Assemblywoman Christy Smith (D-Santa Clarita) conceded defeat to Republican Mike Garcia on Wednesday afternoon in the special election in California’s 25th congressional district, giving Republicans their first pickup in the state in 22 years.
President Donald Trump celebrated Wednesday after Republican victories overnight in special elections in California and Wisconsin.
When the final results roll in and the likely victor, Republican Mike Garcia, is confirmed as the winner in the special election in California’s 25th congressional district, he will be the first Republican in 22 years to claw back a seat from Democrats in the Golden State.
Democrats claimed the L.A. County Registrar — a Democrat — had discriminated against minorities. He obliged by setting up an in-person voting station in Lancaster.
Mike Garcia, a retired U.S. Navy Fighter pilot running in California’s 25th congressional district special election upcoming on Tuesday, is aiming to try to launch what he calls “a red shockwave” across the country by retaking the seat for Republicans.
Former President Barack Obama endorsed State Assemblywoman Christy Smith (D-Santa Clarita) on Tuesday, wading into the May 12th special election to replace Katie Hill.
President Donald Trump waded into the race to replace former Rep. Katie Hill (D-CA) in California’s 25th district on Thursday, slamming Democrat Christy Smith for mocking Republican Mike Garcia’s Navy service
Steve Knight, the Republican who represented California’s 25th congressional district before losing to Katie Hill in the 2018 midterm elections, announced Saturday that he will seek to regain his seat in an upcoming special election.
