Newsom Announces Special Election to Fill McCarthy's Vacant Seat
Governor Newsom declares May 21 as the date for a special election to fill the vacant seat left by former Rep McCarthy's resignation last month
Former Rep. Kevin McCarthy's resignation last month has prompted a special election, which will take place on May 21, as announced by California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday. The primary for this special election is scheduled for March 19.
After representing California's 20th Congressional District, McCarthy announced his resignation in a Wall Street Journal op-ed on December 6 and officially stepped down on December 31, as reported by CNN. This announcement followed his removal as speaker of the House last fall.
