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Monterey, San Benito, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz Counties, CA November 2, 2004 Election
Member of the State Assembly; District 28 Voter Information

Results as of Dec 6 4:02pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (328/328)
Candidates (Vote for 1)
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Simon Salinas Click here for more information about this candidate 67,586 votes 63.3%

  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: Assemblymember/Educator
  • Former County Supervisor
  • Former City Councilmember
  • Former Elementary School Teacher
  • Former Community College Instructor
  • Father
Priorities:
  • Balancing the state's budget while protecting vital services
  • Preserving health care programs that provide long term benefits
  • Continuing to improve educational opportunities for all young Californians
Bob Perkins Click here for more information about this candidate 39,257 votes 36.7%
  • Party: Republican
  • Occupation: Farm Bureau Manager
  • Farm industry spokesman for 25 years
  • Former 46th District fair director
  • Served on numerous community and local government advisory committees
  • Former Army officer with Vietnam service
  • MBA from California Baptist University
  • BA in Journalism from Louisiana State University
Priorities:
  • Improve the economy, attract business, increase jobs
  • Reduce regulations, taxes and unnecessary spending
  • Increase District 28's legislative influence

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