"Runoff Set for California Special Election to Replace Ousted Speaker McCarthy"
TL;DR
Two Republicans, County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux and state legislator Vince Fong, will compete in a May runoff for former Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s House seat in California’s 20th District. Boudreaux emphasizes his law enforcement background and border security, while Fong has garnered endorsements from prominent figures including former President Trump and McCarthy. The winner of the special election will have an advantage as a de facto incumbent for some time, and the runoff comes after McCarthy's ousting from his leadership role and announcement of departure from Congress.
- Special election for McCarthy seat advances to runoff The Hill
- Special election for McCarthy seat goes to a May runoff POLITICO
- Two Republicans Advance to a Runoff to Finish Kevin McCarthy's Term The New York Times
- Republican Mike Boudreaux advances to special election to complete term of ousted Speaker McCarthy The Associated Press
- California special election to replace McCarthy heads to runoff, extending House GOP vacancy another 2 months Fox News
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