California Congressional District 25

One well-known politician jumped into the race for a proposed new congressional seat in northern Los Angeles County as an even better-known one ruled herself out Friday. Assemblyman Phillip Wyman, a conservative Republican from Tehachapi, formally announced he will be a candidate for the 25th Congressional District seat. Only hours earlier, former Rep. Bobbi Fiedler, a fellow Republican from Northridge, said she will not.

U.S. Rep. Howard (Buck) McKeon (R-Santa Clarita), 53, is seeking second term in congress. McKeon, who co-owns a chain of western wear stores, is married and has six children. Democratic challenger James Gilmartin, 60, is an attorney who is running for a second time against McKeon. Gilmartin is married and has six children.

Questions were sent to candidates in September. Answers have been edited to fit the space. Tax Cut Q. Do you support President Bush's proposal for an unspecified across-the-board tax cut and an increase in the personal exemption for individuals? Christensen: Yes. It is imperative to relieve the enormous tax burden that is crushing our opportunities for true economic growth. We must cut spending. Government growth stagnates economic growth. Gilmartin: No.

Questions were sent to candidates in September. Answers have been edited to fit the space. Tax Cut Q. Do you support President Bush's proposal for an unspecified across-the-board tax cut and an increase in the personal exemption for individuals? Christensen: Yes. It is imperative to relieve the enormous tax burden that is crushing our opportunities for true economic growth. We must cut spending. Government growth stagnates economic growth. Gilmartin: No.

U.S. Rep. Howard (Buck) McKeon (R-Santa Clarita), 53, is seeking second term in congress. McKeon, who co-owns a chain of western wear stores, is married and has six children. Democratic challenger James Gilmartin, 60, is an attorney who is running for a second time against McKeon. Gilmartin is married and has six children.

One well-known politician jumped into the race for a proposed new congressional seat in northern Los Angeles County as an even better-known one ruled herself out Friday. Assemblyman Phillip Wyman, a conservative Republican from Tehachapi, formally announced he will be a candidate for the 25th Congressional District seat. Only hours earlier, former Rep. Bobbi Fiedler, a fellow Republican from Northridge, said she will not.