TJ Cox won't run for Congress in 2022, endorses Rudy Salas

Thursday, November 18, 2021
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Former Valley congressman TJ Cox will not run for Congress in District 21 next year.

The Democrat has endorsed candidate Rudy Salas for the 2022 congressional race.
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The District 21 seat has flipped in the last two elections.

In 2018, Cox defeated Republican incumbent David Valadao.

Last year, Valadao beat Cox to regain the office.
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State Assemblyman Rudy Salas announced his run for Congress last month.

The Bakersfield native is one of almost a dozen candidates looking to challenge Valadao.

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