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Fresno, Kern, Kings Counties, CA November 4, 2008 Election
United States Representative; District 20 Voter Information

Results as of Nov 26 1:08pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (576/576)
Candidates (Vote for 1)
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Jim Costa 92,977 votes 74.4%

  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: U.S. Representative/Farmer
Jim Lopez Click here for more information about this candidate 32,110 votes 25.6%
  • Party: Republican
  • Occupation: Businessman
  • State Chairman Republican National Hispanic Assembly
  • U. S. Small Business Administration-Minority Small Business Advocate of the Year
  • California Republican Party Executive Board
  • Past State Vice President-Hispanic Chambers of Commerce
  • Associate Degree - Social Science
  • USAF NCO Academy Graduate
Priorities:
  • Promote the economic developement of the Central Valley
  • Promote Research, exploration and drilling of oil/build refineries
  • Promote and encourage vocational education for our children

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