Valadao (R-Hanford), a Central Valley dairy farmer, was once again the poorest member of the California delegation. He listed his stake in his family dairy farms as being worth a minimum of $2 ...

Cue up the “Wicked” soundtrack, because yet again, David Valadao is defying gravity ... research director for California Target Book, the nonpartisan election almanac.

For years, the Hanford Republican dairyman has overcome heavily Democratic registration advantages. What's the secret sauce?

Rep. David Valadao, R-Hanford, speaks during a hearing in Fresno in 2014. Juan Esparza Loera Fresno Bee file Congressman David Valadao, R-Hanford, has taken $500,000-plus in farm subsidies ...