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Melissa Hurtado for State Senate
  • PRESS RELEASE

    Central Valley Voters Re-Elect Senator Melissa Hurtado
  • bakersfield now

    Kern Medical gets $2 million in state funding for new mobile dental unit
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    Hurtado Delivers $150,000 to Combat Disease-Carrying Mosquitoes, Protect Central Valley Families
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    “It will go quick” – $171 million in one-time funding cobbled together to save state’s drinking...
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    $2 million investment brings new resource center closer to opening for Delano farmworkers
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    New California law raises farmworker minimum wage to $19.75 an hour
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    SJV WATER: Project to reduce groundwater pumping near Friant-Kern Canal – damaged by excessive...
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    Project to reduce groundwater pumping near Friant-Kern Canal – damaged by excessive pumping...
  • The porterville recorder

    Groundbreaking marks significant stage of Friant-Kern Canal repairs
  • ein presswire

    Hurtado Secures $150,000 For Public Safety Improvements in Lamont
  • valley voice

    Hurtado warns California can’t wait on airport infrastructure after Newsom veto
  • sierra sun times

    California State Senator Melissa Hurtado’s Legislation Signed Into Law, Tightening Firearm...
  • FOX26NEWS

    Sen. Melissa Hurtado presents $1 million for Kingsburg City Hall, emergency center
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    California Police Chiefs Association Endorses
  • Sun-gazette

    Sen. Hurtado secures funds for safe water
  • KGET 17 News

    ‘The heart of California is right here’: Xavier Becerra stops in Bakersfield for Hurtado campaign...
  • KGET 17 News

    Kern County In Depth: Sept. 6, 2026
  • 23ABC News

    Xavier Becerra endorses state Sen. Melissa Hurtado for reelection in first Kern County visit
  • valley ag voice

    Becerra Backs Senator Hurtado at Bakersfield Campaign Kickoff
  • The Bakersfield Californian

    In Bakersfield, Becerra calls Central Valley heart of California
  • The Bakersfield Californian

    With Becerra's backing, Hurtado kicks off state Senate campaign
  • el popular

    Xavier Becerra en Bakersfield ayuda a lanzar la campaña de reelección de Sen. Melissa Hurtado
  • EIN Presswire

    Hurtado Taxpayer Protection Plan Secures Budget Reform, Delivers Millions Back to the Valley
  • KGET

    Sen. Melissa Hurtado urges Central Valley counties to coordinate cybersecurity efforts in new letter
  • the sun-gazette newspaper

    Hwy 99 Agri-Center Interchange Project complete
  • ain media group

    Aviation Coalition Supports California Fuel Tax Bill
  • Valley voice

    TCAG names Senator Hurtado as 2026 LocalMotion Elected Official of the Year
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    Thank You Senate District 16!
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    Senator Melissa Hurtado Draws Nearly 200 Supporters For Final Push Ahead of Tuesday's Election
  • Agri-Pulse

    Ag overtime tax credit returns as lawmakers seek relief for growers
  • NEWS ARTICLE

    State Senate Bill aims to boost farmworker pay and support agricultural employers
  • Fox 26 news

    Farmersville unveils new fire station with state funding boost
  • NEWS ARTICLE

    Kern County Board of Supervisors honors Sen. Melissa Hurtado for securing state funds
  • NEWS ARTICLE

    From Shafter to McFarland: New Investments in Public Safety
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    Central Valley lawmaker wants to make it easier to get help paying energy bills
  • 23 ABC News Bakersfield

    Hurtado’s ‘Common Sense Plan’ bills advance to California Assembly
  • 23 ABC News Bakersfield

    Sen. Hurtado promotes SB 661 at Meadows Field Airport
  • SJV Wire

    Hurtado's Bill Seeks More Funds to Protect South Valley From Floods
  • 23 ABC News Bakersfield

    Hurtado’s ‘Common Sense Plan’ bills advance to California Assembly
  • NEWS ARTICLE

    Bill aims to get a bigger slice of state funding to protect south San Joaquin Valley
  • NEWS ARTICLE

    Senator Hurtado introduces bill to tackle California's water crisis
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    Tulare County gets $1M for rural road repairs, check presented by State Sen. Melissa Hurtado

PRESS RELEASE

Central Valley Voters Re-Elect Senator Melissa Hurtado

BAKERSFIELD, CA  — Voters in California's 16th Senate District have re-elected Senator Melissa Hurtado to another term representing the Central Valley in Sacramento.

"For nearly eight years representing the Central Valley, I’ve fought tirelessly to uplift our communities, listen to families, and ensure the Valley has a fierce advocate in Sacramento," said Senator Melissa Hurtado. "I'm incredibly proud of our team and volunteers, who spent months connecting with voters and hearing their concerns. I am so grateful for the overwhelming support we received across the Central Valley. Every vote mattered, and I'm humbled that voters have once again chosen me to represent them in Sacramento. There is so much work to be done. I look forward to continuing to keep fighting every day for lower costs, better healthcare, safer communities, and greater opportunities for Valley families. My office's doors are open, and I look forward to continuing delivering for the Central Valley.”