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California Sheriff Advances To Special Election For House Seat

Tulare Sheriff Mike Boudreaux, speaks at an event on Feb. 14, 2024 in Tulare, Calif. A California legislator backed by former President Donald Trump and the sheriff who promises to harden the nation's

Sheriff Mike Boudreaux is set to compete against state legislator Vince Fong in a special election on May 21 to fill the remainder of former U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's term in California's 20th District. The term runs through January, and Republicans are expected to maintain control of the seat, with the party's majority in the chamber not at risk.

The 20th District, encompassing parts of Bakersfield and Fresno in California's Central Valley, is known for being heavily Republican in a predominantly Democratic state. The upcoming election is drawing attention as a potential indicator of former President Donald Trump's influence, as he backs Fong in the race.

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