Trump backs Kevin McCarthy in California special election for former speaker's seat

State assemblyman Vince Fong advances to runoff race to fill Kevin McCarthy's seat. Fong advanced to a special election runoff for the seat vacated by ousted Speaker Kevin McCarthy. McCarthy was ousted from his post as speaker of California's House of Representatives in 2011. State Assemblyman Fong is seeking to fill McCarthy's vacant seat.

California state Legislator Vince Fong advances to runoff election to complete term of ex-House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Fong advanced to a May election to decide who will complete the remainder of the term of deposed former U.S. House Speaker McCarthy. McCarthy was House Speaker of the House from 2003 to 2007.

Trump backs Kevin McCarthy protege in California special election for former speaker's seat. California legislator backed by former President Donald Trump and a sheriff who promises to harden the nation’s porous borders are facing off in a special U.S. House election. Sheriff says he's working to keep the nation's porous borders at borders.

Trump backs Kevin McCarthy protege in California special election for former speaker's seat. California legislator backed by former President Donald Trump and a sheriff who promises to harden the nation’s porous borders are facing off in a special U.S. special election. Sheriff's office is a key battleground in California's congressional district.

Former President Donald Trump endorses California Assemblyman Vince Fong in the crowded race to replace ousted ex-Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Fong's former aides are backing his opponent in the race. Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy was forced to step down after being forced to resign from his post.