McCarthy Protege Wins Special Election To Replace Him

CBS News reports:

State Assembly member Vince Fong, a California legislator backed by former President Donald Trump, has captured a special election to complete the remainder of the term of deposed former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, which runs through January.

Fong — a McCarthy protege who also had the former speaker’s endorsement — defeated fellow Republican and Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux on Tuesday in the 20th Congressional District. With 65% of votes counted Tuesday evening, Fong was leading Boudreaux by a margin of 60% to 39%.

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BREAKING: Republican Vince Fong is the projected winner by AP of the 20th District Special Election, defeating Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux. Fong will complete the remainder of the term of former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy through January.https://t.co/EVTzzGbC8j

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