Elton Gallegly Watch: Will Not Seek Re-election or Will he? – REDUX

Ventura County Star: Gallegly saying he will not rule out return to race

Saying “it is not my intention to circumvent the rights of anyone,” Rep. Elton Gallegly said Monday he is exploring legal options to reopen the nomination period for candidates seeking his office.If nothing can be done, Gallegly would not rule out the possibility that he will change his mind and actively seek re-election.

In a statement released by his office, Gallegly said if no remedies are found, he will look at “what further options may be viable to ensure fairness to the voters of the 24th Congressional District.”

Asked whether that included the possibility of his actively seeking re-election, Gallegly responded: “Those further options don’t exclude anything.”

Well, the Congressman’s legal options are very limited unless he can get creative judges. The best option and really only option is to seek re-election unless he wishes Michael Tenenbaum to win his seat virtually by default.

Elton can and will win re-election if he wishes. However, will his health problems preclude him from waging a credible campaign? And might he resign/withdraw from the race after the California June primary election and allow the Ventura County Republican Party to choose his successor?

Flap handicaps that Elton will run for re-election and that Michael Tenebaum who wishes a career in California Republican politics will withdraw from the race clearing Gallegly for one last term.

Stay tuned……

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Elton Gallegly Watch: Will Not Seek Re-election or Will he?

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