Marisa Wood has run for the seat before in 2020, losing to Kevin McCarthy. Wood has been a teacher in Bakersfield for 23 years. Andy Morales is a political newcomer — a “Gen Z” candidate.

Kevin McCarthy. This is the second of what looks ... who had 26.1% and Bakersfield school teacher Marisa Wood, a Democrat, who had 23.6%. The special election will determine who immediately ...

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has joined forces with five other figures to found Watchtower Strategy, a public affairs organization. The other people involved include Jeff Miller ...