Bakersfield Congressman Bill Thomas, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, announced today he will not seek another term. Kevin McCarthy, the Republican leader in the Assembly, is expected to be among those running to succeed Thomas, which would then set off a contest to replace McCarthy as Republican leader.
More on the flip.
Send money to the Democratic challenger! There’s a chance to get this one caught up in a national wave.
More later in updates.
Update: The Challenger: Ronald Carter.
Update II: Where’s the web presence?