United States Representative; District 11; Democratic Party Voter Information

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Alameda, Contra Costa, San Joaquin, Santa Clara Counties, CA

March 5, 2002 Election

United States Representative; District 11; Democratic Party Voter Information

Results as of Apr 10 12:24pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (644/644)

Candidates (Vote for 1)
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Elaine (Dugger) Shaw 24,738 votes 64%

Party: Democratic

Occupation: Business Lawyer

B.A. Social Science, University of the Pacific

J.D. (cum laude), University of Michigan Law School

Over twelve years' experience as a business attorney specializing in corporate and commercial finance.

Has provided free legal aide to several non-profit community organizations, including pre-school and special education programs, a woman's shelter

Married, two children.

Priorities:

Education - Better schools, more, qualified teachers.
Easing traffic congestion and curbing sprawl.
Protecting Social Security and Medicare.

Robert L. Figueroa 13,956 votes 36%

Party: Democratic
Occupation: Mortgage Consultant
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson since 1991
Mortgage Consultant since 1991
Ran against Pombo in the General election 1998.
Ran in the Primary election for 11th C.D. in 2000

Priorities:

Tax and banking reform
National debt repayment
Trade policies that help the working class

Basic candidate data supplied by the Secretary of State. All candidates have been invited to supply additional information to Smart Voter. Order of candidates is random and changes daily.

Official Information

Secretary of State

Live Election Results for all candidates in Congressional District 11 - results also posted on this Smart Voter page

Calif. Legislature

New district 11 map and statistics - defines district boundaries for this election

U.S. House of Representatives

Official Web site

Nonpartisan Information

Campaign Finance Data

Campaign Contribution Analysis for District 11 candidates - from the Center for Responsive Politics (Opensecrets.org)

League of Women Voters

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Project Vote-Smart

About the Candidates - Browse the page to find the link for District 11. Then find Biography, Campaign Finances, Issue Positions (NPAT), Special Interest Groups, and Voting Record where available.

News and Analysis

Stockton Record

Cardoza raking in receipts - 03/02/02

Cheney lends Pombo fund-raising clout
Vice president appears in Bay Area on state tour - 02-21-02

Tracy Press

Vice president makes appearance at fund-raiser - 02-21-02

Lodi News Sentinel

Pombo faces challenges in newly configured 11th District - 2/14/02

Tri-Valley Herald

Pombo opponent says it's a new district
Redrawn boundaries encourage Democratic opponent - 03/02/02

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