Rudy Salas
California, Congress (CA-22)
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Salas earned a B.A. in history and political science from UCLA. He worked in the private sector, founding a small trucking company before entering public service. Salas was first elected to the Bakersfield City Council in 2004, serving two terms before being elected to the California State Assembly in 2012.
On the Issues
While generally aligning with the Democratic Party, Salas has shown independence at times, breaking with his caucus on certain votes that he felt did not align with the needs of his constituents.
Salas outlines his priorities in Congress: defending the Affordable Care Act, lowering drug prices, fighting inflation, and protecting reproductive rights. In November. Salas faces a rematch against the district’s Republican incumbent, who beat Salas in a tight race in 2022.