Court overturns state's decision, allowing Fong to run for McCarthy's seat

John Donegan, The Bakersfield Californian
Updated ·4 min read

Dec. 28—A Sacramento Superior Court judge reversed a state ruling on Thursday, deciding that Assemblyman Vince Fong, R-Bakersfield, is qualified to run for California's 20th Congressional District seat.

In a statement released Thursday evening, Fong thanked the judge for the decision, deeming it a "victory for the voters of the 20th Congressional District."

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