BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) \u2014 Congressman Vince Fong has endorsed Chris Parlier in his reelection campaign to the Kern County Board of Supervisors.<\/p>\n
Watch 17 News, After Sunrise and more local news free on your smart TV. Click to learn more about KGET+ <\/a><\/p>\n In his endorsement for Parlier, Fong said he needs a partner like Parlier fighting at the local level.<\/p>\n \u201cAs I fight for Kern County in Washington, I need a partner that can deliver results at the local level,\u201d Fong stated in a release Tuesday. \u201cChris Parlier is the proven leader we need to steer the ship at the county level, and he has a demonstrated history of protecting our industries and keeping our economy competitive. I\u2019m proud to endorse Chris for Kern County District 2 Supervisor.\u201d<\/p>\n Fong went on to say that Parlier is a \u201cproven advocate\u201d for the county\u2019s oil and agriculture sector, which helps drive the local economy.<\/p>\n MORE: 17 News is Your Local Elections Headquarters <\/a><\/p>\n \u201cWith Parlier at the front lines, our state and federal representatives have greater independence to move long-term initiatives forward that safeguard our economic future.\u201d<\/p>\n Fong\u2019s endorsement is one of the latest backings the supervisors for District 2 have received over the last several weeks.<\/p>\n It comes a day after the Central Valley Business Federation <\/a>endorsed Parlier and a few weeks after Parlier won the endorsement of both Kern County Sheriff Donny Youngblood<\/a> and Republican State Senator Shannon Grove. <\/a><\/p>\n Parlier will face off against political newcomer Sydney O\u2019Connor, who is a local labor leader for the supervisor seat this election.<\/p>\n Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.<\/p>\n