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Santa Clara County, CA March 2, 2004 Election
Democratic Party County Central Committee; County of Santa Clara; State Assembly District 24 Voter Information

2 Year Term.

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Results as of March 26 4:29pm, 100.00%% of Precincts Reporting (265/265)
Candidates (Vote for 6)
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David Cohen Click here for more information about this candidate 22,699 votes 15.79%

  • Occupation: Incumbent
  • 5 term member of Alameda and Santa Clara County Democratic Central Committees
  • Chair of 24th Assembly District Committee
  • Vice Chair - San Jose Library Commission
  • Founding member of High Tech Dems
  • Parliamentarian of Santa Clara County Democratic Central Committee
  • Education: Cornell University (BS) and UC Berkeley (PhD)
Priorities:
  • Maximize political participation and voter turnout in the County
  • Elect Democrats so that conservative judges won't be able to take over the judiciary system and attack reproductive rights
  • Protect the environment for future generations to enjoy
Phyllis A. Ward 22,627 votes 15.74%
  • Occupation: Incumbent
Hope Cahan Click here for more information about this candidate 22,407 votes 15.59%
  • Occupation: Incumbent
  • Campaign Coordinator for the Santa Clara County Democratic Party's Call to Action
  • Democratic Field Coordinator for the United Democratic Campaign, 2002 Campaign
  • Commissioner on the Santa Clara County Domestic Violence Council
  • Chair Emeritus and Current Board Member for the Peninsula Young Democrats
  • Former Consumer Protection Advocate for District Attorney's Office
  • Former English Instructor to "At Risk" Middle School Students
Priorities:
  • Voter registration
  • I will work to educate citizens about the Democratic ideals of social activism, community involvement, & volunteerism.
  • I will work to help elect candidates who will uphold the Democratic ideals.
Jacqueline I. Heffner Click here for more information about this candidate 22,293 votes 15.51%
  • Occupation: Incumbent
  • Chairperson, City of San Jose Mobile Home Advisory Commission
  • Former President Rosemary Gardens Neighborhood Association
  • Member Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society for two-year colleges
  • Member Honors Institute Evergreen Valley College
  • Parent of the Year Bachrodt Elementary 1991
  • BS Public Relations, San Jose State University, 2003
Priorities:
  • My top priority is to elect a Democratic president and congress in 2004
  • My second priority is to help facilitate ways that the Democratic message is spread in the media
  • My third priority is to make sure the voters understand the positions the Democratic Party holds on: Education, Taxes, Choice and the Enviornment
Kevin Michael Moore Click here for more information about this candidate 21,027 votes 14.63%
  • Occupation: Governing Board Trustee, West Valley-Mission Community College District
  • M.A., Santa Clara University (exp. 2004)
  • B.A., Chaminade University
  • Trustee, West Valley/Mission Community College District
  • Archbishop Mitty High School, 1982
  • President, Friends of the Santa Clara Soccer Park
  • Member, San Tomas Aquino Saratoga Streamside Trail
Priorities:
  • Encourage higher voter turnout by increasing permanent absentee voters
  • Connect school board members and city council members to Democratic activism
  • Support local Democrats in building community clubs
Jim Brady 16,680 votes 11.60%
  • Occupation: Engineering Manager
Jennifer M. Myronuk 16,033 votes 11.15%
  • Occupation: Executive Director

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