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Orange, Riverside County, CA November 7, 2006 Election
United States Representative; District 44 Voter Information

2 Year Term. Salary: $165,200

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Results as of Nov 14 5:08pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (426/426)
Candidates (Vote for 1)
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Ken Calvert 69,712 votes 59.8%

  • Party: Republican
  • Occupation: Member of Congress
Louis Vandenberg 43,551 votes 37.3%
  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: College Administrator
Kevin Akin Click here for more information about this candidate 3,454 votes 2.9%
  • Party: Peace and Freedom
  • Occupation: Steam Engineer
  • Lifelong resident of the district, father of 4, married for 33 years to Margie Akin.
  • South State Chair (2006-2008) of the Peace and Freedom Party.
  • Life-long activist for peace and human rights.
  • Active union member since age of 18 (Carpenters, Steelworkers, SEIU).
  • Have written two published books on local history, and many articles on history and politics.
  • Active in the community as a volunteer for various charitable organizations and activist groups.
Priorities:
  • We need full employment, decent wages, and a sharply increased minimum wage.
  • Bring our troops home from Iraq now. No more senseless killing in a war based on lies.
  • Tax the incomes and assets of the rich to meet human needs. Stop "corporate welfare."

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