# After years of defying the odds, California’s David Valadao faces new test as Latinos turn on Trump

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- The Associated Press, 2026-09-05 19:00 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://bit.ly/4qUly2h

> Republican Rep. David Valadao has repeatedly beaten the odds, winning elections in California districts where Democrats hold a substantial registration advantage. He now faces a new test as Latino voters turn against Trump.