25th District — Northern Los Angeles County and Simi Valley

Knight, long targeted by Democrats in this swing district that is one of the party’s biggest pickup opportunities, had a strong showing in the primary, receiving 53% of the vote in preliminary election returns. His opponent, Democrat Katie Hill, is new to campaign politics, but has deep roots in the area and was one of two Emily’s List-endorsed candidates to make it through competitive primaries in a year where female candidates seem to be getting a boost from voters. Hill has been the subject of national attention and even a Vice News documentary.