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National polls indicate a significant drop in President Trump's approval among Hispanic adults, potentially impacting Valadao's prospects.","category":"Politics","area":"United States","publishedAt":"2026-09-05T18:05:13.257Z","sourceReportedAt":"2026-09-05T13:17:16.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-09-05T18:05:13.257Z","readTime":"4 min read","scores":{"trust":42,"critic":61,"hype":21,"notes":{"trust":"Central claim attributed to named body (AP-NORC polling) and two independent outlets.","critic":"Reporting includes quotes, names, and explains why the story matters.","hype":"Headline accurately reflects the article's content without sensationalism."}},"tags":["#DavidValadao","#USPolitics","#Elections","#HispanicVoters","#DonaldTrump"],"entities":["David Valadao","Donald Trump","Randy Villegas","Bernie Sanders"],"body":[{"type":"key_takeaways","items":["Rep. 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However, national trends suggest a potential shift among Latino voters, who make up two-thirds of the district's electorate."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"President Trump's national approval rating among Hispanic adults has declined by 18 percentage points between March 2025 and July 2026, according to AP-NORC polling. This decline contrasts with a 9-point drop in his overall approval rating among U.S. adults during the same period. Valadao, who voted to impeach Trump, is attempting to distance himself from the national party while also appealing to Republican voters."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The race is highly competitive, with national organizations investing heavily in advertising. Republicans have spent or booked over $13 million on advertising in the district, while Democrats are close behind with $12.6 million. Valadao's campaign is attempting to portray his Democratic challenger, Randy Villegas, as too extreme, highlighting Villegas's progressive platform, including Medicare for All."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villegas, whose parents were immigrants and who grew up on Medicaid, is campaigning on issues such as the rising costs of groceries and healthcare. He criticizes Valadao for voting for tax breaks that he argues led to cuts in federal healthcare and food assistance programs. Voters in the district express concerns about economic struggles and healthcare access."},{"type":"heading","text":"Disagreement on Valadao's voting record"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The Washington Top News and Associated Press reports state that Valadao was the last member of his caucus who voted for Trump's impeachment after the January 6 U.S. Capitol attack. 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