David Valadao and other potentially vulnerable Republicans face a vote this week on a plan that could mean big cuts in Medicaid, a vote with the potential to be a big deal in 2026 congressional races.

A new poll of Rep. David Valadao’s Central Valley, California congressional district (CA-22) finds that protecting health care is a decisive issue for voters There is an expected budget vote Tuesday where Valadao is seen as having to make a critical choice between healthcare for constituents over tax cuts for billionaires.

GOP lawmakers expected to vote soon on slashing the insurance program for low-income people represent tens of millions reliant on it.

Hundreds of Victor Valley residents rallied against proposed Medicaid cuts at Rep. Jay Obernolte's Hesperia office, advocating for disability rights.

"These cuts are not just about health care — they affect the entire economic structure of our community," U.S. Rep. Doris Matsui said.

Shasta Community Health Center CEO Brandon Thornock says proposed cuts to Medicaid and other grants could have an 'immediate chilling effect' here.

Now Medicaid work requirements may be coming back soon as part of a proposed $2.3 trillion spending cut to the program. Trump said he wouldn’t touch Medicaid but then endorsed a plan that included deep cuts. This does not bode well for Millie or so many others.

For Representative David Valadao of California and other Republicans whose constituents depend on Medicaid, a vote for their party’s budget could be politically fatal. President Trump’s agenda hangs in the balance.

Medicaid, the state-federal health insurance program for people with low incomes or disabilities, touches millions of Americans and has become deeply woven into the U.S. health care system.

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