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California State Government June 8, 2010 Election
Lieutenant Governor; Democratic Party Voter Information

This contest will only appear on Democratic party ballots.

Results as of Jun 29 4:19pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (22894/22894)
Candidates (Vote for 1)
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Gavin Newsom 1,252,126 votes 55.4%

  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: Mayor, City and County of San Francisco
Janice Hahn 762,954 votes 33.6%
  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: Los Angeles City Councilwoman
Eric Korevaar Click here for more information about this candidate 249,115 votes 11.0%
  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: Scientist/Father/Businessman
  • President, The Science Artist, 2003-present
  • Chief Technology Officer, Optical Access Inc., 2000-2002
  • Founder and President, AstroTerra Corporation, 1993-2000
  • President, Summer Science Program, Inc., 2008-present
  • Ph.D. Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Princeton University, 1987
  • B.S. Physics, Caltech, 1981
Priorities:
  • Set Strong Example of Fiscal Constraint -- Fulfill Lieutenant Governor Duties without Staff
  • On California Lands Commission -- Preserve Environment -- Stop Off-Shore Oil Drilling
  • On UC and CSU Boards -- Fight for Budgets to Reduce Student Fees while Educating for California's Future

Basic candidate data supplied by the Secretary of State. Order of candidates is random and changes daily.
  Official Information

Job Description

  • Assumes the office and duties of Governor in the case of impeachment, death, resignation, removal from office, or absence from the state.
  • Serves as President of and presides over the State Senate and has a tie-breaking vote.
  • Chairs the Economic Development Commission, is a member of the State Lands Commission, and sits on the boards of the California university systems.
  • Serves as an ex-officio member of the California State World Trade Commission.
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News and Analysis

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