Engineer Challenges Incumbent in Central Valley | Fresno News

Michael Masuda, an engineer and grassroots challenger, is taking on a nine-term incumbent in California’s Fifth District by touring rural towns like Waterford and Bishop, arguing the seat is winnable because voters are fed up with the status quo. Rejecting corporate PACs, he’s building a campaign rooted in listening — especially to conservatives — and focusing on practical solutions to rising costs in healthcare, fuel, and childcare. His vision includes local job creation through innovative projects like solar canals and biowaste industries, aiming to bring investment back to the Central Valley and reduce commutes to the Bay Area. If elected...