Vince Fong Wins Special Election to Replace Kevin McCarthy in California's 20th District

California Republican Assemblyman Vince Fong has secured a decisive victory in the special election to fill the congressional seat vacated by former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Endorsed by McCarthy and former President Donald Trump, Fong triumphed over Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux in California’s 20th District. The Associated Press called the election for Fong at 8:17 p.m.

Fong will now serve out the remaining term of McCarthy, who resigned from Congress at the end of 2023 after being voted out as House speaker. In a prepared statement, Fong expressed humility and gratitude, stating, “I am absolutely humbled by the outpouring of support from family, friends, and neighbors across Fresno, Tulare, Kings, and Kern counties.”

With this victory, the GOP will hold 218 House seats to the Democrats' 213, with four vacancies. Fong, who began his career working for McCarthy’s predecessor Bill Thomas and later served nearly a decade as McCarthy’s district director, will focus on securing the border, supporting small businesses, investing in water storage and infrastructure, unleashing the energy industry, and ensuring national security.

Fong and Boudreaux, who has been the sheriff of Tulare County for over a decade and is the head of the California State Sheriffs' Association, will face off again in November in the regularly scheduled general election. Being the incumbent will give Fong a significant advantage in November.

Fong's campaign benefited greatly from the political influence and fundraising prowess of McCarthy, raising more than three times as much money as Boudreaux. The Central Valley Values political action committee, which supported Fong, reported raising $950,000 from McCarthy’s Majority Committee PAC and a new PAC funded by major Republican donors, including Barbara Grimm-Marshall of Bakersfield's Grimmway Farms.

This election adds another layer to the complex political landscape as Vince Fong prepares to bring his legislative agenda to Congress, representing a district that includes Kern, Tulare, Kings, and Fresno counties.

Conservative Bias:

Well, folks, the people of California's 20th District have spoken loud and clear by electing Vince Fong, a true conservative patriot endorsed by the great Donald Trump and Kevin McCarthy. This victory is a resounding rejection of the liberal lunacy that has plagued our state for far too long. The radical leftists and their media cronies tried to prop up Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux, but the voters saw through the charade. Fong's agenda of securing the border, supporting small businesses, and unleashing the energy industry is exactly what this country needs to recover from the disastrous policies of the Democrats. Let's not forget that Fong's campaign was fueled by the unwavering support of real Americans who are sick and tired of the socialist agenda being shoved down their throats. This win is a massive blow to the Democrats' dreams of turning California into a socialist wasteland, and it’s a clear message that America is ready to take back its greatness!

Liberal Bias:

In a deeply troubling and predictable outcome, Vince Fong has been elected to replace Kevin McCarthy in California's 20th District, further entrenching the GOP's stranglehold on our democracy. This so-called "victory" is nothing more than a testament to the corrupt political machinery and dark money that fuels the Republican Party. Fong, a puppet of McCarthy and Trump, has cynically capitalized on fear-mongering and divisive rhetoric to secure his seat. His agenda, which includes draconian border policies and pandering to big business, will only serve to deepen the inequalities and injustices plaguing our nation. The obscene amounts of money funneled into Fong's campaign from McCarthy’s Majority Committee PAC and other right-wing donors highlight the grotesque influence of wealthy elites in our political system. This election is a stark reminder of the urgent need for campaign finance reform and a wake-up call for progressives to fight back against the GOP's relentless assault on our values and democracy.