I just cross-linked the thread for reference.
The added tidbit makes his last minute disclosure all the more curious.
You'd think that with (at least) two weeks advance notice, he would have been able to call an election law attorney about this issue, rather than just asssume the deadline would be extended by 5 days.
I suspect that if he is re-nominated, he'll run again, then retire midterm.. that would work out okay for McClintock/Strickland.