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Fong flips script, announces candidacy to succeed McCarthy
The Republican state lawmaker reversed course on running after State Sen. Shannon Grove opted against a 2024 run. He now faces a legally murky path to the ballot.
December 11, 2023
Grove out, uncertainty grows over McCarthy succession battle
Rumors of a change of tune from Bakersfield's two likeliest GOP successors to Ex-Speaker Kevin McCarthy's throne underscore a wild weekend of political jockeying.
December 11, 2023
Kimberly Salas launches challenge to Leticia Perez
Perez, who has been on the board for the last decade, lost to Salas’s boss in an election of her own last year.
December 8, 2023
Villapuduas switch races for Senate, Assembly. Now they both face tougher races.
Carlos and Edith Villapudua switched their campaigns this week. It's only invited more chaos and worry about electoral prospects for the political couple.
March 7, 2024
Fong, Mathis bow out of sweepstakes to succeed McCarthy
The two California legislators made quick work of speculation that they would seek to replace ex-Speaker Kevin McCarthy in Congress.
December 8, 2023
McCarthy’s exiting Congress. Here’s what would-be successors are saying.
Valley contenders are quietly lining up to succeed Speaker Emeritus Kevin McCarthy. Here's what The Sun is hearing.
December 6, 2023
McCarthy announces retirement at end of 2023
Months after his ouster by House Democrats and rogue Republicans, the Bakersfield Republican is eyeing the exits from Capitol Hill.
December 6, 2023
Could Devin Nunes return to Capitol Hill? He breaks his silence.
The Truth Social CEO addressed rumors of a potential McCarthy retirement on an upcoming episode of Sunrise FM.
December 4, 2023
Conway, Fong endorse Macedo for Assembly
Macedo is gaining the support of Central Valley Republicans early in her campaign.
December 1, 2023
Salas, Hurtado silent on Israel-Hamas, vandalism at Valadao’s office
The two Democrats have not spoken out against the vandalism in Hanford.
November 30, 2023