Congressman McCarthy watching election from D.C. instead of Kern County

For the first time in recent memory, Congressman Kevin McCarthy is watching the election from Washington D.C. instead of in Kern County.

BREAKING: 23ABC has confirmed @GOPLeader will not spend election night in Kern County. He is reportedly in Washington D.C. tonight. It's the first time in recently memory Kevin McCarthy has not spent election night in his district. pic.twitter.com/GMUZVJ7REx

— Tim Calahan (@TimCalahan23ABC) November 7, 2018

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