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Los Angeles County, CA June 8, 2010 Election
United States Representative; District 37; 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 (389/389)
Candidates (Vote for 1)
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Laura Richardson Click here for more information about this candidate 22,574 votes 67.4%

  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: Member of Congress
  • Account Manager, Xerox Corp.
  • Long Beach City Councilmember
  • CA State Assembly Member
  • BA Political Science, UCLA
  • MBA University of Southern California
Priorities:
  • Continue to deliver resources to the 37th District to provide more economic opportunities
  • Strengthen access to high-quality K-16 educational systems.
  • Continue to work towards access to universal health care free from disparities and limitations based on a person's socio or economic background.
Peter Mathews Click here for more information about this candidate 6,144 votes 18.4%
  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: Professor, American Government
  • Professor of American Government
  • Professor of International Relations
  • Commentator/Political Analyst KNBC-TV
  • Founder of Rescue Education California
Priorities:
  • Jobs and Strong Green Economy
  • Universal Healthcare
  • Tuition-Free Education K-University
Lee Davis Click here for more information about this candidate 2,848 votes 8.4%
  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: Publisher/Business Woman
  • Illinois State University-B.S. Degree
  • Roosevelt Universi;ty M.S. Degree
  • Fullet Theological Seminary PHD (not completed)
  • Oxnard University (Real Estate Broker's License)
  • American Film Institute ( screenplay, teleplay, novel, poetry writing and noval to screen adaptations)
  • Author Four Books on President Obama
Priorities:
  • Economy
  • Jobs
  • Housing
Terrance "Terry Ponchak" Ponchak Click here for more information about this candidate 1,955 votes 5.8%
  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: Attorney/Business Owner
  • Bachelors of Science Degree, Management
  • Juris Doctor Degree, Law
Priorities:
  • Political outsider not answerable to any special interest groups
  • Use common sense and fiscal responsibility to govt. and new laws
  • Explore tax reductions & use incentives/credits to businesses to create jobs

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