California Special Election Results: 25th Congressional District
California Special Election Results: 25th Congressional District
Mike Garcia, a Republican and a former military pilot, has claimed victory in the race to replace former Representative Katie Hill. Christy Smith, his Democratic opponent, has conceded.
Special Election
| County | Garcia | Smith | Rpt. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 72,382 | 61,308 | 79% |
| Ventura | 22,706 | 16,926 | 100% |
Our reporters are providing real-time updates.
Though officials have not yet completed the count in California’s special election, Christy Smith has announced she is conceding the race to Mike Garcia. Read more ›
If Garcia indeed wins, expect Democrats to downplay the loss by saying that the special election is too idiosyncratic to draw lessons for the fall.
There is no doubt that a win for Republicans in a state that is overwhelmingly controlled by Democrats would be remarkable.
Our reporters are providing real-time updates.
Though officials have not yet completed the count in California’s special election, Christy Smith has announced she is conceding the race to Mike Garcia. Read more ›
If Garcia indeed wins, expect Democrats to downplay the loss by saying that the special election is too idiosyncratic to draw lessons for the fall.
There is no doubt that a win for Republicans in a state that is overwhelmingly controlled by Democrats would be remarkable.
No matter who wins, expect a rematch in November: both Smith and Garcia plan to run for a full term in the fall.
Tracking data shows a significant voting gap along generational lines. Roughly 56% of voters 65 and older returned a mail ballot. Just 19% of those younger than 35 did so.
