CA-25: Smith concedes race, Garcia declares himself victor
Christy Smith and Mike Garcia head to special election on May 12, 2020. Courtesy photos

CA-25: Smith concedes race, Garcia declares himself victor

Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, conceded Monday in the 25th Congressional District race as final ballot counts from L.A. and Ventura counties confirmed the reelection of Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa…

Garcia maintains slim lead in CA-25 election
Christy Smith and Mike Garcia head to special election on May 12, 2020. Courtesy photos

Garcia maintains slim lead in CA-25 election

The gap in votes for California’s 25th Congressional District election has slightly widened with just more than a 400-vote difference, keeping incumbent Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, in the lead,…

Garcia and Wilk lead their races, Valladares declares victory in 38th Assembly
State Assembly candidate Suzette Martinez Valladares speaks to supporters as the early returns come in at a GOP election night party held in Valencia on Tuesday, November 03, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

Garcia and Wilk lead their races, Valladares declares victory in 38th Assembly

Yet-to-be counted ballots could make all the difference in five California elections, including the races for the state’s 25th Congressional District and the 21st Senate District, where candidates face a…

Early returns show Smith in the lead for CA-25
Christy Smith and Mike Garcia head to special election on May 12, 2020. Courtesy photos

Early returns show Smith in the lead for CA-25

Election Day has finally passed, but a winner for the highly contested 25th Congressional District is far from official amid an unprecedented amount of mail-in voting.  Early returns Tuesday showed…

CA-25 candidates talk COVID, federal aid and AB 5
Christy Smith and Mike Garcia head to special election on May 12, 2020. Courtesy photos

CA-25 candidates talk COVID, federal aid and AB 5

With only two weeks left before the November election, Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, and Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, honed in on their priorities during a virtual forum Tuesday.…

Secretary of State releases latest voter registration tallies
A woman casts her ballot in a voting voting booth at the Castaic Regional Sports Complex in Castaic on Tuesday, May 12, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

Secretary of State releases latest voter registration tallies

Ahead of the Nov. 3 election, the gap between Democratic and Republican voters in the 25th Congressional District has steadily increased over the past four years, newly released voter registration…

House welcomes Garcia after special election win
Mike Garcia, right, sworn into office on Tuesday, May 19, 2020. He is joined by his family in the office of Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Bakersfield, (left). Courtesy photo

House welcomes Garcia after special election win

After more than a yearlong campaign, Republican Mike Garcia joined the House on Tuesday as California’s newest 25th Congressional District representative — but the work is just beginning, and it…

Early results show Garcia in the lead with more than 55% of the vote
Christy Smith and Mike Garcia head to special election on May 12, 2020. Courtesy photos

Early results show Garcia in the lead with more than 55% of the vote

While it may take several days for the declaration of an official winner, early mail-in results Tuesday showed Republican Mike Garcia with a commanding lead against Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa…

Smith, Garcia discuss COVID-19 relief funds, business in SCV
25th District congressional candidates Christy Smith (D) and Mike Garcia (R) participate in a virtual candidate forum streamed online Friday afternoon by the Santa Clarita Chamber of Commerce. April 23, 2020. COURTESY SCV Chamber of Commerce.

Smith, Garcia discuss COVID-19 relief funds, business in SCV

Candidates vying to fill the vacant 25th Congressional District seat discussed Friday their positions on federal COVID-19 relief funds, transportation and other business-related issues affecting the local community during an…

Vote-by-mail ballots mailed for 25th special election
Voters line up outside at a Hasley Canyon Village polling place in Castaic in 2012. Signal File Photo

Vote-by-mail ballots mailed for 25th special election

Less than a month since Gov. Gavin Newsom’s announcement about vote-by-mail ballots for the 25th Congressional District, the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk has started mailing ballots.  More than 350,000…

Certified election results show who heads into runoffs
Voters line up outside at a Hasley Canyon Village polling place in Castaic in 2012. Signal File Photo

Certified election results show who heads into runoffs

The Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk’s Office recently announced that the results of the March 3 primary election have been certified, marking the finalists for those headed to a runoff…

25th District voters to receive mail ballots, candidates adjust to COVID-19 disruptions
Christy Smith and Mike Garcia head to special election on May 12, 2020. Courtesy photos

25th District voters to receive mail ballots, candidates adjust to COVID-19 disruptions

In an effort to protect public health and safety during the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Gavin Newsom recently announced all voters in the 25th Congressional District should receive a vote-by-mail ballot…

25th special election: Candidates talk jobs, housing and health care
Five out of 12 candidates running in the 25th Congressional District special primary election. Bobby Block/ The Signal

25th special election: Candidates talk jobs, housing and health care

While seven candidates missed out, including the top-two fundraisers, five others in the 12-person race for the 25th Congressional District’s special election discussed their priorities in a forum hosted Tuesday…

Getro Elize announces 25th Congressional District campaign
Getro Elize, Antelope Valley resident who works for county’s Dept. of Health, announces 25th Dist. candidacy for 2020. Courtesy of Getro Elize

Getro Elize announces 25th Congressional District campaign

A week after meeting the filing deadline of Dec. 6, Antelope Valley resident Getro Elize has officially announced his candidacy for the 25th Congressional District.  Elize, a patient resource worker…

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