With overall control of the House on the line, David Valadao's victory has moved Republicans to within two wins of retaining the gavel.

Republican Rep. David Valadao has won reelection in California’s 22nd Congressional District, defeating Democrat Rudy Salas for the second time.

Republican Rep. David Valadao managed to once again fend off Democratic challenger Rudy Salas to keep his U.S. House seat representing California's 22nd Congressional District in the Central Valley.Valadao's win bolsters the Republican Party's effort to retain control of the House of Representatives and brings the GOP closer to controlling both arms of Congress after flipping the U.