San Diego Republican Party endorses Marco Contreras in 79th Assembly District

SAN DIEGO (CNS) - The San Diego Republican Party made an early endorsement today for the June 8 special election in the 79th Assembly

District, putting its weight behind Marco Contreras.

The seat was vacated by Shirley Weber last month when she became California's Secretary of State. Weber was appointed by Gov. Gavin Newsom to

fill the vacancy caused by his appointment of Alex Padilla to the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Vice President Kamala Harris.

The 79th District primary will be April 6. Weber's daughter, La Mesa City Council Vice Mayor Akilah Weber, is hoping to succeed her mother in

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