Trump-backed legislator, county sheriff face off for McCarthy's vacant US House seat in California

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Trump-backed legislator, county sheriff face off for McCarthy's vacant US House seat in California

By MICHAEL R. BLOOD AP Political Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — A California legislator backed by former President Donald Trump and a county sheriff promising to fight for tougher border security are facing off in a special election to decide who will complete the remainder of the term of ousted former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. The term in the 20th District in the state’s Central Valley runs through January. The candidates — state Assembly member…