SOS Deems Fong's Congressional Run Improper, Front-Runner Suspends Campaign
TL;DR
The California Secretary of State's Office has declared Assemblymember Vince Fong's filing for the 20th District Congressional race improper, stating that state law prohibits candidates from filing nomination papers for more than one office at the same election. Fong's campaign has responded, calling the decision an unprecedented interference and stating their intention to challenge it in court.
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- Fong Congressional run declared improper by SOS KERO 23 ABC News Bakersfield
- Democrat front-runner suspends campaign for McCarthy's seat The Bakersfield Californian
- Assemblyman Vince Fong not allowed to run for Kevin McCarthy's seat, CA Sec. of State rules KFSN-TV
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