McClintock Builds War Chest for Senate Bid
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VENTURA — Assemblyman Tom McClintock (R-Northridge) has raised $112,000 to begin a long-distance run for the state Senate seat being vacated next year by veteran Simi Valley lawmaker Cathie Wright.
McClintock, 42, who has formed a Senate campaign committee and padded his treasury with a flurry of Christmastime contributions, said Tuesday that he will soon formally announce his candidacy to replace Wright.
Wright, 69, represents a district that includes most of Ventura County and portions of the Santa Clarita and San Fernando valleys. A lawmaker since 1980, she cannot seek reelection because of term limits.
“I represented half of that Senate district for 10 years,” McClintock said. “And now I represent the other half in my current seat. I don’t know of anyone who comes close to that level of experience and visibility in that district.”
McClintock, whose 38th Assembly District includes Simi Valley and Fillmore, said his early announcement lets opponents know what they’re up against.
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