2:42pm | Los Angeles County District Attorney Steve Cooley has announced his support for Republican businessman and former Congressman Steve Kuykendall for the newly created 47th Congressional District.
Long Beach Post first reported former Congressman Kuykendall’s run in an exclusive interview in August.
“To meet the tremendous challenges facing our nation, we need smart independent leaders like Republican Steve Kuykendall,” said LA County District Attorney Steve Cooley. “He’s clearly the best candidate to represent the 47th Congressional District.”
“Using his experience in both the California State Assembly and United States Congress, Steve will work tirelessly to balance the federal budget and eliminate government waste while protecting vital public safety funds,” continued Cooley
Steve Kuykendall is a former Marine Corps Captain, a businessman, and a former member of the California State Assembly (representing the city of Long Beach) and Congress. He and his wife Jan have three grown children and reside in the city of Long Beach.