California 25
The incumbent is Steve Knight (R-Palmdale)
WHO’S RUNNING:
Democrat:
Republican:
The Cook Political Report rates this race: Toss-up (PVI Even)
THE NUMBERS:
Population: 714,000
46% White
8% Black
35% Latino
8% Asian
Median Income: $70,000
Poverty Rate: 13%
College-educated: 28%
NEWSPAPERS:
The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
Here’s an article that provides local history and context for the (in)famous acquittals in the Rodney King beating trial.
VISIT:
The Reagan Presidential Library
The Melody Ranch: site of many Hollywood westerns
Lancaster, CA: the solar capital of California
PICTURES:
Check out the Antelope Valley Poppy Reserve!
And, when you need a boost, you can visit Happy Face Hill on facebook.