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Appeals Court Lets Assemblyman Fong Run for McCarthy’s Seat in Congress

The Bakersfield Republican will be on the ballot in two races in November: his own bid for reelection plus the 20th Congressional District contest.
Appeals Court Lets Assemblyman Fong Run for McCarthy’s Seat in Congress
Assemblyman Vince Fong during a meeting in Sacramento on Jan. 23, 2024. Travis Gillmore/The Epoch Times
Jill McLaughlin
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Republican Assemblyman Vince Fong can run for retired former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s vacant seat, a California appeals court decided April 9.

In a 3-0 decision, the state’s 3rd District Court of Appeal in Sacramento rejected California Secretary of State Shirley Weber’s attempt to keep the candidate off the ballot.

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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.