Special Election Set for McCarthy's Vacant House Seat

California Governor Gavin Newsom schedules March 19 primary, with potential May 21 runoff, to fill seat vacated by former Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

California Governor Gavin Newsom has set a special election for March 19 to fill the U.S. House seat vacated by former Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
If no candidate wins a majority of the vote in the primary, the top two vote-getters will advance to a May 21 matchup to fill the seat.
The solidly Republican district is expected to stay in GOP hands.
McCarthy announced his resignation in December, two months after his historic ouster as House speaker.
McCarthy's departure set off a scramble to replace him that is being sorted out in court.