Summary
- Republicans are targeting Democratic candidate Rudy Salas over his vote to extend California’s greenhouse gas emissions programs
- Salas’ campaign defends his record, highlighting his 2017 vote against increasing California’s gasoline tax
- Incumbent Republican Rep. David Valadao is also being backed by the NRCC for his support for domestic energy production and opposition to California climate programs
- State regulators are planning to amend the low-carbon fuel standard, which could potentially increase gas prices by up to 47 cents per gallon by 2025
