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Alameda County, CA June 3, 2008 Election
Member, Republican Party Central Committee; County of Alameda; Assembly District 18 Voter Information

This contest will only appear on Republican party ballots.

Results as of Jun 19 1:06pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (391/391)
(251 Total Write-In Votes 0.64%)
Candidates (Vote for 6)
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David V LaTour Click here for more information about this candidate 5683 votes 14.57%

  • Occupation: Electrical Engineer
  • Born and raised in Hayward
  • Former President, Castro Valley Minutemen
  • Member, SJSU College Republicans
  • Community Volunteer in Music and the Arts
Priorities:
  • Emphasize the protection of civil liberties and strict adherence to the constitution.
  • Support candidates that advocate a non-interventionist foreign policy - No empire building or involvement in world government organizations.
  • Return the Republican Party to fiscal responsibility and individual freedom - No federal income tax, gun control, or privacy infringement.
Douglas W. Miller 5114 votes 13.11%
  • Occupation: Appointed Incumbent
Ernie Scherer 4825 votes 12.37%
  • Occupation: Appointed Incumbent
Brian Eschen Click here for more information about this candidate 4788 votes 12.27%
  • Occupation: Property Manager
  • Lifetime Resident of the Tri-Valley
  • Community Volunteer
  • Professional Trustee
Priorities:
  • Protection of life for all
  • Economic responsibility
  • Return to limited government
Deslar Kyn Patten Click here for more information about this candidate 4261 votes 10.92%
  • Occupation: Industrial Instructor
  • Born and raised in Alameda County
  • Former Facility Manager
  • Former R&D Manager
Priorities:
  • Promote fiscally conservative republicans that will limit government spending instead of raising taxes.
  • Support republican candidates that will protect our borders and eliminate illegal immigration.
  • Locate potential republican candidates that will protect our countries sovereignty and individual freedoms.
Christopher Kuhn Click here for more information about this candidate 3870 votes 9.92%
  • Occupation: Claims Adjuster
  • MA in Political Science from SFSU
  • Over 20 years of military service
  • Married and have one daugther
  • Resident of Hayward since 2002
Priorities:
  • Support Republican candidates that will protect our borders and take a stand firm against illegal immigration.
  • Promote Republican candidates that will protect our nation's sovereignty and our individual rights.
  • Support a strict adherence to the U.S. Constitution.
Daniel Paul Byars 3800 votes 9.74%
  • Occupation: Market Researcher
Andrew V. "Andy" LaTour Click here for more information about this candidate 3543 votes 9.08%
  • Occupation: Laboratory Assistant
  • Employed at Abbott Diabetes Care, Alameda (research dept.)
  • Previously employed as a math and history tutor/teacher
  • Volunteer in community orchestra and theater
  • Born and raised in Hayward.
  • 07/08 winner of CME Promise Award at SJSU
Priorities:
  • Following the constitution -- emphasizing the importance of local government power and reversing the expansion of the federal government
  • Reforming the U.S. foreign policy -- ending unconstitutional wars and globalization, respecting national sovreignty
  • Respecting civil-liberties -- stopping infringement of any rights of individuals
Gregg Byars Click here for more information about this candidate 2881 votes 7.38%
  • Occupation: Shipping/Receiving Clerk
  • Retired from the construction industry (25 years service)
  • Born and raised in the Bay Area
  • Resident of San Leandro since 1978
Priorities:
  • Promote constitutional government throughout Alameda County and beyond
  • Limit government spending to lower inflation tax
  • Border security and immigration reform

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