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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Conway, Fong endorse Macedo for Assembly
Macedo is gaining the support of Central Valley Republicans early in her campaign.
Salas, Hurtado silent on Israel-Hamas, vandalism at Valadao’s office
The two Democrats have not spoken out against the vandalism in Hanford.
If Kevin McCarthy exits, who’s getting into the race to replace him?
The list of contenders if the Speaker Emeritus decides to retire or forego re-election in 2024 is extensive. Here's who insiders view as the likeliest options.
Hamlet of Bakersfield: Speculation mounts of Kevin McCarthy’s early retirement
McCarthy could decide to step away from Congress instead of running for a 10th term after being ousted as Speaker, setting off a political firestorm in 2024.
GOPer Macedo launches bid to replace Mathis in Assembly
The battle to succeed Asm. Devon Mathis (R–Porterville) only took one day to heat up.
