Dr. Bains will protect our communities from Trump’s lawless actions and restore the Medi-Cal funding that Valadao voted to cut. She’ll make health care more affordable by expanding Medi-Cal, not taking it away.&nbsp; </li><li>Local firefighters, nurses and frontline workers all back Bains for Congress because she fights for the Valley.</li></ul>Democrats and left-leaning NPP voters should also see more on the go and read:<ul><li>Dr. Bains is the only candidate with a record protecting Valley families, standing up to Trump’s lawless attacks and working to make life more affordable. </li><li>Dr. Jasmeet Bains is protecting our families from ICE. In the State Assembly, Dr. Bains introduced legislation to protect our schools from the increased fear of ICE. She voted for the “No Vigilantes Act” to require ICE to identify themselves and prevent ICE from invading and operating at schools, churches and hospitals. </li><li>Dr. Bains serves on the frontlines during wildfires as a medical first responder, providing emergency care to firefighters and people who have been evacuated. </li><li>Dr. Bains is leading the effort to build a UC medical school in Kern County to expand access to health care and create local jobs </li><li>Dr. Bains has fought to lower costs — opposing higher gas taxes and cutting taxes for working families and veterans. </li><li>Dr. Bains led the fight to crack down on fentanyl traffickers and expand mental health and addiction care.</li><li>And now, Planned Parenthood Action Fund is backing Dr. Bains.</li></ul>Voters who receive communications in Spanish should see, see on the go, and read messages focused on the following:<ul><li>As a family doctor, Dr. Jasmeet Bains will lead the fight to restore Medi-Cal funding. </li><li>She is focused on the safety of our communities and will protect our communities from the abuses of ICE, and she’s the only candidate endorsed by local police and firefighters</li><li>She is fighting to bring down the cost of living, including by eliminating the gas tax.</li></ul>Voters should see on broadcast AND cable, see more on the go and read that Randy Villegas is a politician who can’t be trusted to protect the Valley:<ul><li>As a member of the Visalia School Board, Villegas helped cover up multiple cases of sexual abuse against children, approving secret, multi-million-dollar legal settlements that were intended to “keep the community in the dark forever.” That was one of 5 taxpayer-funded secret settlements — totaling nearly $15 million — that Villegas voted for.&nbsp; </li><li>Behind Randy Villegas’s campaign talk, his record shows he’s out of touch with Valley families. Villegas says he is running to fight corporations, but he has personally invested thousands of dollars in the Wall Street company BlackRock, which owns some of the world’s worst corporate polluters who poison our water. Villegas publicly supports big tax increases on working people and even expressed support for extreme policies like defund the police.<a href="/sources.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SOURCE</a></li></ul>See ZIP codes for CA-22 here: 93606 | 93234 | 93256 | 93706 | 93206 | 93308 | 93272 | 93280 | 93307 | 93306| 93627 | 93287 | 93660 | 93609 | 93239 | 93631 | 93261 | 93230 | 93304 | 93241 | 93722 | 93314 | 93608 | 93218 | 93652 | 93630 | 93723 | 93313 | 93247 | 93000 | 93263 | 93249 | 93711 | 93267 | 93257 | 93725 | 93637 | 93656 | 93202 | 93662 | 93504 | 93219 | 93270 | 93215 | 93258 | 93624 | 93301 | 93250 | 93210 | 93668 | 93203 | 93212 | 93274 | 93201 | 93640 | 93245 | 93266 | 93242 | 93305| 93622 | 93309Updated: May 19, 2026

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<h2>La Dra. Jasmeet Bains lanza campaña para el Congreso en el Distrito 22 de California</h2>“Soy doctora, no una política de carrera — y he dedicado mi vida a estar en la primera línea, escuchando a las familias del Valle y luchando por su salud, su seguridad y su futuro,” dijo la Dra. Bains. “Me postulo al Congreso porque nuestras comunidades merecen algo mejor que promesas rotas y acuerdos en secreto. Mi comunidad está cansada de quedarse atrás.&nbsp; Merecemos una representante que dé la cara y luche por el Valle.”<h2 style="text-align: center"><a href="https://drjasmeetbains.com/news/la-dra-jasmeet-bains-lanza-campaa-para-el-congreso-en-el-distrito-22-de-california" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">LEA MÁS</a></h2>

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“As a doctor, I’ve seen firsthand how Medicaid has been a lifeline for working families, seniors, and children across the Central Valley. For sixty years, this program has helped people get the care they need — from prenatal checkups to cancer treatments to addiction recovery.We should be building on that progress. Instead, Washington politicians are playing games with people’s lives. My opponent, David Valadao, voted to slash Medicaid funding and kick millions off their coverage. That’s not leadership — that’s cruelty.In Congress, I’ll do what I’ve always done as a doctor and as a legislator: fight for the health and dignity of every person I serve. That means protecting and expanding Medicaid, lowering costs, and making sure no family has to choose between going to the doctor and paying the rent.”-Dr. Jasmeet Bains

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<img src="https://run.imgix.net/3b23241c-f505-49b8-8571-dd60140c2515/2a3cb7b9-e3bd-42bb-ab00-cc3121d6a868/2a3cb7b9-e3bd-42bb-ab00-cc3121d6a868.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=126%2C0%2C442%2C533&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="right" alignwidth="25" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed"><h3>La Dra. Jasmeet Bains no es una política de carrera. Es una médica de familia que ha dedicado su vida a cuidar de las familias trabajadoras, a combatir las desigualdades en salud y a estar presente cuando más importa.</h3>Criada en Delano, hija de inmigrantes de primera generación, la Dra. Bains vio a sus padres construir una vida desde cero. Su padre trabajaba como mecánico y su madre, contadora. Juntos, le inculcaron los valores que aún la guían hoy: servicio, sacrificio y defender lo correcto, sin importar las adversidades.<img src="https://run.imgix.net/3b23241c-f505-49b8-8571-dd60140c2515/24e2fac1-1b64-40e6-82a6-e62753ac0303/24e2fac1-1b64-40e6-82a6-e62753ac0303.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C800%2C534&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="25" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">Tras graduarse de medicina, la Dra. Bains regresó a casa, decidida a ejercer la medicina en la comunidad que la vio crecer. Completó su residencia en la Clínica Sierra Vista, atendiendo a pacientes que a menudo no tenían a quién recurrir: padres con enfermedades crónicas, niños con asma, veteranos con problemas de adicción. Luchó por ampliar el acceso a la atención médica en comunidades donde a menudo era la única médica disponible.<img src="https://run.imgix.net/3b23241c-f505-49b8-8571-dd60140c2515/400ec454-9988-428b-b1ed-772635c4542f/400ec454-9988-428b-b1ed-772635c4542f.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C640%2C640&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="right" alignwidth="30" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">Cuando ocurrió el desastre, la Dra. Bains no dudó. Durante los devastadores incendios forestales de California, se desempeñó como Directora Médica del Valle Central con el Equipo de Asistencia Médica de California, estableciendo hospitales de campaña y brindando atención de emergencia a evacuados y bomberos. Cuando llegó la COVID-19, estuvo en primera línea, organizando hospitales de emergencia en todo el Valle para proteger a las familias.En 2022, transmitió esa misma urgencia a la Legislatura Estatal. Representando al Distrito 35 de la Asamblea, la Dra. Bains ha logrado resultados tangibles:<ul><li>Obtuvo más de 20 millones de dólares para combatir la adicción al fentanilo y el narcotráfico.</li><li>Lideró la iniciativa para construir una facultad de medicina de la UC en el condado de Kern.</li><li>Recortó los impuestos para madres trabajadoras y veteranos.</li><li>Se opuso a los nuevos impuestos a la gasolina y al aumento de los precios de la energía.</li></ul><img src="https://run.imgix.net/3b23241c-f505-49b8-8571-dd60140c2515/08eb05b1-3485-475b-8c77-fce9341f8d0b/08eb05b1-3485-475b-8c77-fce9341f8d0b.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C736%2C510&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="35" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">Nunca se ha rendido en las luchas difíciles, porque sabe lo que está en juego.La Dra. Bains es una férrea defensora de los más vulnerables. Ha colaborado con organizaciones sin fines de lucro para combatir la trata de personas y la explotación infantil, ha defendido el acceso al agua potable para las personas y las granjas, ha luchado por la equidad sanitaria en las zonas rurales y ha defendido a niños y adultos mayores vulnerables por igual. Como presidenta del Comité de Envejecimiento y Cuidados a Largo Plazo de la Asamblea, lidera la lucha por la dignidad, la seguridad y los servicios para los adultos mayores de California.Su trayectoria no ha pasado desapercibida. Ha sido nombrada Legisladora del Año por CalPACE, la Asociación de Alzheimer y Crime Victims United; galardonada por el Consejo Sikh Americano por romper barreras; y reconocida como Médica del Año por la Cámara de Comercio Negra del Condado de Kern.<img src="https://run.imgix.net/3b23241c-f505-49b8-8571-dd60140c2515/99ed9aca-2d35-4a3a-8759-8bd3c0df8b83/99ed9aca-2d35-4a3a-8759-8bd3c0df8b83.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C8688%2C5792&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="right" alignwidth="35" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">Pero para la Dra. Bains, este trabajo no se trata del reconocimiento. Se trata del impacto. Se trata de luchar por las personas que a menudo son ignoradas y de demostrar que el Valle Central merece líderes que trabajen tan duro como quienes viven aquí.Porque para la Dra. Jasmeet Bains, esto no es política, es personal.

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<img src="https://run.imgix.net/3b23241c-f505-49b8-8571-dd60140c2515/2a3cb7b9-e3bd-42bb-ab00-cc3121d6a868/2a3cb7b9-e3bd-42bb-ab00-cc3121d6a868.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=126%2C0%2C442%2C533&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="right" alignwidth="25" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed"><h3>Dr. Jasmeet Bains isn't a career politician. She’s a family doctor who has dedicated her life to caring for working families, confronting health inequities, and showing up when it matters most.</h3>Raised in Delano, the daughter of first-generation immigrants, Dr. Bains watched her parents build a life from the ground up. Her father worked as a mechanic, while her mother also worked odd jobs to help ensure their children could get an education. Together, they taught Dr. Bains the values that still guide her today: service, sacrifice, and standing up for what’s right – no matter the odds.<img src="https://run.imgix.net/3b23241c-f505-49b8-8571-dd60140c2515/24e2fac1-1b64-40e6-82a6-e62753ac0303/24e2fac1-1b64-40e6-82a6-e62753ac0303.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C800%2C534&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="35" tiltdirection="right" variant="framed">After medical school, Dr. Bains was determined to practice medicine in the community that raised her. She completed her residency at Clinica Sierra Vista, treating patients who often had nowhere else to turn — parents battling chronic illness, children with asthma, veterans fighting addiction. She fought to expand access to healthcare in communities where she was often the only doctor around.<img src="https://run.imgix.net/3b23241c-f505-49b8-8571-dd60140c2515/400ec454-9988-428b-b1ed-772635c4542f/400ec454-9988-428b-b1ed-772635c4542f.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C640%2C640&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="right" alignwidth="30" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed"><img src="https://run.imgix.net/3b23241c-f505-49b8-8571-dd60140c2515/72355466-1b5a-4664-940a-041159a82519/72355466-1b5a-4664-940a-041159a82519.heic?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C3024%2C3780&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="right" alignwidth="25" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">When disaster struck, Dr. Bains didn’t hesitate. During California’s devastating wildfires, she deployed as Chief Medical Officer for the Central Valley with the California Medical Assistance Team, setting up field hospitals and providing emergency care to evacuees and firefighters. When COVID-19 hit, she was on the front lines, organizing surge hospitals across the Valley to keep families safe.In 2022, she brought that same urgency to the State Legislature. Representing the 35th Assembly District, Dr. Bains has delivered real results:<ul><li>Secured over $20 million to fight fentanyl addiction and drug trafficking</li><li>Led the effort to build a&nbsp;UC medical school in Kern County</li><li>Cut taxes for working moms and veterans</li><li>Opposed new gas taxes and higher energy prices</li></ul>She’s never backed down from tough fights — because she knows what’s at stake.Dr. Bains is a fierce advocate for the most vulnerable. She’s partnered with nonprofits to combat human trafficking and child exploitation, championed clean water for people and farms, fought for rural health equity, and stood up for vulnerable children and seniors alike. As Chair of the Assembly’s Aging and Long-term Care Committee, she is leading the charge for dignity, safety, and services for older Californians.Her record hasn’t gone unnoticed. She’s been named Legislator of the Year by CalPACE, the Alzheimer’s Association, and Crime Victims United; honored by the American Sikh Council for breaking barriers; and recognized as Physician of the Year by the Kern County Black Chamber of Commerce.<img src="https://run.imgix.net/3b23241c-f505-49b8-8571-dd60140c2515/99ed9aca-2d35-4a3a-8759-8bd3c0df8b83/99ed9aca-2d35-4a3a-8759-8bd3c0df8b83.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C8688%2C5792&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="32" tiltdirection="right" variant="framed">But for Dr. Bains, this work isn’t about the recognition. It’s about the impact. It's about fighting for the people who are too often overlooked, and proving that the Central Valley deserves leaders who work as hard as the people who live here.Because for Dr. Jasmeet Bains, this isn’t politics – it’s personal.

"The path to the House majority runs through California, and more specifically it's going to run through the Central Valley. Jasmeet Bains is running in one of the most competitive districts in the country, and I can't think of anyone better to take on this tough fight. As a physician, she has been one of the strongest leaders on healthcare in our State Assembly. While Republicans like her opponent vote for the largest healthcare cuts in history, Jasmeet is going to come to Congress with first-hand experience of what the cost of care means to her community. I know that she'll be a valuable addition to our delegation and a strong voice for Central Valley families."– Rep. Zoe Lofgren (CA-18)&nbsp;

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"Yo fui despachadora del 9-1-1, sé lo que significa servir en la primera línea por nuestras comunidades, y la Dra. Jasmeet Bains también lo sabe. Ella ha atendido a pacientes en clínicas con recursos insuficientes, ha defendido a las familias trabajadoras en la Asamblea Estatal y ha luchado por vecindarios más seguros y saludables en el Valle Central. Jasmeet comprende que la salud pública, la seguridad pública y los derechos de los trabajadores están interconectados, y será una defensora incansable de los tres en el Congreso. Me enorgullece respaldarla".– Rep. Norma Torres (CA-35)

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Everyday costs in the Central Valley are squeezing too many families. Dr. Bains will fight to lower the price of essentials — from gas, rent, and utilities to groceries, childcare, and health care — and to make sure paychecks stretch further. She supports commonsense policies to curb inflation and eliminate reckless tariffs that hurt Valley farmers and raise prices on working families.Dr. Bains believes hard work should be rewarded with fair pay. She’ll take on Washington politicians who hand tax to billionaires and big corporations while Valley families are left paying the price.

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DELANO, CA — Today, the DCCC announced that Dr. Jasmeet Bains has been added to its highly competitive ‘Red to Blue’ program, solidifying that Dr. Bains is the strongest candidate to defeat David Valadao in California’s 22nd Congressional District and flip this must-win seat. With deep roots in the Central Valley and a proven record of delivering results, Dr. Bains is building momentum to bring Valley-first leadership to Washington and fight for working families.“I’ve spent my life caring for this community – not from afar, but right here at home. I’ve sat with patients forced to choose between paying for medication or putting food on the table, and I’ve seen what happens when politicians make decisions that rip health care away from families,” said Dr. Jasmeet Bains. “I’m running to ensure the Central Valley finally has a voice in Congress who will fight for us. I’m proud to have the DCCC’s support as we build a campaign rooted in this community – powered by health care workers, teachers, union workers, law enforcement, first responders, and community leaders – who know what it takes to win. Together, we will hold David Valadao accountable for turning his back on the Valley and deliver the leadership our families deserve.”“Dr. Jasmeet Bains has fought on the frontlines of health crises and built a track record of delivering for the Central Valley. Meanwhile, David Valadao has sided with Washington politicians to rip health care away from his constituents and proven he won’t stand up for working families. It’s time to call in a doctor who will. Dr. Bains will be a Valley-first fighter to lower costs, expand access to health care, and strengthen public safety,” said DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene.Dr. Bains has built the campaign necessary to win – grounded in broad, local support and real momentum. Her campaign is backed by the most expansive coalition in the race, including NUHW, SEIU California, California Federation Teachers, Bakersfield Professional Firefighters Local 246, Delano Police Officers Association, and 32 union locals who know her work firsthand. She is also endorsed by 314 Action, ASPIRE PAC, Blue Dog PAC, Defend the Vote, Elect Democratic Women, EMILY’s List, New Dem Action Fund, Welcome PAC, eleven members of the California Congressional Delegation, and dozens of community advocates and civic leaders.Dr. Bains posted a record-breaking launch, raising more than $350,000 in her first quarter — the strongest for any challenger in the district in over two decades — and followed it with over $461,000 raised in Q1 2026, outraising her primary opponent.She is also a proven electoral overperformer. In 2024, Dr. Bains outran the top of the ticket by 7.4 points and House Democrats by 8.6 points in her Assembly District. Recent <a href="https://drjasmeetbains.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a53af5ea4cbf1547a0917daa2&amp;id=3378df05e3&amp;e=bb26db5870">polling</a> shows her <a href="https://drjasmeetbains.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a53af5ea4cbf1547a0917daa2&amp;id=c56d4aa547&amp;e=bb26db5870">in a dead heat</a> with Valadao — and <a href="https://drjasmeetbains.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a53af5ea4cbf1547a0917daa2&amp;id=48ff49a155&amp;e=bb26db5870">pulling ahead</a> once voters learn about her record.That advantage is even more pronounced among Hispanic and Latino voters — a <a href="https://drjasmeetbains.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a53af5ea4cbf1547a0917daa2&amp;id=0800e600c5&amp;e=bb26db5870">cornerstone</a> of the Central Valley electorate — where she expands her lead into double digits after voters hear her story and record. Meanwhile, Valadao’s standing continues to deteriorate, with deeply negative approval ratings driven by his <a href="https://drjasmeetbains.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a53af5ea4cbf1547a0917daa2&amp;id=051fc5ba28&amp;e=bb26db5870">votes</a> to <a href="https://drjasmeetbains.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a53af5ea4cbf1547a0917daa2&amp;id=59193caf47&amp;e=bb26db5870">gut health care</a> and <a href="https://drjasmeetbains.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a53af5ea4cbf1547a0917daa2&amp;id=9db5f1aff7&amp;e=bb26db5870">raise costs</a>.Valadao is more vulnerable than ever. After supporting the <a href="https://drjasmeetbains.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a53af5ea4cbf1547a0917daa2&amp;id=f51c53f1a9&amp;e=bb26db5870">largest cuts to Medicaid in history</a> and backing policies that raise costs on everything from <a href="https://drjasmeetbains.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a53af5ea4cbf1547a0917daa2&amp;id=53705ee552&amp;e=bb26db5870">groceries</a> to <a href="https://drjasmeetbains.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a53af5ea4cbf1547a0917daa2&amp;id=7f108bc17e&amp;e=bb26db5870">gas</a>, he is losing ground in a district that is trending away from him.Dr. Bains brings the clearest contrast to this race: a Valley-first fighter who will flip this seat and deliver results, versus a career politician in David Valadao who has turned his back on the very families he represents at every turn.About Dr. Jasmeet BainsDr. Jasmeet Bains is a Central Valley family doctor and State Assemblymember who has spent her life fighting for working families. The daughter of immigrants and a Delano native, she served on the frontlines of California wildfires and the COVID-19 pandemic before winning office in 2022. In Sacramento, she’s delivered results —securing $20 million to enhance public safety and tackle the Central Valley's fentanyl crisis. She continues to lead the fight for more affordable and accessible healthcare, clean water, and dignity for vulnerable Californians, all while still treating patients at her hometown clinic on weekends.California’s 22nd Congressional District spans parts of Kern, Tulare, Kings, Fresno and Madera Counties — including many communities Dr. Bains already represents in the State Assembly.###

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Dr. Jasmeet Bains Added to ‘Red to Blue’ Program, Cementing Status as Strongest Candidate to Defeat David Valadao in CA-22

DELANO, CA — Dr. Jasmeet Bains, a family physician and candidate for California’s 22nd Congressional District, was featured in <a href="https://drjasmeetbains.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a53af5ea4cbf1547a0917daa2&amp;id=5a0b8102a7&amp;e=43622d2acd" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">USA Today</a> as part of a <a href="https://drjasmeetbains.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a53af5ea4cbf1547a0917daa2&amp;id=c084feb395&amp;e=43622d2acd" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">growing wave</a> of doctors running for Congress, after Rep. David Valadao voted to cut Medicaid and jeopardize health care access across the Central Valley.&nbsp;The article highlights the severe impact these cuts have in Valadao’s own district, where thousands rely on Medicaid for lifesaving care: “The law, which Valadao initially <a href="https://drjasmeetbains.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a53af5ea4cbf1547a0917daa2&amp;id=cb2df362b2&amp;e=43622d2acd" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">pledged</a> not to support, is expected to strip health insurance from millions of low-income Californians, including nearly 290,000 residents in his rural farming Central Valley district…”After<a href="https://drjasmeetbains.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a53af5ea4cbf1547a0917daa2&amp;id=6881d8a4ce&amp;e=43622d2acd" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> dodging questions</a> for months, Valadao “did not respond to a request for…comment.”&nbsp;Dr. Bains <a href="https://drjasmeetbains.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a53af5ea4cbf1547a0917daa2&amp;id=434f898096&amp;e=43622d2acd" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">called out</a> Valadao’s broken promises:&nbsp;“‘In the Valley, your word is your bond. Going back on your word is the biggest slap in the face that you can give to a community, especially a vulnerable community like this…I had full faith that he would do the right thing and stand up for the district. But he didn't.”She also emphasized <a href="https://drjasmeetbains.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a53af5ea4cbf1547a0917daa2&amp;id=2dfb1759ee&amp;e=43622d2acd" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the importance</a> of sending rural Medicaid doctors to Congress:"You'll get a very different perception of what needs to be done to strengthen health care…A lot of times people have ideas of healthcare, but if you don't have the expert that's actually worked in those areas that need it most, you're not going to create a program that's effective."As a practicing physician, Dr. Bains is running to hold David Valadao accountable for his broken promises on health care. After <a href="https://drjasmeetbains.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a53af5ea4cbf1547a0917daa2&amp;id=f3f03496c2&amp;e=43622d2acd" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">repeatedly</a> <a href="https://drjasmeetbains.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a53af5ea4cbf1547a0917daa2&amp;id=2557f2a9b7&amp;e=43622d2acd" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">pledging</a> not to gut <a href="https://drjasmeetbains.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a53af5ea4cbf1547a0917daa2&amp;id=617930ff3c&amp;e=43622d2acd" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Medicaid</a>, Valadao cast the <a href="https://drjasmeetbains.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a53af5ea4cbf1547a0917daa2&amp;id=7d74952e3e&amp;e=43622d2acd" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">deciding vote</a> for the <a href="https://drjasmeetbains.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a53af5ea4cbf1547a0917daa2&amp;id=99516f0ad8&amp;e=43622d2acd" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">largest cut</a> to Medicaid in history – ripping away coverage from over <a href="https://drjasmeetbains.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a53af5ea4cbf1547a0917daa2&amp;id=5762f9e786&amp;e=43622d2acd" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">68,000 </a>in CA-22 and triggering <a href="https://drjasmeetbains.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a53af5ea4cbf1547a0917daa2&amp;id=50076a8d0f&amp;e=43622d2acd" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">up to $128 billion</a> in cuts to California health systems.&nbsp;Valadao represents more Medicaid recipients than any House Republican who voted for the Big, Beautiful Bill. After voting to endanger the Affordable Care Act in 2018, Valadao <a href="https://drjasmeetbains.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a53af5ea4cbf1547a0917daa2&amp;id=2bd30c99be&amp;e=43622d2acd" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">lost his seat in Congress.&nbsp;</a><a href="https://drjasmeetbains.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a53af5ea4cbf1547a0917daa2&amp;id=033c91503c&amp;e=43622d2acd" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read the full article here.&nbsp;</a>About Dr. Jasmeet Bains Dr. Bains, a physician and daughter of immigrants, is running to represent California’s 22nd Congressional District. She has dedicated her career to serving underserved communities in the Central Valley, tackling the opioid crisis, and fighting for affordable health care for all.###

DELANO, CA — Dr. Jasmeet Bains, a family physician and candidate for California’s 22nd Congressional District, was featured in <a href="https://drjasmeetbains.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a53af5ea4cbf1547a0917daa2&amp;id=5a0b8102a7&amp;e=43622d2acd" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: var(--color-text-accent-primary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-primary);">USA Today</a> as part of a <a href="https://drjasmeetbains.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a53af5ea4cbf1547a0917daa2&amp;id=c084feb395&amp;e=43622d2acd" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: var(--color-text-accent-primary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-primary);">growing wave</a> of doctors running for Congress, after Rep. David Valadao voted to cut Medicaid and jeopardize health care access across the Central Valley.&nbsp;

ICYMI: USA Today Spotlights Dr. Jasmeet Bains, a Physician Taking on Valadao’s Health Care Cuts&nbsp;

DELANO, CA — In case you missed it, a new <a href="https://drjasmeetbains.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a53af5ea4cbf1547a0917daa2&amp;id=deaa148cc8&amp;e=43622d2acd" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">substack post </a>about California’s 22nd Congressional race highlighted what’s at stake this election and why Dr. Jasmeet Bains is the best candidate to deliver for the district. The piece highlights what it’s like to live in the Central Valley and how Dr. Bains has been working directly in the community for her whole career.“For Dr. Jasmeet Bains, this election feels like something different, and personal. This is about whether a place that has been studied, debated, and overlooked finally gets represented by someone who has actually been in the trenches there. Someone who understands that health care in this district is not an abstract issue, policy bullet point or debate topic…This is a life and death problem here.”The piece concludes by noting “The Central Valley has been waiting a long time for something to change. And the question in this race is pretty simple: Does CA-22 want another politician who can talk about the system? Or someone who has been working inside it trying to keep people afloat while it fails them? Those are two very different things. And one of them might actually be what this place needs.”Read the full piece <a href="https://drjasmeetbains.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a53af5ea4cbf1547a0917daa2&amp;id=b7355df623&amp;e=43622d2acd" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a> or highlights below.The Blue Dog Bark: <a href="https://drjasmeetbains.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a53af5ea4cbf1547a0917daa2&amp;id=3d2de2ed8d&amp;e=43622d2acd" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Central Valley Doesn’t Need Another Politician. It Needs a Doctor in the House.</a>3/23/26<ul><li>The Central Valley has a health care problem, and Washington keeps sending politicians.</li><li>Before she ever stepped into politics, Dr. Bains was working in a rural clinic in California’s Central Valley. She treated patients who didn’t have insurance, watched as families fell through the cracks, and dealt with the kind of decisions that don’t show up in campaign messaging.</li><li>And when she talks about it, it doesn’t sound like abstract policy. It’s something she’s lived through. “I saw grown men break down in my office because their kids are not getting that continuity of care.”</li><li>Bains grew up in Delano, a small town and immigrant community. It’s tight knit, loyal to the soil, but not an easy place to raise a family. And when she talks about it, Dr. Bains doesn’t romanticize it.</li><li>“Kids in Delano don’t grow up thinking they’re going to be a doctor… most of us just grow up hoping that we make it to our 18th birthday.”</li><li>Dr. Bains is not someone who set out to be a politician. She has not held internships on the Hill. Her path has not been perfectly plotted. She was born to Punjabi Sikh immigrants from India. Her father started as an auto mechanic before building a life owning car dealerships.</li><li>Bains sold cars at her father’s dealership. Then she went to medical school. Not the Ivy League route, and not on any polished pipeline. After that she came back to work in the same kinds of places she grew up in.</li><li>At one point, she was the only doctor at a Medicaid clinic in Taft, a rural town smack dab next to Midway-Sunset Oil Field, one of the largest and oldest oil fields in the U.S. One doctor for an entire town.</li><li>This is a community where when people lose their jobs or their insurance there’s not a lot of slack in the system’s net to catch them. Because Bains is their doctor, she’s watching what happens next in their lives. People don’t just lose coverage. They lose continuity, access to medication, and options.</li><li>And it leads to a pretty clear-eyed observation: You cannot talk about economic growth without talking about health care access. And you definitely can’t talk fully about either of those things if you’ve never actually had to sit across from someone dealing with the consequences.</li><li>Dr. Bains didn’t plan to run for Congress. In fact, she was pretty clear that she wasn’t going to do it. That changed when her Member of Congress, Rep. David Valadao, voted for the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill”. More than 68,000 people in the Central Valley stand to lose their health insurance because of that vote. It was a vote that will further strip health care access from the very people Dr. Bains has been treating for years.</li><li>For her, this vote wasn’t abstract. It wasn’t partisan. It was a gut punch to the communities she’s served for years. And her reaction was immediate.</li><li>But for Dr. Jasmeet Bains, this election feels like something different, and personal. This is about whether a place that has been studied, debated, and overlooked finally gets represented by someone who has actually been in the trenches there.</li><li>Someone who understands that health care in this district is not an abstract issue, policy bullet point or debate topic.</li><li>She ties it together plainly: “This is a life and death problem here.”The Central Valley has been waiting a long time for something to change.</li><li>And the question in this race is pretty simple: Does CA-22 want another politician who can talk about the system? Or someone who has been working inside it trying to keep people afloat while it fails them? Those are two very different things. And one of them might actually be what this place needs.</li></ul>About Dr. Jasmeet BainsDr. Bains, a physician and daughter of immigrants, is running to represent California’s 22nd Congressional District. She has dedicated her career to serving underserved communities in the Central Valley, tackling the opioid crisis, and fighting for affordable health care for all.###

DELANO, CA — In case you missed it, a new <a href="https://drjasmeetbains.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a53af5ea4cbf1547a0917daa2&amp;id=deaa148cc8&amp;e=43622d2acd" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: var(--color-text-accent-primary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-primary);">substack post</a><a href="https://drjasmeetbains.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a53af5ea4cbf1547a0917daa2&amp;id=deaa148cc8&amp;e=43622d2acd" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: var(--color-text-accent-primary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-primary);"> </a>about California’s 22nd Congressional race highlighted what’s at stake this election and why Dr. Jasmeet Bains is the best candidate to deliver for the district. The piece highlights what it’s like to live in the Central Valley and how Dr. Bains has been working directly in the community for her whole career.

ICYMI: The Central Valley Doesn’t Need Another Politician. It Needs a Doctor in the House.

DELANO, CA – Today, Dr. Jasmeet Bains announced the endorsement of the Laborers' International Union of North America (LiUNA), Local 220. LiUNA joins the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), IBEW Local 428, SEIU California, and a growing coalition of labor and union organizations in the Central Valley united behind Dr. Bains and her commitment to delivering opportunity and good-paying jobs for all.“I’m honored to have the support of LiUNA Local 220 and the hardworking men and women who power our Central Valley,” said Dr. Jasmeet Bains. “Together, we’re committed to strengthening our communities, supporting working families, and creating good-paying jobs so everyone has a chance to build a better life right here at home. I look forward to working together to bring real leadership to CA-22.”“LiUNA Local 220 is proud to endorse Dr. Jasmeet Bains for Congress because she stands with the hardworking people of the Central Valley. Dr. Bains understands the challenges our members face and is committed to creating good-paying union jobs, protecting workers’ rights, and investing in the infrastructure that keeps our communities going,” said Hertz Ramirez of LiUNA Local 220. “She’s a proven fighter for working families, and we’re proud to stand with her in this fight for the Valley’s future.”Dr. Bains’ campaign for Congress is also endorsed by EMILY’s List, AAPI Victory Fund, Elect Democratic Women, ASPIRE PAC, Healthcare for Action, New Dem Action Fund, FamMed Pac, NUHW, Delano Police Officers Association, Bakersfield Professional Firefighters Association, SEIU California, IBEW Local 428, United Brothers of Carpenters, Eleven members of the California Congressional Delegation, and dozens of community advocates and civic leaders.About Dr. Jasmeet BainsDr. Bains, a physician and daughter of immigrants, is running to represent California’s 22nd Congressional District. She has dedicated her career to serving underserved communities in the Central Valley, tackling the opioid crisis, and fighting for affordable health care for all.###

DELANO, CA – Today, Dr. Jasmeet Bains announced the endorsement of the Laborers' International Union of North America (LiUNA), Local 220. LiUNA joins the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), IBEW Local 428, SEIU California, and a growing coalition of labor and union organizations in the Central Valley united behind Dr. Bains and her commitment to delivering opportunity and good-paying jobs for all.

Dr. Jasmeet Bains Earns Laborers’ International Union of North America Endorsement

DELANO, CA - Today, Dr. Jasmeet Bains – family physician, State Assemblymember, and candidate for California’s 22nd Congressional District – kicked off a district-wide canvass launch in Bakersfield alongside union workers, volunteers, and local supporters ahead of the June 2 primary election.Dr. Bains delivered brief remarks to fire up the crowd before walking across the community to talk with voters about her campaign’s fight to lower costs, protect health care, and deliver for working families in the Central Valley.<img src="https://run.imgix.net/3b23241c-f505-49b8-8571-dd60140c2515/d688febf-c325-44f8-b87b-9f1933f948e5/d688febf-c325-44f8-b87b-9f1933f948e5.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=95%2C260%2C1953%2C1276&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="center" alignwidth="35" variant="framed"><img src="https://run.imgix.net/3b23241c-f505-49b8-8571-dd60140c2515/d02d0413-cc37-46d4-8238-966ed66e2a65/d02d0413-cc37-46d4-8238-966ed66e2a65.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C141%2C1147%2C691&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="center" alignwidth="35" variant="framed"><img src="https://run.imgix.net/3b23241c-f505-49b8-8571-dd60140c2515/0295679e-d9fa-414d-a723-00bcc4853012/0295679e-d9fa-414d-a723-00bcc4853012.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C2048%2C1536&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="center" alignwidth="35" variant="framed"><img src="https://run.imgix.net/3b23241c-f505-49b8-8571-dd60140c2515/cbf10d07-0c52-4c04-8fea-6eba62a7ef6b/cbf10d07-0c52-4c04-8fea-6eba62a7ef6b.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1224%2C1530&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="center" alignwidth="35" variant="framed">Photos and videos available for use from the campaign <a href="https://drjasmeetbains.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a53af5ea4cbf1547a0917daa2&amp;id=dbb060f313&amp;e=bb26db5870" style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);">here</a>. About Dr. Jasmeet BainsDr. Jasmeet Bains is a Central Valley family doctor and State Assemblymember who has spent her life fighting for working families. The daughter of immigrants and a Delano native, she served on the frontlines of California wildfires and the COVID-19 pandemic before winning office in 2022. In Sacramento, she’s delivered results —securing $20 million to enhance public safety and tackle the Central Valley's fentanyl crisis. She continues to lead the fight for more affordable and accessible healthcare, clean water, and dignity for vulnerable Californians, all while still treating patients at her hometown clinic on weekends.California’s 22nd Congressional District spans parts of Kern, Tulare, Kings, Fresno and Madera Counties — including many communities Dr. Bains already represents in the State Assembly.###

Dr. Jasmeet Bains Launches District-Wide Canvass Event with Union Workers and Grassroots Supporters

“She repeatedly has proven her willingness to prioritize her district and her constituents’ wellbeing, rather than her party’s.”DELANO, CA - The <a href="https://drjasmeetbains.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a53af5ea4cbf1547a0917daa2&amp;id=f9fa056d02&amp;e=43622d2acd">Bakersfield Californian</a> officially gave their recommendation for Dr. Jasmeet Bains as the strongest Democratic candidate to take on David Valadao in the race for California’s 22nd Congressional District. The Californian cited her long record of legislative experience, fit for the district, and proven ability to “prioritize her district and her constituents’ wellbeing, rather than her party’s.” Read more <a href="https://drjasmeetbains.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a53af5ea4cbf1547a0917daa2&amp;id=3291cc7e36&amp;e=43622d2acd">here</a>: &nbsp;<ul><li>Bains is the better fit for the district. Representing parts of Kern in the Assembly since 2022, Bains has far more legislative experience than Villegas. &nbsp;</li><li>She repeatedly has proven her willingness to prioritize her district and her constituents’ wellbeing, rather than her party’s.</li><li>Villegas’ campaign has cast Bains as unreliable. And that she is. She will not “reliably” fall in line with her political party – as we see so many congressional Republicans and Democrats are doing.</li><li>“I’m faithful to my district, not a party or label,” Bains told the news outlet CalMatters. “I didn’t study politics. I studied my community through the lens of being a doctor. And what the Central Valley wants is people who are going to put them first in Washington.”</li><li>The daughter of Indian immigrants, who grew up in Delano, after graduating from medical school she returned home to complete her residency serving low-income residents with Clinica Sierra Vista. On weekends and during legislative recesses, she continues practicing medicine.</li><li>“I never intended to run for Congress,” Bains told The Californian. “I wanted to fix the problems I see with the state’s failures to combat fentanyl, and I wanted to build a medical school in Kern County. But then Washington passed the largest cut to healthcare in American history.”</li><li>About 68% of 22nd District residents rely on Medi-Cal, or Medicaid, which congressional Republicans cut with the passage of Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill. The removal of subsidies for the Affordable Care Act has sent premiums skyrocketing. Valadao voted for the bill.</li><li>At a meeting last month, Kern County administrators warned the Board of Supervisors that 50,000 county residents could lose their health coverage and turn to public services for care. The county’s cost for providing for the medically indigent was estimated to be between $50 million and $90 million.</li><li>Affordability and medical care will be huge issues as the race to decide who will represent the 22nd Congressional District heads into the November election. The most robust contest will be between Republican incumbent David Valadao and Democrat Jasmeet Bains.</li></ul>About Dr. Jasmeet Bains Dr. Jasmeet Bains is a Central Valley family doctor and State Assemblymember who has spent her life fighting for working families. The daughter of immigrants and a Delano native, she served on the frontlines of California wildfires and the COVID-19 pandemic before winning office in 2022. In Sacramento, she’s delivered results —securing $20 million to enhance public safety and tackle the Central Valley's fentanyl crisis. She continues to lead the fight for more affordable and accessible healthcare, clean water, and dignity for vulnerable Californians, all while still treating patients at her hometown clinic on weekends. California’s 22nd Congressional District spans parts of Kern, Tulare, Kings, Fresno and Madera Counties — including many communities Dr. Bains already represents in the State Assembly.###

Bakersfield Californian Supports Dr. Jasmeet Bains: “The Better Fit for the District”

Broad coalition of Valley leaders and community members unite behind Dr. Bains’ campaign to defeat David Valadao and fight for affordable health care, lower costs, and working familiesDELANO, CA — Today, Dr. Jasmeet Bains announced the launch of three major grassroots coalition groups supporting her campaign for California’s 22nd Congressional District: AAPIs for Bains, Women for Bains, and Todos Con Bains – underscoring the broad, diverse coalition rallying behind her fight to defeat David Valadao and deliver for the Central Valley. “Everything I’ve fought for – as a doctor, as a daughter of Sikh immigrants, and as a woman serving in public office – comes back to the belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to build the life they envision for themselves and their families, and to be treated with dignity,” said Dr. Bains. “That’s why this campaign is bringing together women, Latino families, and AAPI communities across the Valley. We are united by shared values of dignity and community, and we are ready for leadership that understands our struggles, reflects our communities, and will fight every day to lower costs, protect health care, and create a better future for working people. I’m proud to work alongside&nbsp; a coalition that reflects the strength and diversity of the Central Valley.”&nbsp;<img src="https://run.imgix.net/3b23241c-f505-49b8-8571-dd60140c2515/c3ea3e83-55ea-4e6b-96a0-716a1359d598/c3ea3e83-55ea-4e6b-96a0-716a1359d598.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C3200%2C1800&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="center" alignwidth="35" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed"> Dr. Bains has earned strong support from Latino leaders across the Central Valley because of her record fighting for affordable health care, defending working families, and delivering resources to underserved communities. As a physician, she cared for farmworkers and working-class families left behind by the health care system. In the Legislature, she fought to expand behavioral health and addiction treatment, protect immigrant communities from extremist attacks, and bring more doctors and medical resources to the Valley. Dr. Bains is backed by more than 40 Latino elected officials and community leaders throughout the Valley who know she understands the challenges local families face because she’s spent her career serving them directly. "As a former 9-1-1 dispatcher, I know what it means to serve on the front lines for our communities – and so does Dr. Jasmeet Bains. She’s cared for patients in under-resourced clinics, stood with working families in the State Assembly, and fought for safer, healthier neighborhoods in the Central Valley. Jasmeet understands that public health, public safety, and workers’ rights are all connected – and she’ll be a relentless advocate for all three in Congress. I’m proud to endorse her." – Rep. Norma Torres (CA-35) <img src="https://run.imgix.net/3b23241c-f505-49b8-8571-dd60140c2515/71ca15f6-ba3b-42f4-8bd4-748bb53c043c/71ca15f6-ba3b-42f4-8bd4-748bb53c043c.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C3200%2C1800&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="center" alignwidth="35" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed"> As the first Sikh American and first South Asian woman elected to the California Legislature, Dr. Bains has broken barriers while remaining deeply rooted in service to the Central Valley community that raised her. The daughter of immigrants who fled persecution in search of opportunity, Dr. Bains understands firsthand the sacrifices immigrant families make to build a better future. That experience has shaped her work both as a physician and legislator. Her historic candidacy and record of results have earned support from leading AAPIs organizations including ASPIRE PAC and AAPI Victory Fund. “As Chair Emerita of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus and a longtime leader with ASPIRE PAC, I know how vital it is to elect leaders who reflect our diverse communities and deliver for working families. Dr. Jasmeet Bains has broken barriers in medicine and public service, and I know she’ll bring that same dedication and determination to Congress. I’m honored to support her.” – Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) <img src="https://run.imgix.net/3b23241c-f505-49b8-8571-dd60140c2515/8a966590-b136-435d-9f17-df6e7555e51b/8a966590-b136-435d-9f17-df6e7555e51b.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C3200%2C1800&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="center" alignwidth="35" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">Dr. Bains has spent her career fighting for women’s health, economic security, and access to affordable care. As a doctor, Dr. Bains treated countless women struggling to access basic health care, prenatal care, and mental health services. In the Assembly she has continued that fight by expanding access to behavioral health care, supporting paid family leave, and advocating for policies that lower costs for working families.As the first Sikh American and first South Asian woman elected to the California Legislature, Dr. Bains has also become a powerful example for young women and girls across the Valley –&nbsp; proving that leadership should look like the communities it serves. That’s why Dr. Bains has earned the support of leading organizations fighting to elect Democratic women, including EMILY’s List, Planned Parenthood, and Elect Democratic Women."The path to the House majority runs through California, and more specifically it's going to run through the Central Valley. Jasmeet Bains is running in one of the most competitive districts in the country, and I can't think of anyone better to take on this tough fight. As a physician, she has been one of the strongest leaders on healthcare in our State Assembly. While Republicans like her opponent vote for the largest healthcare cuts in history, Jasmeet is going to come to Congress with first-hand experience of what the cost of care means to her community. I know that she'll be a valuable addition to our delegation and a strong voice for Central Valley families." – Rep. Zoe Lofgren (CA-18)&nbsp;About Dr. Jasmeet BainsDr. Jasmeet Bains is a Central Valley family doctor and State Assemblymember who has spent her life fighting for working families. The daughter of immigrants and a Delano native, she served on the frontlines of California wildfires and the COVID-19 pandemic before winning office in 2022. In Sacramento, she’s delivered results — securing $20 million to enhance public safety and tackle the Central Valley's fentanyl crisis. She continues to lead the fight for more affordable and accessible healthcare, clean water, and dignity for vulnerable Californians, all while still treating patients at her hometown clinic on weekends. California’s 22nd Congressional District spans parts of Kern, Tulare, Kings, Fresno and Madera Counties — including many communities Dr. Bains already represents in the State Assembly.###

Dr. Jasmeet Bains Announces Asian American Pacific Islanders for Bains, Women for Bains, and Todos Con Bains Coalitions

Dr. Jasmeet Bains has seen firsthand how Washington decisions affect families’ health and make the difference between being able to afford a prescription or putting food on the table.In Congress, she’ll fight to protect Medicare and Medicaid from devastating cuts, expand access to quality, affordable health care, and ensure seniors, working families, and rural Californians can count on the care they deserve. She’ll take on special interests and the drug companies to lower the cost of prescription medications, so no patient has to choose between paying for their medicine or their mortgage. In the Assembly, she led the fight to lower and cap insulin prices.As a practicing family physician and Chief Medical Officer for the Central Valley, Dr. Bains knows our region suffers from some of the worst health outcomes and one of the most severe provider shortages in the nation. Just like when she led the effort to build a UC medical school in Kern County, Dr. Bains will work to expand rural health access and incentives for doctors, nurses, and other health professionals to serve in underserved areas — ensuring every community, no matter its ZIP code, has access to quality and affordable care.From serving patients in her clinic, to standing up surge hospitals on the frontlines of COVID-19, and deploying to California’s wildfires to operate field hospitals and provide emergency care to evacuees and firefighters – there is nothing more important to Dr. Bains than fighting for her community’s care. She will bring that same resolve to Washington.&nbsp;

Dr. Jasmeet Bains has seen firsthand how Washington decisions affect families’ health and make the difference between being able to afford a prescription or putting food on the table.

Health Care

Huge Momentum Gain for Dr. Bains After Securing Over 56% of the VoteDELANO, CA – In a sign of continued momentum in her race to unseat David Valadao, Dr. Jasmeet Bains received a majority of the 22nd Congressional District’s delegates during the California Democratic Party’s Endorsing Caucus on Saturday, earning more than 56% of the vote. &nbsp;“Thank you to the delegates for your incredible support and confidence in our campaign,” said Dr. Jasmeet Bains. “I am so honored to receive the support of a majority of my fellow CA-22 delegates to be your next Congresswoman.”“With 56% of delegate support this weekend, Dr. Jasmeet Bains demonstrated her campaign is building momentum and driven by working families who want their Central Valley priorities at the decision-making table,” said CADEM Region 10 Director Noe Garcia.Dr. Bains’ campaign for Congress is also endorsed by Delano Police Officers Association, Bakersfield Professional Firefighters Association, AFSCME California, SEIU California, IBEW Local 428, California Conference of Carpenters, EMILY’s List, AAPI Victory Fund, Elect Democratic Women, Teamsters Joint Council 7, ASPIRE PAC, Healthcare for Action, California Faculty Association, New Dem Action Fund, FamMed Pac, NUHW, ten members of the California Congressional Delegation, and dozens of community advocates and civic leaders.About Dr. Jasmeet Bains Dr. Bains, a physician and daughter of immigrants, is running to represent California’s 22nd Congressional District. She has dedicated her career to serving underserved communities in the Central Valley, tackling the opioid crisis, and fighting for affordable health care for all.###

DELANO, CA – In a sign of continued momentum in her race to unseat David Valadao, Dr. Jasmeet Bains received a majority of the 22nd Congressional District’s delegates during the California Democratic Party’s Endorsing Caucus on Saturday, earning more than 56% of the vote. &nbsp;“Thank you to the delegates for your incredible support and confidence in our campaign,” said Dr. Jasmeet Bains. “I am so honored to receive the support of a majority of my fellow CA-22 delegates to be your next Congresswoman.”

Dr. Jasmeet Bains Receives Majority Vote from CA-22 Delegates at CA Democratic Party Endorsing Caucus

DELANO, CA - Today, Dr. Jasmeet Bains announced the endorsement of Planned Parenthood Action Fund in her campaign for California’s 22nd Congressional District. The endorsement adds to a growing coalition of support behind Dr. Bains’ campaign including EMILY’s List, Elect Democratic Women, ASPIRE PAC, SEIU California and follows her addition to the DCCC’s Red to Blue Program.Dr. Bains made history in 2022 as the first Sikh American and first woman of Indian-Sikh origin elected to the California Legislature.“I am beyond proud to stand with Planned Parenthood Action Fund in this fight, who have spent decades fighting to ensure women and families can access the care they need, regardless of their ZIP code or income,” said Dr. Bains. “As a physician, I’ve seen firsthand what happens when politicians like David Valadao chip away at access to care and leave communities behind. The Central Valley deserves a leader who understands these challenges personally and who will fight every day to protect access to women’s health care.”“Dr. Jasmeet Bains understands what people in the Central Valley are facing because she’s spent her career caring for them. She’s a doctor, a problem-solver, and a proven advocate for expanding access to health care in underserved communities,” said Planned Parenthood Action Fund President &amp; CEO, Alexis McGill Johnson. “At a moment when reproductive rights are under attack and health care is becoming harder to get, Planned Parenthood Action Fund is proud to endorse Dr. Bains in this critical race for Congress because she will be an unrelenting champion in the fight to protect our bodies, rights, and futures.”Dr. Bains has built the campaign necessary to win – grounded in broad, local support and real momentum. Her campaign is backed by the most expansive coalition in the race, including SEIUCalifornia, California Federation Teachers, and 32 union locals who know her work firsthand. She is also endorsed by 314 Action, ASPIRE PAC, Blue Dog PAC, Defend the Vote, Elect Democratic Women, EMILY’s List, New Dem Action Fund, Welcome PAC, eleven members of the California Congressional Delegation, and dozens of community advocates and civic leaders.About Dr. Jasmeet BainsDr. Jasmeet Bains is a Central Valley family doctor and State Assemblymember who has spent her life fighting for working families. The daughter of immigrants and a Delano native, she served on the frontlines of California wildfires and the COVID-19 pandemic before winning office in 2022. In Sacramento, she’s delivered results —securing $20 million to enhance public safety and tackle the Central Valley's fentanyl crisis. She continues to lead the fight for more affordable and accessible healthcare, clean water, and dignity for vulnerable Californians, all while still treating patients at her hometown clinic on weekends.California’s 22nd Congressional District spans parts of Kern, Tulare, Kings, Fresno and Madera Counties — including many communities Dr. Bains already represents in the State Assembly.###

Planned Parenthood Action Fund Endorses Dr. Jasmeet Bains for Congress

Dr. Bains Holds the Most Union Endorsements in the Democratic Primary for California’s 22nd Congressional DistrictDELANO, CA – Today, in a sign of strong momentum in her race to unseat David Valadao, Dr. Jasmeet Bains announced the endorsement of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters. The endorsement adds to a growing coalition of labor and union organizations united behind Dr. Bains and her commitment to protecting workers, expanding economic opportunity, and strengthening the Central Valley’s middle class.&nbsp;“I am deeply honored to have the support of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters. The dedicated men and women of the carpenters' union build the foundation of our communities – from our homes and schools to the infrastructure that strengthens our Valley,” said Dr. Jasmeet Bains. “In Congress, I’ll proudly stand with them to protect union jobs, raise wages, and ensure every worker can come home safe at the end of the day.”&nbsp; “Dr. Jasmeet Bains truly understands that strong communities are built by healthy working families… not just with words, but with action. When she’s not fighting as an Assemblywoman to bring good jobs to the Valley she works as a practicing physician in local health clinics throughout our community,” said Pete Rodriguez, Vice-President of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters. “Dr. Bains is a fighter and we need her in Congress now more than ever to stop the Republican cuts to federal health care programs that will devastate our community. We know she understands that a healthy community means fair wages and safe worksites for working families. We’re proud to stand with her.”&nbsp; Dr. Bains’ campaign for Congress is also endorsed by Delano Police Officers Association, Bakersfield Professional Firefighters Association, SEIU California, IBEW Local 428, EMILY’s List, AAPI Victory Fund, Elect Democratic Women, ASPIRE PAC, Healthcare for Action, New Dem Action Fund, FamMed Pac, NUHW, Eleven members of the California Congressional Delegation, and dozens of community advocates and civic leaders.&nbsp;About Dr. Jasmeet Bains Dr. Bains, a physician and daughter of immigrants, is running to represent California’s 22nd Congressional District. She has dedicated her career to serving underserved communities in the Central Valley, tackling the opioid crisis, and fighting for affordable health care for all.###

DELANO, CA – Today, in a sign of strong momentum in her race to unseat David Valadao, Dr. Jasmeet Bains announced the endorsement of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters. The endorsement adds to a growing coalition of labor and union organizations united behind Dr. Bains and her commitment to protecting workers, expanding economic opportunity, and strengthening the Central Valley’s middle class.&nbsp;

Dr. Jasmeet Bains Earns United Brotherhood of Carpenters Endorsement

The Central Valley has fueled California’s economy for generations, but too often, gets left behind. Dr. Bains will fight to protect the jobs we have and create high-quality jobs right here at home by investing in agriculture, and infrastructure — projects that put people to work today while building the foundation for long-term economic growth.She supports passing the PRO Act to strengthen workers’ rights and ensure every worker has a voice on the job. Dr. Bains will push for a just transition that protects energy workers as our economy adapts to clean energy, so no worker is left behind. And she’ll champion public investment in rural and underserved areas — from roads and water systems to broadband — to attract new industries and good-paying union jobs for the next generation.

The Central Valley has fueled California’s economy for generations, but too often, gets left behind.

Economic Opportunity and Jobs

DELANO, CA - Today, Dr. Jasmeet Bains announced the endorsement of Equality California, the state’s largest and only LGTBQ+ civil rights organization working at the local, state and national levels. With more than 900,000 members, the group joins a growing list of supporters behindher congressional campaign including community leaders, elected officials, civil rights groups, and labor unions.&nbsp;“Public service is about delivering real results for every community. That’s why I am proud to have earned the endorsement of Equality California, the nation’s largest statewide LGTBQ+ rights organization,” said Dr. Jasmeet Bains. “As a family doctor, I know the importance of accessible and affordable health care for all, and in Congress I will fight to expand care&nbsp; and protect LGBTQ+ rights in the Central Valley.”“During her time in the state Assembly and in her medical practice, Dr. Bains has been a strong ally protecting LBGTQ+ rights,” said Equality California Executive Director Tony Hoang. “She understands the importance of extending health care rights to all Californians and will fight to realize those rights in Washington. Equality California is proud to stand beside her and offer our endorsement and support.”Dr. Bains’ campaign for Congress is also endorsed by EMILY’s List, AAPI Victory Fund, Elect Democratic Women, ASPIRE PAC, Healthcare for Action, New Dem Action Fund, FamMed Pac, NUHW, Delano Police Officers Association, and the Bakersfield Professional Firefighters Association.&nbsp; Eleven members of the California Congressional Delegation, Laborers' International Union of North America (LiUNA), Local 220, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees of California (AFSCME), IBEW Local 428, the United Brothers of Carpenters, SEIU California. and dozens of community advocates and civic leaders.About Dr. Jasmeet BainsDr. Jasmeet Bains is a Central Valley family doctor and State Assemblymember who has spent her life fighting for working families. The daughter of immigrants and a Delano native, she served on the frontlines of California wildfires and the COVID-19 pandemic before winning office in 2022. In Sacramento, she’s delivered results —securing $20 million to enhance public safety and tackle Kern County’s fentanyl crisis. She continues to lead the fight for more affordable and accessible healthcare, clean water, and dignity for vulnerable Californians, all while still treating patients at her hometown clinic on weekends.California’s 22nd Congressional District spans parts of Kern, Tulare, Kings, Fresno and Madera Counties — including many communities Dr. Bains already represents in the State Assembly.###

Dr. Bains Earns Equality California Endorsement, Nation’s Largest Statewide LGBTQ+ Rights Group

DELANO, CA - Today, Dr. Jasmeet Bains announced&nbsp; the endorsement of the California Federation of Teachers (CFT) in her campaign for California’s 22nd Congressional District, representing 120,000 educational employees statewide. The endorsement joins a growing coalition of organized labor unions supporting Dr. Bains, including the Laborers' International Union of North America (LiUNA), Local 220, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), IBEW Local 428, the United Brothers of Carpenters, and SEIU California.“I am honored to earn the endorsement of the California Federation of Teachers and the thousands of&nbsp; dedicated teachers, education workers, and staff they represent.,” said Dr. Jasmeet Bains. “Education, like practicing medicine, is done in service of our entire community and I have tremendous respect for the tireless work our educators do to ensure&nbsp; student success and provide opportunities for our next generation here in the Central Valley. In Congress, I will always fight for the&nbsp; voices of our educators to be heard, respected and supported.”“Dr. Jasmeet Bains understands that strong public schools are the foundation of strong communities, and she has consistently fought to invest in students, educators, classified professionals, and the services they need,” CFT President Jeffery Freitas said. “From expanding access to health care to standing up for working families, she shares our commitment to ensuring every student, no matter where they live, has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.”Dr. Bains’ campaign for Congress is also endorsed by EMILY’s List, AAPI Victory Fund, Elect Democratic Women, ASPIRE PAC, Healthcare for Action, New Dem Action Fund, FamMed Pac, NUHW, Delano Police Officers Association, and the Bakersfield Professional Firefighters Association.&nbsp;Bains is also backed by eleven members of the California Congressional Delegation, and dozens of community advocates and civic leaders.About Dr. Jasmeet BainsDr. Jasmeet Bains is a Central Valley family doctor and State Assemblymember who has spent her life fighting for working families. The daughter of immigrants and a Delano native, she served on the frontlines of California wildfires and the COVID-19 pandemic before winning office in 2022. In Sacramento, she’s delivered results —securing $20 million to enhance public safety and tackle Kern County’s fentanyl crisis. She continues to lead the fight for more affordable and accessible healthcare, clean water, and dignity for vulnerable Californians, all while still treating patients at her hometown clinic on weekends.California’s 22nd Congressional District spans parts of Kern, Tulare, Kings, Fresno and Madera Counties — including many communities Dr. Bains already represents in the State Assembly. ###

California Federation of Teachers Endorses Dr. Jasmeet Bains for Congress

DELANO, CA — With just under eight weeks to go before the Primary Election, Dr. Jasmeet Bains today announced the launch of a new digital media ad, “Patients,” which will be seen by voters on TVs and cell phones across Congressional District 22.&nbsp;The new ad highlights Dr. Bains as a family doctor and the daughter of immigrants, who works every day to protect her patients. In the ad, she takes on Trump and Valadao for their cuts to Medi-Cal, their use of ICE to terrorize our communities, and if elected to Congress, she'll hold them accountable and protect our healthcare.<a href="https://youtu.be/wCa_1LBZEIc?si=ChGGo4hNLO3A_qzY" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">To view the ad, click here or on the image below:</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/wCa_1LBZEIc?si=ChGGo4hNLO3A_qzY"><img src="https://run.imgix.net/3b23241c-f505-49b8-8571-dd60140c2515/bc660306-1437-4dff-883b-82ff85c47733/bc660306-1437-4dff-883b-82ff85c47733.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1600%2C900&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="center" alignwidth="50" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed"></a>About Dr. Jasmeet BainsDr. Jasmeet Bains, a physician and daughter of immigrants, is running to represent California’s 22nd Congressional District. She has dedicated her career to serving underserved communities in the Central Valley, tackling the opioid crisis, and fighting for affordable health care for all. ###

Dr. Jasmeet Bains for Congress Launches New Ad "Patients"

Dr. Bains has the Most Union Endorsements in the Democratic Primary for California’s 22nd Congressional DistrictDELANO, CA – Today, in a sign of continued strength in her race to unseat David Valadao, Dr. Jasmeet Bains announced the endorsement of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Joint Council 7 and the nearly 100,000 members they represent. With 40,000 members between Bakersfield and Sacramento, Teamsters Joint Council 7 is the largest union in the Central Valley.“I am grateful to have earned the support of Teamsters Joint Council 7 and the hardworking men and women they represent,” said Dr. Jasmeet Bains. “From freight drivers and warehouse workers to public service employees and school staff, Teamsters members keep our communities moving forward every single day. I am proud to stand with the Teamsters in the fight for good paying jobs, fair wages, and respect for every working family in the Central Valley.”“Dr. Jasmeet Bains has proven she’s a strong advocate for working families and the communities that keep California moving,” said Peter Finn, President of Teamsters Joint Council 7 and At-Large Vice President of the Teamsters. “Dr. Bains understands the challenges our members face. The Teamsters are proud to stand with Dr. Bains in her fight for fairness, opportunity, and respect for every worker in the Central Valley.”Dr. Bains’ campaign for Congress is also endorsed by EMILY’s List, AAPI Victory Fund, Elect Democratic Women, ASPIRE PAC, Healthcare for Action, New Dem Action Fund, FamMed Pac, NUHW, Delano Police Officers Association, Bakersfield Professional Firefighters Association, SEIU California, IBEW Local 428, Eleven members of the California Congressional Delegation, and dozens of community advocates and civic leaders.About Dr. Jasmeet Bains Dr. Bains, a physician and daughter of immigrants, is running to represent California’s 22nd Congressional District. She has dedicated her career to serving underserved communities in the Central Valley, tackling the opioid crisis, and fighting for affordable health care for all.###

DELANO, CA – Today, in a sign of continued strength in her race to unseat David Valadao, Dr. Jasmeet Bains announced the endorsement of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Joint Council 7 and the nearly 100,000 members they represent. With 40,000 members between Bakersfield and Sacramento, Teamsters Joint Council 7 is the largest union in the Central Valley.

Dr. Jasmeet Bains Earns Teamsters Endorsement, Largest Union in the Central Valley

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DELANO, CA - In case you missed it, new <a href="https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article315729181.html">reporting</a> from The Sacramento Bee revealed that the Congressional Leadership Fund – the House Republican PAC – is actively working to boost&nbsp; Randy Villegas in the CA-22 primary, in what political experts say is a clear attempt to elevate the candidate Republicans believe would be easier for David Valadao to beat in November.The story confirms what Dr. Bains' supporters already know: both parties have done the math, and Dr. Jasmeet Bains is the stronger general election candidate.&nbsp;Sacramento Bee: “The mailer is likely an attempt by Republicans to elevate Villegas, whom they view as the easier candidate to beat, according to multiple political experts. The PAC is dedicated to electing Republicans to the House.”&nbsp;"Jasmeet Bains is the stronger general election candidate." — Erik Polyak, executive director of 314 Action,&nbsp; which endorses candidates with medical and science backgrounds.&nbsp;“Republicans should be scared of the momentum behind our campaign. This has always been about electing the best candidate for the Valley who can take on David Valadao and win in November. That’s Dr. Jasmeet Bains, and she’s ready to take on the Republicans, their schemes, and their failed agenda of ripping health care away and raising costs on working families,” said Campaign Spokesperson Jeff Gozzo.&nbsp;&nbsp;Read the <a href="https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article315729181.html">full piece here.&nbsp;</a>Key takeaways from the piece:<ul><li>The Congressional Leadership Fund sent a mailer praising Villegas to voters in CA-22—a transparent attempt to boost Villegas, who they likely view as the easier candidate to beat.&nbsp; </li><li>“In most of these swing districts, you want candidates that appeal to the median voter, and…CLF views Villegas as someone who’s going to turn off median voters and push them closer to Valadao,” said Alex Tavlian, a Republican and Central Valley consultant. </li><li>314 Action, which backs candidates with science backgrounds and endorsed Bains, framed the mailer as an attempt to boost the “weaker opponent.” </li><li>“This is probably the one competitive seat in California — truly competitive,” said Mike Madrid, a longtime Republican political consultant…“So I think the Republicans have to pull all the stops to do anything that they can in a year that’s going to likely be a tough year for them.” </li><li>The mailer comes just days after the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, the Democratic Party’s House campaign and fundraising arm, signaled party leadership’s preference for Bains. </li><li>Tavlian said both the House Democrats and Republican leadership have reached the same “calculus,” with their internal polling likely showing that Bains provides the tougher battle for Valadao. </li><li>“They’re going to engage and try to keep the favorable option viable, and see if they can see them through to the general,” he said.</li></ul>About Dr. Jasmeet Bains Dr. Jasmeet Bains is a Central Valley family doctor and State Assemblymember who has spent her life fighting for working families. The daughter of immigrants and a Delano native, she served on the frontlines of California wildfires and the COVID-19 pandemic before winning office in 2022. In Sacramento, she’s delivered results —securing $20 million to enhance public safety and tackle the Central Valley's fentanyl crisis. She continues to lead the fight for more affordable and accessible healthcare, clean water, and dignity for vulnerable Californians, all while still treating patients at her hometown clinic on weekends.California’s 22nd Congressional District spans parts of Kern, Tulare, Kings, Fresno and Madera Counties — including many communities Dr. Bains already represents in the State Assembly.