SANTA CLARITA (CBSLA) – Republican aerospace executive Mike Garcia declared victory Wednesday after his opponent conceded in a special election to fill the congressional seat vacated by Democrat Katie Hill.
Democratic Assemblywoman Christy Smith conceded defeat Wednesday afternoon, offering her congratulations to Garcia.
On Tuesday evening, Smith released a statement saying she was “extremely grateful for the support our campaign has received from every corner of this district”, adding the race remains “too early to call.”
The defeat marks the first time since 1998 that a Republican clinches a congressional seat in California held by a Democrat.
In a statement, Garcia said, “After seeing more results last night, it is clear that our message of lower taxes and ensuring we don’t take liberal Sacramento dysfunction to Washington prevailed. I’m ready to go to work right away for the citizens of the 25th Congressional District.”
I'm ready to go to work… pic.twitter.com/99CPZ6iZH6
— Mike Garcia (@MikeGarcia2020) May 13, 2020
President Donald Trump appeared to agree, tweeting, “Big Congressional win in California for Mike Garcia, taking back a seat from the Democrats. This is the first time in many years that a California Dem seat has flipped back to a Republican.”
Big Congressional win in California for Mike Garcia, taking back a seat from the Democrats. This is the first time in many years that a California Dem seat has flipped back to a Republican. Also, Tom Tiffany beat his Democrat rival BIG in Wisconsin. Two great Congressional WINS!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 13, 2020
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