A California appeals court ruled that Vince Fong, a Republican state legislator, can run for both the House seat to replace former Rep. Kevin McCarthy and the state Legislature simultaneously.
Bakersfield Assemblyman Vince Fong addresses supporters March 9, 2024, in Bakersfield, Calif. In a decision that could leave voters doing a double take, a California appeals court ruled that a state legislator can appear as a candidate in two races …, a Republican state legislator, can run for both the House seat to replace former Rep. Kevin McCarthy and the state Legislature simultaneously., a former aide of Mr. McCarthy, was his chosen successor for the state’s 20th Congressional District.
The 3rd Court of Appeals upheld that decision Tuesday, saying that “if the Legislature wants to prohibit candidates from running for more than one office at the same election, it is free to do so.” But the court said current law allows him to run for both seats.
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