2022 California's 22nd congressional district special election
The 2022 California's 22nd congressional district special election is an upcoming special election. The seat will be vacant when incumbent Republican representative Devin Nunes resigns to become the CEO of the Trump Media & Technology Group.[1]
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The special election will be scheduled by Governor Gavin Newsom.[2]
Candidates
Declared
- Andreas Borgeas, state senator from the 8th district[3]
- Nathan Magsig, Fresno County supervisor[4]
Publicly expressed interest
- Steve Brandau, Fresno County supervisor[5][1]
- Garry Bredefeld, Fresno city councilor[5][1]
- Devon Mathis, state assemblyman from the 26th district[5][1]
Potential
- Shannon Grove, state senator from the 16th district and former Minority Leader of the California Senate[6]
Declined
- Jerry Dyer, mayor of Fresno[5]
- Margaret Mims, Fresno County sheriff[5]
- Jim Patterson, state assemblyman from the 23rd district (endorsed Magsig)[5][6][7]
- Lisa Smittcamp, Fresno County District Attorney[5]
- Pete Vander Poel III, Tulare County supervisor[5]
- Tim Ward, Tulare County District Attorney[5]
- Bob Whalen, Clovis city councilmember[5]
Declared
- Phil Arballo, financial advisor and candidate for this district in 2020[3][8]
- Eric Garcia, U.S. Marine Corps veteran and candidate for this district in 2020[3]
- Lourin Hubbard, operations manager at the California Department of Water Resources[3][9]
Publicly expressed interest
- Joaquin Arambula, state assemblyman from the 31st district[10]
- Melissa Hurtado, state senator from the 14th district[5][1]
Potential
- Andrew Janz, Fresno County prosecutor[5]
Endorsements
Nathan Magsig (R)
- State legislators
- Jim Patterson, state assemblyman from the 23rd district[7]
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[11] | Likely R | December 7, 2021 |
See also
References
- Korte, Lara (December 6, 2021). "Devin Nunes' retirement could mean an opening for California Democrats. Who might run?". Sacramento Bee. Retrieved December 6, 2021.
- Gardiner, Dustin (December 6, 2021). "Rep. Devin Nunes leaving Congress to head Trump-led media company". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved December 6, 2021.
- Miller, Thaddeus (December 11, 2021). "With Devin Nunes set to leave Congress, here's the field of potential candidates so far". www.fresnobee.com. The Fresno Bee. Retrieved December 11, 2021.
- Walker, Justin (December 8, 2021). "Nathan Magsig announces candidacy for Congress". www.yourcentralvalley.com. KSEE. Retrieved December 8, 2021.
- Taub, David (December 8, 2021). "First Confirmed Candidate Emerges in GOP Bid to Hold Nunes' House Seat". www.gvwire.com. Retrieved December 8, 2021.
- Mehta, Seema; Haberkorn, Jennifer (December 6, 2021). "California Rep. Devin Nunes leaving Congress to head Trump social media group". www.latimes.com. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved December 8, 2021.
- Gligich, Daniel (December 14, 2021). "Jim Patterson opts against Congressional bid, backs Magsig to replace Nunes". The San Joaquin Valley Sun. Retrieved December 15, 2021.
- "Phil Arballo announces run for Congress, adding name to growing list trying to replace Devin Nunes". ABC30. December 11, 2021. Retrieved December 12, 2021.
- Taub, David (December 8, 2021). "First Confirmed Candidate Emerges in GOP Bid to Hold Nunes' House Seat". GV Wire. Retrieved December 12, 2021.
- Taub, David (December 10, 2021). "Arambula Eyeing Congressional Run Following Nunes Exit. Other Moves Afoot". www.gvwire.com. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
- Dave Wasserman (December 7, 2021). "Nunes Resignation Doesn't Change 2022 House Math". Retrieved December 7, 2021.
External links
- Official campaign websites
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