PALMDALE – Ballots were mailed Monday for the May 12 special election to fill out the remainder of Katie Hill‘s term in the 25th Congressional District, which stretches from the Antelope Valley into Ventura County.
Democrat Christy Smith and Republican Mike Garcia are in a run-off for the post and will meet again in a November runoff for the right to fill the seat for the next two years.
Hill, who was in her first term, resigned following the release of salacious photos online and allegations of an extramarital affair with a staff member.
All 350,916 voters in the district will be sent a vote-by-mail ballot in compliance with an executive order by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
The Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk’s office said vote centers will be opened May 2 and will follow public health and safety guidelines to allow for safe in-person voting.
Voters who wish to vote by mail must return their ballots postmarked no later than Election Day. No return postage is required. Voters may also leave ballots at one of 22 drop box locations located throughout the district. A full list of drop boxes, which are open 24/7, is available at lavote.net, where voters can also track the status of their ballots.
The 25th District is one of several ranging from the Antelope Valley to Orange County in which Republicans would like to regain a foothold after a series of defeats in 2018.
Smith has been endorsed by many of the area’s biggest Democratic names and by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. Her campaign website touts a variety of priority issues, led by improving public education, ending “corruption in Washington,” boosting support for first-responders and ensuring access to affordable health care.
Garcia is a former Navy pilot who said he was inspired to run for the seat because Hill “did not represent our moderate district. I have the choice to stand on the sidelines and see what happens but that is not in my DNA. This is an extension of my desire to serve, this time to fight for my district.”
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Dennis says
Good luck with getting a mail in ballot. My wife got hers. I did not get mine even though we have the same address. I emailed the Los Angeles Registrar and did not receive a response. After a week, I called them and they told me my blank ballot was returned to them as “undeliverable” and that they would send me a replacement ballot. That does not make any sense to me. It makes me think that someone is collecting black ballots so that they can vote for Smith. So far, I have not received a replacement ballot. It looks like I may have to go vote in person.
Magnetlady says
I hope the ”Voters” will participate in this SPECIAL ELECTION.. I believe that we need to have ”Common Sense” solutions if we’re going to get our Country back on track..WE DON’T NEED MORE ”INVESTIGATIONS” by the Democrats at this pivotal time… Vote your VALUES, NOT the Party Line. We know which direction each party wants to take our Country. I for one, will NOT vote for ”SOCIALISM” as many on the Left think is so great.. NOTHING IS FREE, SOMEBODY PAYS…The ”New Green Deal” will bankrupt our Country & will cost EVERY TAXPAYER more in TAXES!! We need to pass bills in Congress NOW that will help all the people who are unemployed, NOT STATES that have abused their TAXPAYER’S money for their Pet Peeves! CA voters have been duped too many times, we vote on Bills that raise our taxes for ”specific purposes”, only for the State to DIVERT that money for the ”BULLET TRAIN”… The same goes for the ‘Gasoline Tax’, are we seeing all the POTHOLES filled & better roads in the A.V.? NO, some of the GAX TAX is going towards the ”BULLET TRAIN”!! Do your research people..
It will be voter fraud says
This is where voter fraud will come in by the Democrats
William says
Foolish comment It will be voter fraud.
Trump’s committee to research voter fraud disbanded after 11 months because IT COULDN’T FIND ANY.
Now, you’re mimicing Trump’s voter fraud nonsense after he voted by mail himself.
He’s got you by the ears.
Jane Smart says
What about Christy Smith firing teachers and cutting their salaries? I am a Democrat but how can I vote for her? Teachers are important for our education???????
Katie Hill wants you says
Go, Mike, go. Patriots arise. Let’s flip District 25 to red and take back the House!
Robert says
At first I thought Hill was running once again. Smith looks just like her.