Voters overwhelmingly chose Vince Fong for both Assembly and Congress, despite his intention to vacate the Assembly seat, leading to potential taxpayer costs for his special election.
New law, Assembly Bill 1748, was signed to prevent candidates from appearing on the same ballot for simultaneous races, aiming to eliminate voter confusion in future elections.
Fong's situation arose after Kevin McCarthy's resignation and Fong's previous commitment to run for both the Assembly and Congress, complicating the ballot situation.
California Secretary of State Shirley Weber emphasized the need for clarity in elections, highlighting the confusion caused by Fong's simultaneous candidacy for two positions.
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