Senator Sanders Campaigns in Bakersfield for Congressional Candidate Villegas
Senator Bernie Sanders campaigned in Bakersfield on Sunday with Democratic congressional candidate Randy Villegas as part of his "Fighting Oligarchy" tour. The event, held 30 days before Election Day, underscores the intensifying race for California's 22nd Congressional District.
Fresno Visalia, CA, October 4, 2026 — Senator Bernie Sanders made a campaign stop in Bakersfield on Sunday, joining Democratic congressional candidate Randy Villegas for an event.
The appearance by Sanders is part of his “Fighting Oligarchy” tour and comes approximately 30 days before the upcoming Election Day. The visit highlights the competitive nature of the race for California’s 22nd Congressional District.
The campaign event, held in Bakersfield, focused on supporting Villegas’s bid for the congressional seat. The timing of Senator Sanders’s visit, just a month before voters head to the polls, underscores the critical phase of the election cycle in the district.
The specific date of “Sunday” and the precise date of Election Day were not detailed beyond their relation to each other in the summary provided. No further details regarding the content of Senator Sanders’s remarks or the specific agenda of the “Fighting Oligarchy” tour beyond its name were available.
This campaign activity by a prominent national figure signals the increasing attention on the race for the 22nd Congressional District. The outcome of this election is a key focus for both parties as the campaign period narrows.
Story summarized from the original created by Grant Johnson on abc30.com, see more information here.
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