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State of California (Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, El Dorado, Lassen, Modoc, Mono, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sacramento, Sierra Counties) November 4, 2008 Election
State Senator; District 1 Voter Information

Results as of Nov 26 1:08pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (1072/1072)
Candidates (Vote for 1)
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Dave Cox Click here for more information about this candidate 265,356 votes 62.3%

  • Party: Republican
  • Occupation: Businessman/Senator
  • Bachelors Degree, Univ. of San Diego
  • Masters Degree, Golden Gate University
  • Sacramento Municipal Utilities District Board (1988-1992)
  • Sacramento County Board of Supervisors (1992-1998)
  • California State Assembly (1998-2004)
  • California State Senate (2004-current)
Priorities:
  • Effective and Efficient Use of Taxpayer Dollars
  • Balanced Budget
  • Public Safety
Anselmo Chavez 160,845 votes 37.7%
  • Party: Democratic

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