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politics1 year ago

New California Republican Sworn In to Finish McCarthy's Term

Vince Fong, a Republican from California, was sworn into Congress to complete the term of former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy after winning a special election. Backed by Donald Trump and McCarthy, Fong's victory gives Republicans a 218-213 majority in the House. Fong emphasized addressing issues like the U.S.-Mexico border, rising costs, and community safety. McCarthy, who resigned after being voted out as Speaker, supported Fong's campaign significantly.

via The Associated Press|
#california#kevin-mccarthy#politics
politics1 year ago

Vince Fong Wins Special Election for McCarthy's House Seat

Republican California state Assemblyman Vince Fong won the special election to fill the House seat vacated by former Speaker Kevin McCarthy, adding to the GOP's narrow majority. Fong, endorsed by McCarthy and Donald Trump, defeated Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux with 60.3% of the vote. He will focus on issues like border security, small business support, and infrastructure. Fong and Boudreaux will face off again in November for a full two-year term.

via New York Post |
#house-of-representatives#kevin-mccarthy#politics
politics1 year ago

California Court Allows Candidate to Run for Two Offices Simultaneously

California appellate court ruled that Republican Vince Fong can appear on the November ballot for both state Assembly and Congress, despite objections from the Secretary of State. If Fong wins both races, he would resign from the Assembly and head to D.C., triggering a special election to fill the Assembly vacancy. The decision has sparked concerns about chaos and voter disenfranchisement, leading to proposed bills aimed at addressing the confusion in election law.

via Yahoo! Voices|
#appellate-court#california#election
politics2 years ago

"McCarthy's Chosen Successor Barred from Congressional Race by California Secretary of State"

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's endorsed successor, California Assemblyman Vince Fong, has been deemed ineligible to run for the congressional seat by the California Secretary of State's office. Fong had already filed to run for reelection in his Assembly district, making him ineligible to appear as a congressional candidate. Fong plans to challenge the determination, calling it an "unprecedented interference." Other candidates set to appear on the ballot include Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux, businessman David Giglio, public school teacher Marisa Wood, and security officer Andy Morales.

via Business Insider|
#california#congressional-race#ineligibility
politics2 years ago

CA Sec. of State bars McCarthy's chosen successor from running for Congress

Republican Assemblyman Vince Fong of Bakersfield has been ruled ineligible to run for the 20th congressional district seat in California, which was left vacant by former Congressman Kevin McCarthy. Fong had initially decided not to run but changed his mind after another candidate dropped out. However, the California Secretary of State's Office stated that Fong cannot appear in more than one race or withdraw as a candidate, as he had already filed for reelection for his state assembly seat. Fong plans to challenge the decision in court, while other candidates in the race express their support for the ruling.

via KFSN-TV|
#20th-congressional-district#california-secretary-of-state#election-law
politics2 years ago

California Secretary of State Invalidates McCarthy-Endorsed Fong's Congressional Run

California Secretary of State Shirley Weber has ruled that Assemblyman Vince Fong, endorsed by Rep. Kevin McCarthy, cannot run for Congress in the 20th Congressional District due to his previous filing for reelection to the California State Assembly. Fong's campaign plans to challenge the decision in court, arguing that it interferes with the candidate filing process. Fong's eligibility status has been a subject of controversy, with another Republican candidate, David Giglio, threatening to sue if Fong is allowed to run.

via Yahoo News|
#california#congress#election
politics2 years ago

California Secretary of State declares McCarthy-endorsed Fong ineligible for Congress

California Secretary of State Shirley Weber has ruled that Assemblyman Vince Fong, endorsed by Rep. Kevin McCarthy, cannot run for Congress in the 20th Congressional District due to his previous filing for reelection to the California State Assembly. Fong's campaign plans to challenge the decision in court, arguing that it interferes with the candidate filing process. Fong's eligibility status has been a subject of controversy, with another Republican candidate threatening to sue if Fong is allowed to run.

via Yahoo News|
#california#congress#election
politics2 years ago

"California Republican Vince Fong Deemed Ineligible for Congress Bid, Democrat Front-Runner Suspends Campaign"

California Assemblymember Vince Fong's last-minute bid to succeed Rep. Kevin McCarthy in Congress has been deemed ineligible by the California Secretary of State's office due to state election law. Fong, who initially ruled out running, filed his candidacy after the expected frontrunner withdrew from the race. Despite the ruling, Fong plans to sue to stay on the ballot, arguing that voters should have the right to choose their representative.

via POLITICO|
#california#congressional-bid#election-law
politics2 years ago

SOS Deems Fong's Congressional Run Improper, Front-Runner Suspends Campaign

The California Secretary of State's Office has declared Assemblymember Vince Fong's filing for the 20th District Congressional race improper, stating that state law prohibits candidates from filing nomination papers for more than one office at the same election. Fong's campaign has responded, calling the decision an unprecedented interference and stating their intention to challenge it in court.

via KERO 23 ABC News Bakersfield|
#california-secretary-of-state#congressional-race#election-code
politics2 years ago

California Secretary of State Disqualifies Vince Fong from 20th Congressional District Race

California Secretary of State's Office has ruled that Assemblyman Vince Fong is not allowed to run as a candidate for the 20th Congressional District because he had previously filed paperwork to run for reelection to the California State Assembly. Fong's campaign team plans to challenge this decision in court, arguing that it is an unprecedented interference in the candidate filing process. State law prohibits candidates from filing nomination papers for more than one office at the same election, and Fong's nomination papers for Congressional District 20 were deemed improperly submitted.

via Bakersfield Now|
#20th-congressional-district#california-secretary-of-state#election
politics2 years ago

"Assemblyman Vince Fong's Congressional Run Sparks Voter Reaction and Party Plans in California"

Assemblyman Vince Fong's candidacy for both Congress and re-election as a 32nd district assemblyman has caused confusion and legal uncertainty. While Fong's candidacy for Congress has been approved at the county level, the final certification by the Secretary of State is still pending. If Fong were to win both races, it remains unclear what would happen to the 32nd Assembly district. The Secretary of State is exploring the situation, but no race can be re-opened even in special circumstances.

via KGET 17|
#assemblyman#california#congress
politics2 years ago

"Vince Fong seeks Congress seat, gains support from Kevin McCarthy"

Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux has expressed his intention to run for the soon-to-be-vacated Congress 20 seat by pulling papers and paying the filing fee. Assemblymember Vince Fong has also shown interest in running for the same position, but state election code prohibits running for both Assembly and Congress on a California ballot.

via KMPH Fox 26|
#congress-20-seat#kevin-mccarthey#mike-boudreaux
politics2 years ago

"Kevin McCarthy Endorses Vince Fong's Congressional Bid in California"

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has endorsed Assemblyman Vince Fong in the 2024 race for California's 20th District, the seat McCarthy currently holds. Fong expressed gratitude for McCarthy's support and pledged to continue fighting for water infrastructure, energy abundance, border security, and military support. Other candidates running for the seat include Ben Dewell, David Giglio, Nathan Wilkins, Marisa Wood, Andy Morales, and John Burrows, who is endorsed by both the state and county Democratic party. The deadline for candidacy declarations has been extended to December 13, and nearly half of registered voters in the district are Republican.

via KGET 17|
#californias-20th-district#congressional-race#endorsement
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.

via Bakersfield Now|
#bakersfield#ca-20#congressional-race