Vince Fong
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Vincent Karchi Fong[2] (born October 24, 1979) is an American politician who is the representative-elect for California's 20th congressional district. He currently serves in the California State Assembly. A Republican, he represents the newly redrawn 32nd Assembly district, which encompasses much of southern and eastern Kern County, including west Bakersfield, the Tehachapi Mountains, the southern Sierra Nevada, and the northwestern Mojave Desert, as well as portions of Tulare County, including the city of Visalia. Prior to 2022 redistricting, Fong had represented the 34th district.[3] Prior to his election to the Assembly in 2016, Fong served as district director to Minority Leader and Congressman Kevin McCarthy. In 2023, Fong announced he would run for California's 20th congressional district, following Kevin McCarthy's resignation.[4]
Vince Fong | |
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Member-elect of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 20th district | |
Assuming office 2024 | |
Succeeding | Kevin McCarthy |
Member of the California State Assembly | |
Assumed office December 5, 2016 | |
Preceded by | Shannon Grove |
Constituency | 34th district (2016–2022) 32nd district (2022–present) |
Personal details | |
Born | Vincent Karchi Fong (1979-10-24) October 24, 1979 (age 44) Bakersfield, California, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Michelle[1] Amanda Boschma[2] |
Education | University of California, Los Angeles (BA) Princeton University (MPA) |
Website | State Assembly website Campaign website |