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McCarthy captures House Speaker’s gavel after four days, 15 votes
The Bakersfield Republican endured a rocky road to secure his place as the 55th Speaker of the House. His new challenge? Leading the narrow, 10-vote GOP majority forward.
McCarthy denied Speakership thrice, detractors force recess on House’s first day
Kevin McCarthy's Speakership hopes are up-in-the-air after three unsuccessful ballots on Tuesday, the first time of multiple voting in 100 years.
Shepard to pursue recount in razor-thin Valley Senate race
The Porterville farmer is launching a recount, filing paperwork with the four counties covering the 16th District on Tuesday.
Amid 20-vote deficit, Shepard weighs recount of south Valley Senate race
Sitting 20 votes behind, the big question for State Senate contender David Shepard (R–Porterville)? To recount or not recount.
Fresno City Council unanimously appoints Perea to replace Soria
Annalisa Perea has officially been appointed to the Fresno City Council, joining the city’s top governing body a few weeks earlier than initially anticipated.
Hurtado to hang on to Senate seat with squeaker lead over Shepard
State. Sen. Melissa Hurtado (D–Sanger) saw her already razor-thin lead shaved down by a final vote update in Fresno County.
Rudy to go again: Fresh off defeat to Valadao, Salas files for rematch bid in 2024
Rudy Salas' loss to Rep. David Valadao (R–Hanford) is two weeks old. He's already launching a bid for a rematch.
Hurtado takes slim lead in SD 16 race
The lead Central Valley State Senate race has, once again, changed hands after the latest update of votes from Kern County.
Duarte captures open north Valley House seat, Gray concedes defeat in multi-million dollar battle
A Modesto Republican will represent a Latino majority, Democratic heavy seat drawn during redistricting in 2021.
Duarte nearing pick-up victory as eyes turn to Fresno Co. vote update
Modesto nursery owner John Duarte is continuing to inch closer to a victory in the open, north Valley-centric 13th Congressional District.
