Gustavo Carranza, citrus farm in Terra Bella.
Gustavo Carranza, citrus farm in Terra Bella.

California’s 21st congressional district, a sweep of farmland from Bakersfield to Fresno that has become one of most contested districts in recent history. As California is going through an extreme drought, both sides agree that water is the most pressing issue here, but figuring out how to address this issue is what splits the parties. We spoke with farmers, congressman, and candidates to speak about how the drought is tied to politics in the Central Valley.

Citrus orchard covered in ash from recent wildfire
Citrus orchard covered in ash from recent wildfire

California’s 21st congressional district, a sweep of farmland from Bakersfield to Fresno that has become one of most contested districts in recent history. As California is going through an extreme drought, both sides agree that water is the most pressing issue here, but figuring out how to address this issue is what splits the parties. We spoke with farmers, congressman, and candidates to speak about how the drought is tied to politics in the Central Valley.

Chris Mathys, a Republican running against Rep. David Valadao.
Chris Mathys, a Republican running against Rep. David Valadao.

California’s 21st congressional district, a sweep of farmland from Bakersfield to Fresno that has become one of most contested districts in recent history. As California is going through an extreme drought, both sides agree that water is the most pressing issue here, but figuring out how to address this issue is what splits the parties. We spoke with farmers, congressman, and candidates to speak about how the drought is tied to politics in the Central Valley.

Empty canal in Hanford.
Empty canal in Hanford.

California’s 21st congressional district, a sweep of farmland from Bakersfield to Fresno that has become one of most contested districts in recent history. As California is going through an extreme drought, both sides agree that water is the most pressing issue here, but figuring out how to address this issue is what splits the parties. We spoke with farmers, congressman, and candidates to speak about how the drought is tied to politics in the Central Valley.

Craig Pedersen, Kings County District 4 Supervisor
Craig Pedersen, Kings County District 4 Supervisor

California’s 21st congressional district, a sweep of farmland from Bakersfield to Fresno that has become one of most contested districts in recent history. As California is going through an extreme drought, both sides agree that water is the most pressing issue here, but figuring out how to address this issue is what splits the parties. We spoke with farmers, congressman, and candidates to speak about how the drought is tied to politics in the Central Valley.

The Kings River near Hanford
The Kings River near Hanford

California’s 21st congressional district, a sweep of farmland from Bakersfield to Fresno that has become one of most contested districts in recent history. As California is going through an extreme drought, both sides agree that water is the most pressing issue here, but figuring out how to address this issue is what splits the parties. We spoke with farmers, congressman, and candidates to speak about how the drought is tied to politics in the Central Valley.

Republican Rep. David Valadao represents California's 21st Congressional District
Republican Rep. David Valadao represents California's 21st Congressional District

California’s 21st congressional district, a sweep of farmland from Bakersfield to Fresno that has become one of most contested districts in recent history. As California is going through an extreme drought, both sides agree that water is the most pressing issue here, but figuring out how to address this issue is what splits the parties. We spoke with farmers, congressman, and candidates to speak about how the drought is tied to politics in the Central Valley.

Signs about the drought are seen along highways in the Central Valley
Signs about the drought are seen along highways in the Central Valley

California’s 21st congressional district, a sweep of farmland from Bakersfield to Fresno that has become one of most contested districts in recent history. As California is going through an extreme drought, both sides agree that water is the most pressing issue here, but figuring out how to address this issue is what splits the parties. We spoke with farmers, congressman, and candidates to speak about how the drought is tied to politics in the Central Valley.

Bryan Osorio, the 25-year-old mayor of Delano, is also challenging Valadao
Bryan Osorio, the 25-year-old mayor of Delano, is also challenging Valadao

California’s 21st congressional district, a sweep of farmland from Bakersfield to Fresno that has become one of most contested districts in recent history. As California is going through an extreme drought, both sides agree that water is the most pressing issue here, but figuring out how to address this issue is what splits the parties. We spoke with farmers, congressman, and candidates to speak about how the drought is tied to politics in the Central Valley.

Dried on the vine raisin orchard in Terra Bella
Dried on the vine raisin orchard in Terra Bella

California’s 21st congressional district, a sweep of farmland from Bakersfield to Fresno that has become one of most contested districts in recent history. As California is going through an extreme drought, both sides agree that water is the most pressing issue here, but figuring out how to address this issue is what splits the parties. We spoke with farmers, congressman, and candidates to speak about how the drought is tied to politics in the Central Valley.

Nicole Parra, a former state assemblywoman
Nicole Parra, a former state assemblywoman

California’s 21st congressional district, a sweep of farmland from Bakersfield to Fresno that has become one of most contested districts in recent history. As California is going through an extreme drought, both sides agree that water is the most pressing issue here, but figuring out how to address this issue is what splits the parties. We spoke with farmers, congressman, and candidates to speak about how the drought is tied to politics in the Central Valley.

Angel Lara, a Bakersfield native running as a Democrat for California's 21st District.
Angel Lara, a Bakersfield native running as a Democrat for California's 21st District.

California’s 21st congressional district, a sweep of farmland from Bakersfield to Fresno that has become one of most contested districts in recent history. As California is going through an extreme drought, both sides agree that water is the most pressing issue here, but figuring out how to address this issue is what splits the parties. We spoke with farmers, congressman, and candidates to speak about how the drought is tied to politics in the Central Valley.

Gustavo Carranza, citrus farm in Terra Bella.
Citrus orchard covered in ash from recent wildfire
Chris Mathys, a Republican running against Rep. David Valadao.
Empty canal in Hanford.
Craig Pedersen, Kings County District 4 Supervisor
The Kings River near Hanford
Republican Rep. David Valadao represents California's 21st Congressional District
Signs about the drought are seen along highways in the Central Valley
Bryan Osorio, the 25-year-old mayor of Delano, is also challenging Valadao
Dried on the vine raisin orchard in Terra Bella
Nicole Parra, a former state assemblywoman
Angel Lara, a Bakersfield native running as a Democrat for California's 21st District.
Gustavo Carranza, citrus farm in Terra Bella.

California’s 21st congressional district, a sweep of farmland from Bakersfield to Fresno that has become one of most contested districts in recent history. As California is going through an extreme drought, both sides agree that water is the most pressing issue here, but figuring out how to address this issue is what splits the parties. We spoke with farmers, congressman, and candidates to speak about how the drought is tied to politics in the Central Valley.

Citrus orchard covered in ash from recent wildfire

California’s 21st congressional district, a sweep of farmland from Bakersfield to Fresno that has become one of most contested districts in recent history. As California is going through an extreme drought, both sides agree that water is the most pressing issue here, but figuring out how to address this issue is what splits the parties. We spoke with farmers, congressman, and candidates to speak about how the drought is tied to politics in the Central Valley.

Chris Mathys, a Republican running against Rep. David Valadao.

California’s 21st congressional district, a sweep of farmland from Bakersfield to Fresno that has become one of most contested districts in recent history. As California is going through an extreme drought, both sides agree that water is the most pressing issue here, but figuring out how to address this issue is what splits the parties. We spoke with farmers, congressman, and candidates to speak about how the drought is tied to politics in the Central Valley.

Empty canal in Hanford.

California’s 21st congressional district, a sweep of farmland from Bakersfield to Fresno that has become one of most contested districts in recent history. As California is going through an extreme drought, both sides agree that water is the most pressing issue here, but figuring out how to address this issue is what splits the parties. We spoke with farmers, congressman, and candidates to speak about how the drought is tied to politics in the Central Valley.

Craig Pedersen, Kings County District 4 Supervisor

California’s 21st congressional district, a sweep of farmland from Bakersfield to Fresno that has become one of most contested districts in recent history. As California is going through an extreme drought, both sides agree that water is the most pressing issue here, but figuring out how to address this issue is what splits the parties. We spoke with farmers, congressman, and candidates to speak about how the drought is tied to politics in the Central Valley.

The Kings River near Hanford

California’s 21st congressional district, a sweep of farmland from Bakersfield to Fresno that has become one of most contested districts in recent history. As California is going through an extreme drought, both sides agree that water is the most pressing issue here, but figuring out how to address this issue is what splits the parties. We spoke with farmers, congressman, and candidates to speak about how the drought is tied to politics in the Central Valley.

Republican Rep. David Valadao represents California's 21st Congressional District

California’s 21st congressional district, a sweep of farmland from Bakersfield to Fresno that has become one of most contested districts in recent history. As California is going through an extreme drought, both sides agree that water is the most pressing issue here, but figuring out how to address this issue is what splits the parties. We spoke with farmers, congressman, and candidates to speak about how the drought is tied to politics in the Central Valley.

Signs about the drought are seen along highways in the Central Valley

California’s 21st congressional district, a sweep of farmland from Bakersfield to Fresno that has become one of most contested districts in recent history. As California is going through an extreme drought, both sides agree that water is the most pressing issue here, but figuring out how to address this issue is what splits the parties. We spoke with farmers, congressman, and candidates to speak about how the drought is tied to politics in the Central Valley.

Bryan Osorio, the 25-year-old mayor of Delano, is also challenging Valadao

California’s 21st congressional district, a sweep of farmland from Bakersfield to Fresno that has become one of most contested districts in recent history. As California is going through an extreme drought, both sides agree that water is the most pressing issue here, but figuring out how to address this issue is what splits the parties. We spoke with farmers, congressman, and candidates to speak about how the drought is tied to politics in the Central Valley.

Dried on the vine raisin orchard in Terra Bella

California’s 21st congressional district, a sweep of farmland from Bakersfield to Fresno that has become one of most contested districts in recent history. As California is going through an extreme drought, both sides agree that water is the most pressing issue here, but figuring out how to address this issue is what splits the parties. We spoke with farmers, congressman, and candidates to speak about how the drought is tied to politics in the Central Valley.

Nicole Parra, a former state assemblywoman

California’s 21st congressional district, a sweep of farmland from Bakersfield to Fresno that has become one of most contested districts in recent history. As California is going through an extreme drought, both sides agree that water is the most pressing issue here, but figuring out how to address this issue is what splits the parties. We spoke with farmers, congressman, and candidates to speak about how the drought is tied to politics in the Central Valley.

Angel Lara, a Bakersfield native running as a Democrat for California's 21st District.

California’s 21st congressional district, a sweep of farmland from Bakersfield to Fresno that has become one of most contested districts in recent history. As California is going through an extreme drought, both sides agree that water is the most pressing issue here, but figuring out how to address this issue is what splits the parties. We spoke with farmers, congressman, and candidates to speak about how the drought is tied to politics in the Central Valley.

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