In this episode of Flor Unmuted, I sit down with Randy Villegas, educator, school board trustee, and congressional candidate for California’s 22nd District, to discuss what real representation looks like for working-class and immigrant communities in the Central Valley.

We dive into his personal journey from growing up in a family that relied on public assistance like Medicaid, to becoming the first-generation PhD, to running for Congress to challenge cuts to essential services. We also unpack how districts like CA-22 are shaped by funding, voter suppression, and how local people can reclaim power.

Whether you’re in Kern, Tulare, care about flipping the House of Representatives or anywhere in CD-22, this episode gives you a clearer view of who’s running, what’s at stake, and how you can push beyond the usual politics to demand more. You can learn more about Randy's campaign at: https://www.villegasforcongress.com/