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Placer, Sacramento County, CA November 4, 2008 Election
Member of the State Assembly; District 5 Voter Information

Results as of Nov 26 1:08pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (481/481)
Candidates (Vote for 1)
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Roger Niello 101,888 votes 54.3%

  • Party: Republican
  • Occupation: Assemblymember/Business Owner
Danial K "Dan" Leahy Click here for more information about this candidate 71,733 votes 38.1%
  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: State Employee
  • Transfer Studies, Diablo Valley College, 2006
  • Vice President of Executive Affairs, Associated Students of Diablo Valley College, 2005-2006
Priorities:
  • Quality, affordable healthcare for all.
  • Fully funding K-12 education, making college affordable
  • Protecting our environment, green energy
Karen Martinez Click here for more information about this candidate 14,295 votes 7.6%
  • Party: Peace and Freedom
  • Occupation: Retired
  • M.A. Sacramento State University
  • Central Committee Peace and Freedom
  • Dir. River City Republicans mid 90's
  • Central Committee Republican Party mid 90's
Priorities:
  • Represent a "we" approach to solving California's problems
  • Create a "Green Economy Sector"
  • Develop the best K-16 and technical skills education system in the nation

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