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Alameda, Contra Costa, Sacramento, Solano Counties, CA November 4, 2008 Election
United States Representative; District 10 Voter Information

Results as of Nov 26 1:08pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (583/583)
Candidates (Vote for 1)
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Ellen Tauscher 188,114 votes 65.1%

  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: Member of Congress
Nicholas Gerber Click here for more information about this candidate 90,230 votes 31.3%
  • Party: Republican
  • Occupation: Small Business Person
  • Mutual Fund Portfolio Manager
Priorities:
  • Stronger Economy (balanced budget, lower & simplier taxes, stronger dollar)
  • Strong Defence (Get out of Iraq ASAP, secure our borders, fight terrorism)
  • Better Schools (more funding and flexibility, teach to the child not the test)
Eugene E "Gene" Ruyle Click here for more information about this candidate 10,685 votes 3.6%
  • Party: Peace and Freedom
  • Occupation: Retired College Professor
  • Professor of Anthropology, CSU, Long Beach
  • PhD Anthropology, Columbia University (1971)
  • US Marine Corps, enlisted (1957-1960)
Priorities:
  • PEACE: Out of Iraq, nuclear and general disarmament
  • Guaranteed Employment with a liveable income, free health care & education
  • Environmental Protection, stop global warming and pollution

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