Days after Rep. Duncan Hunter pleaded guilty to a federal felony related to a years-long campaign finance scandal, he has finally stated explicitly that he will resign from his congressional seat before the end of his term. “Shortly after the holidays, I will resign from Congress,” Hunter (R-Alpine) said in a statement. AdvertisementBecause California’s filing deadline for the March 3 primary election was Friday, Newsom can leave the seat vacant until after the November 2020 general election, call a special election or consolidate a special election with the March primary. Under state law, Newsom has 14 days after a vacancy opens to set the date for a special election within the next 140 days. This week, he pleaded guilty to a single count of conspiracy to convert campaign funds to personal use.

Source: Los Angeles Times December 06, 2019 22:30 UTC