LIVE UPDATES: Watch the results for tonight's special election in California's 25th congressional district
Today, California voters could elect a candidate to fill the seat vacated by former Rep. Katie Hill, who resigned amid a scandal that divided the nation and involved a messy divorce and revenge porn.
Twelve candidates will face off for this rare open competitive seat, including two-term Rep. Steve Knight, who Hill beat during the 2018 midterms. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more storiesCalifornia 25th district primary results: Twelve candidates will be vying for a seat vacated by former Rep.
. Hill became embroiled in scandal after a conservative website published nude photos of her without her consent and accused her of having an affair with her legislative director.when the congresswoman accused her estranged husband of abuse and of working with Republican opponents on a "coordinated effort to try to destroy me and the people close to me."
Hill resigned in November 2019 amid Republican calls for her to step down. Now, two-term Republican Rep. Steve Knight, who Hill beat during the 2018 midterms and whose former campaign advisors ignited the scandal, will be running for the rare open competitive seat along with an eclectic field of candidates.State assemblywoman Christy Smith, who is backed by much of the Democratic establishment Former GOP Rep.
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