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politics2 years ago

Bakersfield Voters Surprised by Fong's Last-Minute Congressional Bid

Bakersfield voters react to the recent developments in the CA-20 Congressional race, with two potential frontrunners ruling out running and one of them, Vince Fong, deciding to jump into the race. While some voters are sad to see McCarthy leave Congress, they approve of Fong's campaign and appreciate his knowledge of local issues affecting Bakersfield residents. There is a possibility of candidates from outside Kern County making a run at the district, but experts believe that Fong's name recognition and track record of success give him an advantage.

politics2 years ago

"Analyzing the aftermath: Kevin McCarthy's unexpected resignation from Congress"

With Rep. Kevin McCarthy set to leave office, potential candidates vying for his seat in California's 20th district include current U.S. Congressman John Duarte, declared candidate David Giglio, State Senator Shannon Grove, former U.S. Congressman Devin Nunes, and current U.S. Congressman David Valadao. Assemblyman Vince Fong, previously seen as a leading candidate, announced he will not run. McCarthy's endorsement is highly sought after, with Grove considered the closest to him. Political strategists believe there is a possibility of a Republican versus Republican runoff in the open primary, but doubt a far-right candidate can beat a McCarthy endorsement. The filing deadline for the 20th district has been extended to December 13.