Bakersfield Republican Vince Fong Runs for Former Speaker McCarthy’s House Seat

‘Throughout his career, Vince has fought tirelessly to improve the quality of life in the Central Valley,’ Mr. McCarthy wrote in an endorsement letter.

Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) speaks during a press conference unveiling the results of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) investigation into the biolab discovered in Reedley, Calif., in Washington on Nov. 15, 2023. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

Republican Assemblyman Vince Fong (R-Calif.) has entered the race to try and keep Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s (R-Calif.) seat in conservative hands, he announced on social media Dec. 11.

“It’s official,” Mr. Fong posted on X, formerly Twitter, Monday night. “Just took the oath to run for Congress and I look forward to meeting everyone throughout the 20th Congressional District!”