US EditionCalifornia lawmaker Vince Fong wins special election to finish ousted House Speaker McCarthy’s term
- Vince Fong, a McCarthy protege with the former speaker's endorsement, won the special election for California's 20th Congressional District against fellow Republican Mike Boudreaux.
- Fong secured 42% of the vote in the previous primary election, while Boudreaux obtained nearly 26%, leading to their face-off in November for a full term next year.
- Fong's victory aids House Republicans in maintaining their slim majority in Congress.
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GOP's Vince Fong trounces opponent in special election for House seat vacated by former Speaker Kevin McCarthy
Earlier this week, two Republicans faced off in a special election for the U.S. House seat vacated by former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), and the winner left his opponent in the dust.On Tuesday night, California Assemblyman Vince Fong (R-Bakersfield) was declared the winner of the special election for the 20th Congressional District seat formerly occupied by McCarthy. Fong soundly defeated Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux — a fellow Re…
Vince Fong Will Serve Out Kevin McCarthy’s Term
Vince Fong (R), a California state lawmaker backed by Donald Trump, “won a special election Tuesday to complete the remainder of the term of deposed former U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, which runs through January,” the AP reports. With Rep. Greg Murphy (R-NC) absent for health reasons, the House GOP’s thin majority will effectively remain the same.
Vince Fong Wins California Special Election to Complete Former Speaker McCarthy’s Term
California Assemblymember Vince Fong won a special election on Tuesday to replace ousted former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) until the end of his term next January. The Associated Press announced the result on Tuesday night. Mr. Fong, a protege of Mr. McCarthy, beat out Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux in the special runoff election to fill the seat. “With the campaign over, the real work now begins,” Mr. Fong said in a statement.…
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