Boland Gains Backing of Wilcox, La Follette

Paula Boland, who won the Republican nomination to succeed retiring Assemblywoman Marian La Follette (R-Northridge), received endorsements Wednesday from her primary election opponent Rob Wilcox and his political backers.

In addition to Wilcox’s support, Boland, 50, also won endorsements from two of his main backers, La Follette and state Sen. Ed Davis (R-Santa Clarita). Boland faces Democrat Irene Allert in the November general election for the 38th Assembly District seat.

“The primary is a way to talk about differences” between him and Boland, Wilcox said. “The differences were small compared to the similarities, especially on philosophy.”

“She’ll make a good representative for our area . . . and I want to be part of the Republican team,” he said.

Boland said she plans to “run an aggressive campaign and with the support of these fine Republican leaders . . . I am confident of victory in November.”