Masuda Announces CA5 Town Hall Tour & Challenges McClintock to Debate

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Masuda Announces CA5 Town Hall Tour & Challenges McClintock to Debate  

[Modesto CA – 7/31/2026] – Congressional candidate Michael Masuda today announced a district-wide town hall  tour across California’s 5th Congressional District, with stops scheduled across the district beginning on 8/19.

Masuda is also issuing a direct challenge to Rep. Tom McClintock: debate him at any public forum or to join Michael  at any stop on his Town Hall Tour.

Michael Masuda – “We’re taking this campaign back on the road to every corner of the district. The doors are open  to anyone, regardless of party to come and ask questions. 

I’ve also sent a direct invite to Tom McClintock. Let’s debate. Any format, any moderator, hosted jointly by our  campaigns or by a neutral organization in the district. A newspaper, a chamber of commerce, a college, a farm  bureau, or join us at any of our town halls. Take your pick. We’re happy to show you how a town hall is supposed to  work. 

Tom hasn’t done that in years. Only recently has he made appearances in parts of the newly drawn CA5, which he  doesn’t currently represent. However, he has not had a public appearance with his current constituents in CA5 since  2017. His recent town hall in Alpine County was done using taxpayer dollars and a career politician should not be  making mistakes like that. 

I don’t think that’s a lot to ask. This job is public trust. The people who fund it and live under it have earned a couple  of hours of your time and straight answers.” 

TOWN HALL TOUR SCHEDULE 

Soulsbyville 8/19 | Clovis 8/26 | Madera Ranchos 8/27 | Bishop 9/3 | Oakdale 9/11 | Waterford 9/15 West Point  9/17 | Angels Camp 9/22 | Rancho Calaveras 9/29 | Ione 9/30 | Fresno 10/1 | Chowchilla 10/7 | Modesto 10/8 Full schedule more details: votemasuda.com/events 

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For more information on Michael Masuda: 

VoteMasuda.com | [email protected]

About Michael Masuda for Congress 

Michael Masuda is running to represent California’s 5th Congressional District with a focus on lowering costs for working families, expanding  access to quality healthcare, and strengthening rural communities. Raised in the heart of the district, Michael brings a grounded, common-sense approach to public service shaped by a lifetime of community involvement. His campaign is driven by a commitment to practical solutions,  responsive representation, and a government that actually shows up for the people it serves. Learn more at VoteMasuda.com.