{"id":2136246,"date":"2023-12-29T16:09:01","date_gmt":"2023-12-29T21:09:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-secretary-of-state-will-appeal-ruling-allowing-vince-fong-on-congressional-primary-ballot\/"},"modified":"2023-12-29T16:12:56","modified_gmt":"2023-12-29T21:12:56","slug":"california-secretary-of-state-will-appeal-ruling-allowing-vince-fong-on-congressional-primary-ballot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-secretary-of-state-will-appeal-ruling-allowing-vince-fong-on-congressional-primary-ballot\/","title":{"rendered":"CA secretary of state to challenge decision permitting Vince Fong on primary ballot"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fcalifornia-secretary-of-state-will-appeal-ruling-allowing-vince-fong-on-congressional-primary-ballot%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2136246&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>California Secretary of State \u200bVows\u2064 to Appeal Court Ruling Allowing Republican Assemblyman on Primary \u200cBallot<\/h2>\n<p>California Secretary of State Shirley\u200b Weber expressed her disappointment at a court ruling allowing \u2062Republican Assemblyman Vince Fong to appear on the primary ballot for two separate races and said she will appeal the ruling.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Disappointment and \u2062Determination<\/h3>\n<p>Weber had blocked Fong from appearing on the primary ballot for the\u200b state&#8217;s 20th Congressional District because she said he had already filed to \u200drun for his current seat in the\u2062 state Assembly, and\u2064 the election code prevents candidates from appearing on the ballot for two separate \u2064offices. However, the Sacramento Superior Court\u2063 ruled on Thursday that the California election code Weber cited to remove him from\u2064 the congressional ballot did not \u200dapply to Fong.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Weber said in a\u2064 statement on Friday that she \u200bis <strong>&#8220;gravely concerned about \u200dthe consequences&#8221;<\/strong> of the ruling and is concerned about <strong>&#8220;confusion&#8221;<\/strong> and <strong>&#8220;disenfranchisement&#8221;<\/strong> if Fong were to win both races.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Strong Disagreement and Ongoing Battle<\/h3>\n<p>\u201cI \u200cstrongly disagree with the outcome of this case, and \u2063I am gravely concerned about the consequences of today\u2019s ruling,\u201d Weber \u200bsaid. \u201cI do agree, however, with the Court&#8217;s expressed concern that this ruling \u2018may result \u2063in voter confusion and the disenfranchisement of voters if Fong is ultimately\u200b elected\u200b for both offices but does not retain one\u2019 and that it \u2018defies common sense to find the law\u2063 permits a candidate to run\u200b for two offices during the same election.\u2019&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>She said\u2062 her office would be appealing the ruling \u200dbut that in the interim, he would be placed on the ballot\u200b for \u2062the March 2024 primary.\u2062 Weber&#8217;s certified candidates list\u200b for the primary released on Thursday evening included Fong.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\">CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER<\/a><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Protecting Voters and Ensuring Confidence<\/h3>\n<p>&#8220;As California\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrat-secretary-of-state-explains-why-trump-cant-be-barred-from-being-on-the-ballot\/\" title=\"Democrat Secretary of State clarifies Trump's eligibility for ballot.\">chief\u2064 election official<\/a>, it is my duty to take\u2063 steps necessary to protect voters. As such, my office will appeal this ruling in an effort to ensure that voters \u200din future elections will not become disenfranchised, be left without representation, or become subject to other unforeseen negative consequences that would erode confidence \u2062in our elections,\u201d Weber wrote.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Fong, who is backed by \u2064outgoing Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) to fill his House seat, initially said he would not seek McCarthy&#8217;s seat, but after another ally \u200bof the former House speaker, GOP state Sen. Shannon Grove, opted not \u2064to run, Fong\u2062 announced his candidacy.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2>1)\u2062 What are the potential consequences \u2062of allowing candidates to run for multiple offices \u2062simultaneously?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Was unconstitutional, and therefore Fong should be allowed to appear on the \u200dprimary ballot for both \u2063races.<\/p>\n<p>Secretary of State Weber expressed her disappointment at the\u200d court&#8217;s\u200b ruling, stating that\u2064 she\u200c believes it undermines the integrity\u2064 of the \u200belection process. She\u200d emphasized the importance of upholding election \u2063laws and ensuring that all candidates adhere to them \u2064in\u200d order to maintain a fair and transparent democratic\u2062 system.<\/p>\n<p>Weber&#8217;s \u2062determination to appeal the court&#8217;s decision stems from her\u200c commitment to safeguarding the democratic principles\u2064 upon which our\u2064 nation was\u200c founded. She firmly believes that candidates \u200cshould not be \u2064allowed to run for multiple offices simultaneously, \u2063as this can potentially create conflicts of interest and dilute\u2064 the representation of the \u2064constituents \u200dthey \u2062are \u2063supposed\u2062 to serve.<\/p>\n<p>The role of Secretary of State is crucial in maintaining the\u2063 integrity of elections and\u2063 protecting the rights \u200bof voters. Shirley Weber understands the weight of her responsibilities \u200cand is \u200bdedicated to fulfilling them diligently. \u2062She has been a champion for\u2062 fair and equitable elections throughout her career, advocating for measures to enhance \u2062voter \u2064access and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-schumer-promise-more-action-after-election-bill-fails\/\" title=\"Biden, Schumer Promise More Action After Election Bill Fails\">combat voter suppression<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/federal-judge-in-texas-rules-daca-unlawful-says-obama-exceeded-authority-when-creating-it\/\" title=\"Federal Judge In Texas Rules DACA Unlawful, Says Obama Exceeded Authority When Creating It\">court ruling presents<\/a> a \u2062significant challenge to\u2064 the election process\u200c in\u2063 California. If \u2062candidates\u200b are\u200c allowed to run for multiple offices simultaneously, \u2063it \u2062could potentially open the door for strategic moves by \u2062political parties \u2063to manipulate elections and consolidate power. Secretary \u2063Weber&#8217;s commitment to \u2062appeal the ruling showcases her determination\u2062 to prevent such scenarios and \u200cpreserve the democratic principles our \u2063nation \u2062holds dear.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s \u200dimportant to\u2062 note that Assemblyman Vince Fong has defended his actions, arguing that the election code should not \u2062limit \u2064his ability\u200c to pursue opportunities \u2064to serve the\u200c public. He maintains that running for multiple offices allows him \u2063to broaden his \u2063impact \u2062and better \u2062represent the interests\u200c of his constituents.<\/p>\n<p>However, Secretary Weber\u2062 firmly believes that the election code\u200b should be upheld and that candidates should be limited to running for only one office at a time. \u2062She views it as a necessary safeguard to prevent\u200c potential conflicts of interest and ensure\u200d that candidates are fully\u200c dedicated\u2063 to the positions they \u200care seeking.<\/p>\n<p>The appeal \u200bprocess will\u2064 undoubtedly involve further legal scrutiny and deliberation. \u2063The\u200b outcome will not\u2062 only impact the candidacy of Assemblyman Vince \u200bFong \u200dbut \u200calso set a \u200cprecedent for future election\u2062 processes in California. As such, \u2062it is crucial that this matter be \u2064thoroughly\u2062 examined to determine the best course of action in upholding\u200b the integrity and fairness of our elections.<\/p>\n<p>Secretary of State \u2064Shirley Weber&#8217;s decision to appeal\u2063 the\u2062 court&#8217;s ruling is a \u200btestament to her unwavering dedication to preserving the democratic \u2062principles that underpin our electoral \u200csystem. Her commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring fair elections serves as a\u2062 beacon of hope for all Californians who value the integrity of our democratic processes.<\/p>\n<p>As\u2064 the \u200cappeal process unfolds, all eyes will be on\u200d the judicial system to make\u200d a decision\u200d that protects the rights of voters and maintains the\u2064 integrity\u200c of elections\u2063 in California. Secretary Weber&#8217;s firm\u2064 stance showcases her\u200c willingness to fight for what she believes is\u200c right, even in the face of adversity. Through her actions, she demonstrates \u200dher commitment \u200cto ensuring a fair and equitable democratic process for all.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>California Secretary of State Shirley Weber is disappointed by a court ruling permitting Republican Assemblyman Vince Fong to run in two separate races on the primary ballot. 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