Christy Smith Gets Nancy Pelosi's Endorsement For 45th District

SANTA CLARITA, CA — State Assemblywoman Christy Smith, who is running for the 25th Congressional District Seat vacated by Katie Hill, got an edge on the rest of the crowded field Wednesday with the endorsement of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

"California State Assemblywoman Christy Smith is a proven leader," Pelosi said in a statement. "I am proud to endorse Christy Smith because she will work to fight corruption, lower the cost of prescription drugs, fully fund public schools and build a strong middle-class economy that works for all Americans."

In the 2018 midterms, Hill became the first Democrat to win the district in decades with a surprise win over Republican incumbent Steve Knight. After less than a year in office, she resigned while facing an allegation of sexual misconduct and after a conservative outlet published nude pictures of her, prompting a revenge porn criminal investigation. Now, Knight is one of several Republicans vying for his old seat.

Smith currently represents California' 38th Assembly District, which includes Santa Clarita, Simi Valley, Valencia, Saugus, Canyon Country, Stevenson Ranch, Newhall, Chatsworth, Porter Ranch, Granada Hills, and Agua Dulce. The Assemblywoman lives in Newhall, with her husband Phil, along with their two daughters, Chelsea and Chandler.

City News Service contributed to this report.