But after state Sen. Shannon Grove, Bakersfield Republican, said she wasn’t going after Mr. McCarthy’s seat that became vacant when he esigned from Congress in December, Mr. Fong decided to run for it.
California court rules Republican seeking Kevin McCarthy's seat can run in two races
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He had originally filed to run for reelection for his Assembly seat, but after state Sen. Shannon Grove, Bakersfield Republican, said she wasn't going after Mr. McCarthy's seat, he decided to seek the congressional seat.
Gavin Newsom announces March 19 special election to fill Kevin McCarthy's seat
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