2020 California's 25th congressional district special election

A special election to the United States House of Representatives for California's 25th congressional district was held March 3, 2020, the same day as the California Presidential primaries. As no candidate received a majority, a runoff took place on May 12, 2020, between the top two finishers Christy Smith and Mike Garcia.[2] Garcia's win was the first time Republicans flipped a Democratic-held House seat in California since 1998.[3][4]

2020 California's 25th congressional district special election
March 3 and May 12, 2020
California's 25th congressional district
 
Candidate Mike Garcia Christy Smith
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 95,662 78,716
Percentage 54.9%[lower-alpha 1] 45.1%[lower-alpha 1]
U.S. Representative before election

Katie Hill
Democratic

 Elected U.S. Representative

Mike Garcia
Republican

Elections in California

Katie Hill, who had been elected in 2018, had resigned on November 3, 2019[5] after reports of an "inappropriate relationship" with a campaign staffer and nude photos of her were published without her consent.[6][7][8] Steve Knight, who had represented the district until 2019, ran in the primary but did not advance to the runoff.

By winning the special election, Garcia will finish the remaining balance of Hill's term in the 116th Congress. A separate primary and general election on March 3, 2020 and on November 3, 2020 respectively will determine the representative for the 117th Congress.[9]

Background
Main articles: California's 25th congressional district and Katie Hill (politician) § Resignation

Buck McKeon (R) represented the district from 1993 until he retired in 2014. Steve Knight (R) then won over Tony Strickland (R) in the 2014 election and served until he was defeated by Katie Hill (D) in 2018 by 8.8 percentage points.

Hill resigned in October 2019 following a scandal in which she admitted to an "inappropriate relationship" with a campaign staffer and nude photos of her were published without her consent.[6]

On November 15, 2019, the Governor of California, Gavin Newsom, issued a proclamation declaring a special election for the 25th Congressional District on May 12, 2020, with a primary on March 3, 2020.[10]

In recent presidential elections the district narrowly voted for Barack Obama (D) in 2008 and Mitt Romney (R) in 2012, while Hillary Clinton (D) won the district by 7 percentage points in 2016.[11]

Candidates

California uses a primary system in which all candidates run in a single primary regardless of political party.[12] In regular congressional elections, the top two vote getters in the primary advance to a runoff election regardless of party affiliation or vote tally. However, in the special election for the balance of Hill's term, had a candidate received more than 50% of the primary vote, they would have been automatically elected and the runoff election cancelled.[13]

On October 31, 2019, at least a dozen people had filed paperwork with the FEC to run for the seat.[5] According to the certified list of candidates signed by the Secretary of State of California on January 15, 2020, six Democrats and six Republicans had filed for the special election and would appear on the ballot.[14]

Democratic candidate Christopher Smith ended his campaign shortly after participating in the January 9 debate. While stopping short of a full endorsement, he stated "among the remaining field, the progressive candidate with the best chance of winning is Cenk Uygur."[15]

Democratic Party

Declared
  • Robert Cooper III, university professor[14]
  • Getro Franck Elize, patient resource worker[14]
  • David Rudnick, businessman, real estate investor, political activist and U.S. Marine Corps veteran[14]
  • Christy Smith, state assemblywoman[14]
  • Cenk Uygur, co-founder, CEO, and host of The Young Turks; co-founder of Justice Democrats and founder of Wolf PAC[14]
  • Aníbal Valdez-Ortega, attorney and community organizer[14]

Declined

Withdrawn
  • Christopher C. Smith, documentary filmmaker[15][20]

Republican Party

Declared

Declined

Withdrawn
  • Mark Cripe, Los Angeles County deputy sheriff[26]
  • Angela Underwood-Jacobs, Lancaster city councilwoman[26]

Special election
Main article: 2020 United States House of Representatives elections in California

The special election and the primary election for the regular general election for California's 25th congressional district was held on March 3, 2020. The normal primary election determined which two candidates would advance to the 2020 general election, while the special election was to determine who will finish the remainder of Hill's term. No candidate in the special election received more than 50% of the vote so the top two candidates advanced to a runoff to be held on May 12, 2020.

Several candidates were on the ballot in both elections on March 3, as these elections concern two different Congresses.[27]

Debates

On December 22, 2019, Democratic candidates Christopher Smith, Aníbal Valdéz-Ortega and Cenk Uygur called on Christy Smith, Robert Cooper III and Getro Elize to attend a primary debate "to be held tentatively at College of the Canyons on Thursday, January 9, 2020".[28][29][30] The Talk of Santa Clarita, an interview podcast within the district that hosted a Democratic debate during the 2018 election and has interviewed both Christy Smith and Cenk Uygur,[31][32] also volunteered to host a primary debate for the Democratic candidates on January 25, 2020.[33]

Uygur stated on January 4 that all of the Democratic candidates, with the notable exception of Christy Smith, will attend a debate in Palmdale (at Transplants Brewing Company) on January 9, 2020.[34][40] Despite receiving an offer by the other candidates to change the date of the debate to better accommodate her, Christy Smith's campaign has stated that her work in the State Assembly prevents her from attending the debate, which is set to be moderated by The Talk of Santa Clarita.[41] Christy Smith's campaign has been given several opportunities to debate on different dates at different venues, including future debates unrelated to the Brewing Company debate, but her campaign also declined, with no reasons given.[42]

Endorsements
Mike Garcia (R)
Federal politicians
Statewide politicians
State legislators
Local politicians
  • Mel Alfarero, founder and National Chairman of Filipino American Republicans[25]
  • B.J. Atkins, director of Santa Clarita Valley Water Board[25]
  • Bill Ayub, Ventura County Sheriff[25]
  • Glen Becerra, former Simi Valley councilman[25]
  • Michael Bradbury, former Ventura County district attorney[25]
  • Bob Brooks, former Ventura County Sheriff[25]
  • Dr. Roy Burns, former President of Association of Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs[25]
  • Dee Dee Cavanaugh, former Simi Valley councilwoman[44]
  • Steve Cooley, former Los Angeles district attorney and GOP nominee for Attorney General[25]
  • Bill Cooper, President of Santa Clarita Valley Water Board[25]
  • Stephanie English, Los Angeles County Justice Deputy - Public Safety Legislative and Policy Advisor[25]
  • Yvonne Farris, former President of the Board of Education of Ventura County[25]
  • Don Henry, President of Agua Dulce Town Council[25]
  • Mike Judge, Simi Valley councilman[25]
  • Bob Kellar, Santa Clarita councilman[25]
  • R.J. Kelly, Director of Santa Clarita Valley Water Board[25]
  • Dennis Koontz, former Santa Clarita councilman[25]
  • Dean Kunicki, former Member of the Board of Education of Ventura County[25]
  • Elaine Litster, Simi Valley councilwoman[25]
  • Keith Mashburn, Mayor of Simi Valley[25]
  • Gary Martin, Vice President of Santa Clarita Valley Water Board[25]
  • Joe Messina, Trustee of the Williams S. Hart School Board[25]
  • Bill Miranda, Santa Clarita councilman[25]
  • R. Rex Parris, Mayor of Lancaster[25]
  • Nancy Smith, Trustee and Retired Superintendent of Palmdale School District[25]
  • Linda Storli, Trustee of the Williams S. Hart School Board[25]
  • Steve Sturgeon, President of the Williams S. Hart School Board[25]
  • Greg Totten, Ventura County district attorney[25]
  • Barbra Williamson, former Simi Valley councilwoman[44]
Notable individuals
Organizations
Kenneth Jenks (R)
Statewide politicians
  • Johnnie Morgan, President CA State Republican Assembly[50]
Local politicians
  • Phil Monroe, Captain USN (Ret) and former Coronado City Councilman[50]
Prominent individuals
  • A. Arvatin, WWII Col. United States Marine Corps (Ret)[50]
  • Jeffrey Smith, Master Sgt USAF (Ret) Iraqi Freedom Warrior of the Month, Enduring Freedom[50]
Steve Knight (R)
Federal politicians
  • Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader in the 116th Congress (CA-23)[51]
  • Tom McClintock, U.S. Representative (CA-4)[52]
Local politicians
Christy Smith (D)
2020 presidential candidates
Federal politicians
Statewide politicians
State legislators
Local politicians
Party officials
  • Mark González, Los Angeles County Democratic Party Chair[73]
  • Ryan Valencia, Ventura County Democratic Party Chair[63]
Labor unions
Organizations
Notable Individuals
Newspapers
  • The Los Angeles Times[92]
Cenk Uygur (D)

In December 2019, Uygur stated that his campaign does not accept endorsements from outside the 25th district[93][94] and requested that Bernie Sanders's[95] and Ro Khanna's[96] endorsements be retracted. However, his campaign has received verbal support from the following notable individuals:

2020 presidential candidates
State legislators
Notable individuals
Organizations
Withdrawn Endorsements

Results
Results by county:
  Smith—30–40%
2020 California's 25th congressional district special election, March 3[136]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Christy Smith 58,563 36.2%
Republican Mike Garcia 41,169 25.4%
Republican Steve Knight 27,799 17.2%
Democratic Cenk Uygur 10,609 6.6%
Democratic Aníbal Valdez-Ortega 7,368 4.6%
Republican Courtney Lackey 3,072 1.9%
Democratic Robert Cooper III 2,962 1.8%
Republican David Lozano 2,758 1.7%
Republican Daniel Mercuri 2,533 1.6%
Republican Kenneth Jenks 2,528 1.6%
Democratic Getro F. Elize 1,414 0.9%
Democratic David Rudnick 1,085 0.7%
Total votes 161,860 100%

Runoff

Since no candidate in the March 3, 2020 special election received more than 50.0% of the vote, a runoff election between the top two finishers was held on May 12, 2020.[10]

Endorsements
Mike Garcia (R)
Federal politicians
Statewide politicians
State legislators
Local politicians
  • Mel Alfarero, founder and National Chairman of Filipino American Republicans[25]
  • B.J. Atkins, director of Santa Clarita Valley Water Board[25]
  • Bill Ayub, Ventura County Sheriff[25]
  • Glen Becerra, former Simi Valley councilman[25]
  • Michael Bradbury, former Ventura County district attorney[25]
  • Bob Brooks, former Ventura County Sheriff[25]
  • Dr. Roy Burns, former President of Association of Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs[25]
  • Dee Dee Cavanaugh, former Simi Valley councilwoman[44]
  • Steve Cooley, former Los Angeles district attorney and GOP nominee for Attorney General[25]
  • Bill Cooper, President of Santa Clarita Valley Water Board[25]
  • Stephanie English, Los Angeles County Justice Deputy - Public Safety Legislative and Policy Advisor[25]
  • Yvonne Farris, former President of the Board of Education of Ventura County[25]
  • Don Henry, President of Agua Dulce Town Council[25]
  • Mike Judge, Simi Valley councilman[25]
  • Bob Kellar, Santa Clarita councilman[25]
  • R.J. Kelly, Director of Santa Clarita Valley Water Board[25]
  • Dennis Koontz, former Santa Clarita councilman[25]
  • Dean Kunicki, former Member of the Board of Education of Ventura County[25]
  • Elaine Litster, Simi Valley councilwoman[25]
  • Keith Mashburn, Mayor of Simi Valley[25]
  • Gary Martin, Vice President of Santa Clarita Valley Water Board[25]
  • Joe Messina, Trustee of the Williams S. Hart School Board[25]
  • Bill Miranda, Santa Clarita councilman[25]
  • R. Rex Parris, Mayor of Lancaster[25]
  • Nancy Smith, Trustee and Retired Superintendent of Palmdale School District[25]
  • Linda Storli, Trustee of the Williams S. Hart School Board[25]
  • Steve Sturgeon, President of the Williams S. Hart School Board[25]
  • Greg Totten, Ventura County district attorney[25]
  • Barbra Williamson, former Simi Valley councilwoman[44]
Notable individuals
Organizations
Christy Smith (D)
2020 presidential candidates
Federal politicians
Statewide politicians
State legislators
Local politicians
Party officials
  • Mark González, Los Angeles County Democratic Party Chair[73]
  • Adam Parkhomenko, Democratic political strategist and organizer[172]
  • Ryan Valencia, Ventura County Democratic Party Chair[63]
Labor unions
Organizations
Notable Individuals
Newspapers
  • The Los Angeles Times[92]

Predictions
Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report[192] Tossup April 24, 2020
Inside Elections[193] Likely D April 23, 2020
Sabato's Crystal Ball[194] Tossup April 23, 2020
Politico[195] Tossup April 19, 2020

Polling
Poll source Date(s)
administered		 Sample
size[lower-alpha 2]		 Margin
of error		 Mike
Garcia (R)		 Christy
Smith (D)		 Undecided
1892 Polling (R) Mar 8–11, 2020 500 (LV) ± 4.38% 43% 39% 10%

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Results
2020 California's 25th congressional district special election runoff, May 12.[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Mike Garcia 95,662 54.9 +9.3
Democratic Christy Smith 78,716 45.1 -9.3
Total votes 174,310 100
Republican gain from Democratic

See also

Notes
  1. Incomplete results as of May 12.[1]
  2. Key:
    A – all adults
    RV – registered voters
    LV – likely voters
    V – unclear
Partisan clients

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    96. Khanna, Ro (December 13, 2019). ".@cenkuygur asked Bernie, Nina and me to retract our endorsements. Like @Bernie, I do. His his statements were wrong and hurtful which he has acknowledged. Genuine thanks to all who made their views heard. Lets continue to fight in a broad coalition for progressive values". @RoKhanna. Retrieved December 14, 2019.
    97. Gleib, Ben (November 15, 2019). "Wow this is amazing news. @cenkuygur is a very good-hearted, smart, passionate, caring, progressive human and would fight hard to make life better for everyday Americans. He has my support. I donated and hope you do too". @bengleib. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
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    99. Williamson, Marianne (December 8, 2019). "Marianne Williamson on Instagram: "Cenk Uygur is running for Katie Hill's old Congressional seat in California. I was sorry to see Katie go, and the conditions of her leaving were particularly absurd. I don't think it would've gone down the way it did if she were a man. But it did go down the way it did...so that was then and this is now, and I'm a big fan of Cenk Uygur. He's been very good to me both personally and professionally, and I've learned a lot from him. I totally support his run in California-25."". Instagram. Retrieved December 8, 2019.
    100. Yang, Andrew [@AndrewYang] (November 15, 2019). "I like Cenk and would enjoy passing laws with him in DC. 👍💪" (Tweet). Retrieved February 3, 2020 – via Twitter.
    101. Uygur, Cenk [@cenkuygur] (December 11, 2019). "Thank you @ninaturner for your support!" (Tweet). Retrieved December 11, 2019 – via Twitter.
    102. Azari, Sara (November 13, 2019). "Best of luck to @cenkuygur". @azarilaw. Retrieved November 13, 2019.
    103. Blevins, Ryan [@Blevins2020] (December 13, 2019). "Ryan Blevins for Congress on Twitter: 'I'm not from CA-25 so I can not endorse you. But I can say with 100% certainty that If @TheYoungTurks didn't exist, my campaign would not exist either, and I am glad that you are running. 2016 was an important election #OurRevolution @BernieSanders @KyleKulinski'" (Tweet). Retrieved December 25, 2019 – via Twitter.
    104. Bush, Cori [@CoriBush] (November 22, 2019). "@Cenk has always supported me, gave me a platform that others wouldn't. *I was the FIRST JUSTICE DEMOCRATS' CANDIDATE period* Never forget who put you on or who was by your side in the beginning... that's why I stand with him @BernieSanders @ninaturner" (Tweet). Retrieved November 23, 2019 – via Twitter.
    105. Calderon, Roza [@rozacalderon] (November 15, 2019). "Let's be real, @cenkuygur isn't just an incredible justice advocate, but he walks the talk, w/o him there would be no @justicedems or progressive platform that gave people like me a chance to run. Only he can win this highly competitive seat. I'm proud to endorse Cenk for #CA25! twitter.com/cenkuygur/status/1195153486247161856 …" (Tweet). Retrieved December 15, 2019 – via Twitter.
    106. Cohn, Alan [@AlanMCohn] (November 14, 2019). "Congratulations to my friend and former producer @cenkuygur for joining me as fellow candidate for Congress running in the CA-25. Imagine two WAMI alums running, winning, and serving side by side! @theyoungturks" (Tweet). Retrieved November 28, 2019 – via Twitter.
    107. Conniff, Frank [@FrankConniff] (November 15, 2019). "In my last few years in LA, nobody was hiring me or asking me to be on TV. Except @cenkuygur, who often invited me on @TheYoungTurks. I know this is damning information, but now that he's running for Congress, all the awful facts must come out" (Tweet). Retrieved November 15, 2019 – via Twitter.
    108. Cusack, John (November 14, 2019). "I support Cenk". @johncusack. Retrieved November 14, 2019.
    109. Daou, Peter [@peterdaou] (November 14, 2019). "I see #cenk2020 trending and I just want to say I've known @cenkuygur since the early 2000s. We've had our disagreements over the years, but he's got his heart in the right place" (Tweet). Retrieved November 15, 2019 – via Twitter.
    110. Dore, Jimmy (February 29, 2020). "Canvassing for #Cenk2020pic.twitter.com/F87MPI56cT". Retrieved May 13, 2020.
    111. Figueredo, Mike (November 19, 2019). "Why Cenk Uygur Being in Congress Would be HUGE". The Humanist Report. Retrieved November 21, 2019.
    112. Green, Ja'Mal [@JaymalGreen] (November 15, 2019). "I guess y'all already know, I don't even need to know who else is in the race. I'm endorsing my boy @cenkuygur, he's a progressive champion as we need him to be apart of this revolution for change! I'm proud of you and look forward to the victory party. #LetsGo" (Tweet). Retrieved November 15, 2019 – via Twitter.
    113. Uygur, Cenk [@cenkuygur] (February 1, 2020). "I'm incredibly honored to have @DoloresHuerta support my campaign! #LivingLegend We believe in and work toward the same goals. I can't wait to support her work in Congress! Cenk2020.com" (Tweet). Retrieved February 1, 2020 – via Twitter.
    114. Iadarola, John [@johniadarola] (November 14, 2019). "By the way, @cenkuygur is about to run a historic campaign, unlike anything you've ever seen before in American politics" (Tweet). Retrieved November 17, 2019 – via Twitter.
    115. Jackson, Justin [@J_ManPrime21] (January 8, 2020). "Let's go Cenk!" (Tweet). Retrieved January 8, 2020 – via Twitter.
    116. Jackson, Justin [@J_ManPrime21] (January 9, 2020). "Never ran for Congress tho!!🏃🏾go get em Cenk. Would love to come to the district sometime!" (Tweet). Retrieved January 9, 2020 – via Twitter.
    117. Kasparian, Ana [@AnaKasparian] (November 23, 2019). "...so while his political rivals try to smear him, try to get a sense of who he really is from the women who know him. He'd be an amazing Congressman. #ca25" (Tweet). Retrieved November 25, 2019 – via Twitter.
    118. Wu, Brianna (December 23, 2019). "Progressive Women Candidates for Congress, Media Leaders and Activists Write Open Letter of Support for Cenk Uygur". medium.com. Medium. Retrieved December 25, 2019. On every issue, from reproductive justice to equal pay — Mr. Uygur has demonstrated in the time since that he is on the side of American women. We believe people are defined by their actions as well as their words and we would invite Mr. Uygur’s critics to look particularly at the strong intersectional work of The Young Turks under his leadership. [...] We believe these things speak to his integrity, and how he would conduct himself as a public servant if he’s elected to serve the people of California in the House of Representatives.
    119. Keith, Pam [@PamKeithFL] (December 3, 2019). "Please take note. Straight talk does actually move people. Thank You Cenk" (Tweet). Retrieved December 3, 2019 – via Twitter.
    120. Klein, Howie [@downwithtyranny] (December 13, 2019). "I support @cenkuygur for the same reasons, Michael. And one more: he'd probably be the very best member of Congress now-- and one of the best in history, despite his human frailties. Anyone who agrees can contribute to his campaign on the DWT ActBlue page: bit.ly/2Njm74R" (Tweet). Retrieved January 18, 2020 – via Twitter.
    121. Newkirk, Kai [@kai_newkirk] (November 22, 2019). ""It will be the People's seat." Amen! @CenkUygur is a fighter for justice. How great would it be to have a leader who was willing to be arrested on the US Capitol steps in peaceful civil disobedience to end corruption serving in Congress? Let's make it happen, y'all! #Cenk2020" (Tweet). Retrieved November 23, 2019 – via Twitter.
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    125. Simmons, Jamal [@JammalSimmons] (November 15, 2019). "Good luck @cenkuygur ! Your voice is unique -- America needs to hear it online or on Capitol Hill!" (Tweet). Retrieved November 15, 2019 – via Twitter.
    126. Srinivasan, Ramesh [@rameshmedia] (November 15, 2019). "I endorse my friend and colleague @cenkuygur from @TYT who I can assure you all stands for working people, medicare for all, a green new deal, and an America that is just, equal, and supportive of ALL its citizens" (Tweet). Retrieved November 15, 2019 – via Twitter.
    127. Stone, Benjamin [@BenJStone] (November 14, 2019). "Just donated, let's show progressives can win in purple districts @cenkuygur" (Tweet). Retrieved November 15, 2019 – via Twitter.
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    131. "Good luck to our fearless founder, @cenkuygur. You've dedicated your life to fighting for justice and demanding change to a corrupted system that no longer represents the people. You've inspired thousands to get involved, and will represent the people of California well. Forward!". @WolfPAChq. November 14, 2019. Retrieved November 14, 2019.
    132. Uygur, Cenk (December 12, 2019). "Cenk Uygur on Twitter: .@BernieSanders endorses Cenk Uygur for Congress in #CA25. Statement: "I'm endorsing Cenk because I know he will serve ordinary people, not powerful special interests. He is a voice that we desperately need in Congress & will be a great representative for CA-25 and the country."". Twitter. Retrieved December 12, 2019.
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    134. Sanders, Bernie (December 13, 2019). ".@cenkuygur has been a longtime fighter against corruption. However, our movement is bigger than any one person. I hear my supporters who were frustrated and understand their concerns. Cenk today said he is rejecting all endorsements for his campaign and I retract my endorsement". @BernieSanders. Retrieved December 14, 2019.
    135. Khanna, Ro (November 13, 2019). "It's exciting that a Justice Dem founder and leading national progressive leader @cenkuygur may be the next Congressman from California CD25. He will have my support if he jumps in. @KyleKulinski @justicedems @_waleedshahid @AOC". @RoKhanna. Retrieved November 13, 2019.
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    137. Pence, Mike (May 12, 2020). "The people of CA-25 need @MikeGarcia2020's leadership in Washington. A former Navy Fighter Pilot, Mike Garcia, represents the best of America and he is answering the call to serve once again in Congress. Get out and Vote @MikeGarcia2020 today!". Retrieved May 13, 2020.
    138. Haley, Nikki (May 11, 2020). ""Mike Garcia is a Navy fighter pilot, who has seen our national security threats first hand, he will do what it takes to keep our country safe. And he's a small businessman, who understands the value of a dollar. Mike is exactly what our country needs." @MikeGarcia2020pic.twitter.com/T1fKM0XEZT". Retrieved May 13, 2020.
    139. McCarthy, Kevin (May 9, 2020). "California Democrats in full panic mode. Their #CA25 candidate is dreadful — a gaffe machine with no energy and no message. #CADems solution? Rig the election. We can't let this happen, vote for @MikeGarcia2020!https://twitter.com/MikeGarcia2020/status/1258973372643340288 …". Retrieved May 13, 2020.
    140. Budd, Ted [@buddforcongress] (April 28, 2020). "In NC, we don't mock combat veterans like @ChristyforCA25 did. We respect and thank them for their service to our country. Help @MikeGarcia2020 win back #CA25 and send Nancy Pelosi back to the minority" (Tweet). Retrieved April 28, 2020 – via Twitter.
    141. Calvert, Ken [@TeamCalvert] (May 12, 2020). "Vote @MikeGarcia2020! We need more leaders like Mike in Washington, D.C. #CA25twitter.com/CAGOP/status/1260271249063768065 …" (Tweet). Retrieved May 13, 2020 – via Twitter.
    142. Crenshaw, Dan [@DanCrenshawTX] (April 20, 2020). "I'm pretty sure California voters will prefer the "nice backstory" of combat veteran @mikegarcia2020 who will support small businesses over just another Democrat to help Nancy Pelosi block relief for Americans in need" (Tweet). Retrieved May 3, 2020 – via Twitter.
    143. Dunn, Neal [@buddforcongress] (April 28, 2020). "@MikeGarcia2020 I'll be proud to serve with you. You can cover my six any time. #CA25" (Tweet). Retrieved May 3, 2020 – via Twitter.
    144. Issa, Darrell (May 12, 2020). "Friends in #CA25, don't forget to vote today for @MikeGarcia2020. Mike is a great leader, a great conservative, and a fellow veteran. Let's make history and send another California Republican to Congress". Retrieved May 13, 2020.
    145. Lesko, Debbie [@DebbieLesko] (May 12, 2020). "In the middle of a crisis, we shouldn't have to worry about a rigged election, but then again, looks like we can't trust Democrats. Their attempts to rig the #CA25 race are outrageous. Get out and vote for @MikeGarcia2020!twitter.com/kevinomccarthy/status/1259129103644590081 …" (Tweet). Retrieved May 13, 2020 – via Twitter.
    146. Mast, Brian [@BrianMastFL] (April 27, 2020). "You need to see this: Liberal career politician Christy Smith is so desperate to win she's resorted to MOCKING military service of @USNavy FIGHTER PILOT @MikeGarcia2020 Please share - caught in leaked video. LAST THING we need is another career politician/Pelosi sycophant" (Tweet). Retrieved May 3, 2020 – via Twitter.
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    148. @WINRED (May 9, 2020). "Special Alert for #CA25: @EliseStefanik & @DanCrenshawTX are rallying on WinRed to help @MikeGarcia2020 win: winred.com/blog/stefanik-garcia/ …" (Tweet). Retrieved May 13, 2020 – via Twitter.
    149. Waltz, Michael [@michaelgwaltz] (May 10, 2020). "California needs new leadership and we need more veterans in Congress! #CA25 @MikeGarcia2020twitter.com/mikegarcia2020/status/1244742890661658624 …" (Tweet). Retrieved May 13, 2020 – via Twitter.
    150. Chappell, Paul (May 11, 2020). "Glad to vote for a friend, former navy pilot, and pro-life candidate @MikeGarcia2020 for our 25th district. He is the leader we need, and I encourage you to make your voice heard today and tomorrow". Retrieved May 13, 2020.
    151. Eberhart, Dan K. [@DanKEberhart] (May 12, 2020). "Today is the day! If you live in California's 25th, make sure you get out and vote for @MikeGarcia2020! #CA25www.foxnews.com/politics/voters-in-3-states-head-to-the-polls-tuesday-amid-coronavirus-crisis …" (Tweet). Retrieved May 13, 2020 – via Twitter.
    152. Hewitt, Hugh [@hughhewitt] (May 12, 2020). "Hey voters in CA-25: Today's the day. Go out an elect @MikeGarcia2020. Website is here: twitter.com/notifications  Not a lot of Super Hornet fighter pilots in Congress. Send one there. Vote today and if you have a ballot at home take it in and drop off at polling station" (Tweet). Retrieved May 13, 2020 – via Twitter.
    153. Levin, Mark R. [@marklevinshow] (May 11, 2020). "Mike Garcia for California's 25th congressional district. Special election is tomorrow!www.electmikegarcia.com/" (Tweet). Retrieved May 13, 2020 – via Twitter.
    154. McDaniel, Ronna (May 8, 2020). "Democrats are trying to steal the #CA25 special. Corrupt election official @DCLogan waited until Friday evening before the election to announce a single new voting location in a Dem-heavy area. Why? Dems demanded one. Help @MikeGarcia2020 fight back!https://secure.winred.com/mikegarcia/donate …". Retrieved May 13, 2020.
    155. O'Connor, Larry (May 12, 2020). "Come on #CA25... Send @MikeGarcia2020 to DC! He'll make you proud as your representative and he'll serve you as he has served our nation his entire life!pic.twitter.com/Yaers0K7i7". Retrieved May 13, 2020.
    156. @DonaldJTrumpJr (May 18, 2020). "Every week until the election, I'm going to select 1 House & 1 Senate candidate to fundraise for as my personal #MAGA candidates of the week.My first candidate picks are 2 America First patriots: @Perduesenate & @MikeGarcia2020!DONATE! #GASEN #CA25secure.winred.com/team/a2a9a9b7-don-jrs-candidates-of-the-week …" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
    157. List, Susan B. Anthony [@SBAList] (May 12, 2020). "Attention #CA25 voters! Today is the last day to vote for #prolife candidate @MikeGarcia2020! Make sure to mail in your ballot or visit an in-person vote center today. More info here twitter.com/mikegarcia2020/status/1259995566609584128 …" (Tweet). Retrieved May 13, 2020 – via Twitter.
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    160. "Happy to share the news that my campaign is endorsed by @amyklobuchar and the Win Big Project! Thank you, Senator, for your support and commitment to governing with integrity and uniting to get the people's work done. Together we will win unite #CA25 and win big! #VotebyMay12". Twitter. May 1, 2020. Retrieved May 3, 2020.
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    166. Giffords, Gabrielle [@GabbyGiffords] (May 12, 2020). "If you live in #CA25, today is the last chance to cast your vote for @ChristyforCA25 in an important special election. Californians deserve a leader like Christy who will stand up to special interests and fight to protect our communities from gun violence!www.christyforcongress.org/" (Tweet). Retrieved May 13, 2020 – via Twitter.
    167. Gomez, Jimmy [@JimmyGomezCA] (May 9, 2020). "I joined California Democrats from across the state to rally behind @ChristyforCA25 for Congress. Election Day is this Tuesday, May 12. It's all about turnout! So, sign up to make a few calls: www.christyforcongress.org/takeaction pic.twitter.com/K16nm9lqV7" (Tweet). Retrieved May 13, 2020 – via Twitter.
    168. Porter, Katie (May 5, 2020). "I endorsed @ChristyforCA25 because she will: Fight for working families across California Never take $ from lobbyists or corporate PACs Work to make healthcare more affordable Fight for worker protections like paid sick & family leave". Retrieved May 13, 2020.
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    171. Garcia, Robert (May 10, 2020). "If you live in Palmdale, Santa Clarita, Lancaster, Simi Valley, or northern San Fernando Valley, it's time to mail in your ballot for @ChristyforCA25. We need her in Congress and it's going to be a close election. Get that ballot in before Tuesday's election". Retrieved May 13, 2020.
    172. Adam Parkhomenko (May 9, 2020). "One month ago @ChristyforCA25 had 19k followers. Tonight she has 53,000 followers and Trump is shitting his pants tweeting about her because there is a special election on Tuesday and he doesn't want anyone to be able to vote for her. Keep spreading the word". Retrieved May 12, 2020 – via Twitter.
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    178. Gleick, Peter [@PeterGleick] (May 11, 2020). "Trump, and Fox, claim democrats are trying to "steal" a congressional election in California's CA-25 district. How? By making it easier for people to vote. GO VOTE. #CA25 @ChristyforCA25pic.twitter.com/W7dMbdcxhQ" (Tweet). Retrieved May 13, 2020 – via Twitter.
    179. Goffin, Louise [@LouiseGoffin] (May 12, 2020). "I just chipped in to defend this battleground district! With the special election TODAY, Christy needs our support to defeat Donald Trump and Mike Garcia. Chip in now >> @ChristyforCA25 #CA25secure.actblue.com/donate/2005_email_christysmith …" (Tweet). Retrieved May 13, 2020 – via Twitter.
    180. Handler, Chelsea [@chelseahandler] (May 8, 2020). "California, we have an election coming up in may 12th. @ChristyforCA25 is our girl!twitter.com/adamparkhomenko/status/1258135945037086728 …" (Tweet). Retrieved May 13, 2020 – via Twitter.
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