San Luis Obispo native Matt Boutte has filed to run for the 24th Congressional District seat, taking on incumbent Lois Capps and challengers Abel Maldonado and Chris Mitchum. Boutte, who will make a formal announcement on 3/7, said that in light of the failings of Congress he decided there was an opportunity to serve the community. Boutte will run as an Independent in the primary election set for 6/5.
