Republican Steve Knight, a former Los Angeles police officer who served two terms in the House before being defeated by Democrat Katie Hill, said Sunday he will try to win back his old seat after Hill abruptly announced her resignation last month. I am proud to announce my run to return to Congress.”AdvertisementKnight joins a crowded Republican field that includes Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Sgt. The primary has to be held first; any candidate who garners more than 50% in the primary would win the seat. Otherwise, the top two vote getters would face off in the special election. But in recent years, new arrivals have included Latinos, Asian Americans and others seeking more affordable housing than can be found closer to central Los Angeles.

Source: Los Angeles Times November 10, 2019 22:34 UTC