Steve Knight (politician)
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 25th district |
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Assumed office January 3, 2015 |
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| Preceded by | Buck McKeon |
| Member of the California State Senate from the 21st district |
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In office December 3, 2012 – January 3, 2015 |
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| Preceded by | Sharon Runner (redistricted) |
| Succeeded by | Sharon Runner |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 36th district |
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In office December 1, 2008 – November 30, 2012 |
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| Preceded by | Sharon Runner |
| Succeeded by | Steve Fox |
| Palmdale City Councilman | |
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In office December 5, 2005 – December 1, 2008 |
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| Succeeded by | Laura Bettencourt |
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Stephen Thomas Knight December 17, 1966 Edwards Air Force Base, Antelope Valley, California, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Lily Knight |
| Residence | Palmdale, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Antelope Valley College |
| Profession | Police officer |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Website | Official website |
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| Allegiance |
 United States
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| Service/branch |
 United States Army
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| Years of service | 1985-1993 |
Stephen Thomas "Steve" Knight (born December 17, 1966) is an American politician. A Republican, he is the U.S. Representative for California's 25th congressional district. Previously, he represented California's 21st State Senate district from 2012–14 and California's 36th State Assembly district from 2008 through 2012. From 2010-12, he served as Assistant Minority Leader in the California State Assembly. Knight served in the U.S. Army from 1985 to 1993 and served for 18 years with the Los Angeles Police Department. He was previously a member of the Palmdale, California City Council.
Knight was born at Edwards Air Force Base in the Antelope Valley on December 17, 1966. After graduating from Palmdale High School, he served in the U.S. Army from 1985-87 as a track systems mechanic in Friedberg, Germany. When his tour ended, he served in the Army Reserve, and his total military service spanned from 1985 to 1993. In 2006, Knight received an associate of arts degree from Antelope Valley College.
Knight served for 18 years with the Los Angeles Police Department, where he was selected to serve on the Community Resources Against Street Hoodlums (CRASH) team. He served on the Palmdale City Council and represented the north Los Angeles County area in both the California State Assembly and California State Senate.
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