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United States Representative; District 20; Democratic Party

• Jim Costa, Democratic
  20,735 votes 100.0%

United States Representative; District 20; Republican Party

• Jim Lopez, Republican
  10,859 votes 100.0%

(Only Democratic and Republican party candidates are on the ballot for United States Representative; District 20)

United States Representative; District 22; Republican Party

• Kevin McCarthy, Republican
  61,914 votes 100.0%

(Only Republican party candidates are on the ballot for United States Representative; District 22)

State Senate

State Senator; District 17; Democratic Party

• Bruce McFarland, Democratic
  25,593 votes 100.0%

State Senator; District 17; Republican Party

• George Runner, Republican
  41,238 votes 100.0%

(Only Democratic and Republican party candidates are on the ballot for State Senator; District 17)

State Assembly

Member of the State Assembly; District 30; Democratic Party

• Fran Florez, Democratic
  11,097 votes 100.0%

Member of the State Assembly; District 30; Republican Party

• Danny Gilmore, Republican
  10,803 votes 100.0%

(Only Democratic and Republican party candidates are on the ballot for Member of the State Assembly; District 30)

Member of the State Assembly; District 32; Democratic Party

• Virginia Martinez, Democratic
  16,646 votes 100.0%

Member of the State Assembly; District 32; Republican Party

• Jean Fuller, Republican
  37,218 votes 100.0%

(Only Democratic and Republican party candidates are on the ballot for Member of the State Assembly; District 32)

Member of the State Assembly; District 34; Democratic Party

• Desmond Farrelly, Democratic
  10,656 votes 100.0%

Member of the State Assembly; District 34; Republican Party

• Connie Conway, Republican
  9,062 votes 42.5%
• Bob Smith, Republican
  7,439 votes 34.9%
• Rebecca "Becky" Maze, Republican
  3,964 votes 18.5%
• Jon Zellhoefer, Republican
  876 votes 4.1%

(Only Democratic and Republican party candidates are on the ballot for Member of the State Assembly; District 34)

Member of the State Assembly; District 37; Democratic Party

• Ferial Masry, Democratic
  16,484 votes 65.7%
• David Hare, Democratic
  8,629 votes 34.3%

Member of the State Assembly; District 37; Republican Party

• Audra Strickland, Republican
  30,850 votes 100.0%

(Only Democratic and Republican party candidates are on the ballot for Member of the State Assembly; District 37)

Judicial

Judge, Superior Court; County of Kern; Office 24

• Larry Errea
  51699 votes 69.54%
• Olaf A. Landsgaard
  22119 votes 29.75%

Judge, Superior Court; County of Kern; Office 30
Runoff Election 11/4/2008

• Holly N. Mitchell
  22057 votes 28.24%
• Charles R. "Chip" Brehmer
  21463 votes 27.48%
• Matt Brady
  19644 votes 25.15%
• Tony K. Heider
  6313 votes 8.08%
• Michael R. Gardina
  4862 votes 6.22%
• Frank Butkiewicz
  3457 votes 4.43%

County

Supervisor; County of Kern; Supervisorial District 1

• Jon McQuiston
  15758 votes 97.82%

Supervisor; County of Kern; Supervisorial District 4

• Ray Watson
  13166 votes 58.54%
• Cliff Thompson
  9246 votes 41.11%

Supervisor; County of Kern; Supervisorial District 5

• Michael Rubio
  6491 votes 97.83%

Mayor; City of Bakersfield

• Harvey L. Hall
  26033 votes 74.14%
• Marc Deleon
  3953 votes 11.26%
• Dennis Martinez
  3544 votes 10.09%
• Joseph Caporali
  1399 votes 3.98%

Party Committee

Member, Republican Party County Central Committee; County of Kern; Supervisorial District 2 (5 Elected)

• Jacquie Sullivan, Republican
  5376 votes 18.13%
• Zack Scrivner, Republican
  5178 votes 17.46%
• Bonnie Shea, Republican
  5012 votes 16.90%
• Joel W. Ratzlaff, Republican
  4844 votes 16.34%
• Martha "Marti" Overfield, Republican
  4436 votes 14.96%
• Mon Bertolucci, Republican
  3087 votes 10.41%
• Jesus M. Revilla, Republican
  1616 votes 5.45%

Member, Republican Party County Central Committee; County of Kern; Supervisorial District 3 (5 Elected)

• Jeff Berchtold, Republican
  7821 votes 20.42%
• Conni Brunni, Republican
  7322 votes 19.12%
• Dennis Beebe, Republican
  7171 votes 18.73%
• Kevin L. Burton, Republican
  7119 votes 18.59%
• Tina Miller, Republican
  6689 votes 17.47%
• Scott Raab, Republican
  2026 votes 5.29%

Member, Republican Party County Central Committee; County of Kern; Supervisorial District 4 (6 Elected)

• Mark Abernathy, Republican
  8959 votes 15.42%
• Ken Mettler, Republican
  8192 votes 14.10%
• Jack Duncan, Republican
  7792 votes 13.41%
• John F. Stovall, Republican
  7768 votes 13.37%
• Dean Haddock, Republican
  7196 votes 12.39%
• Vincent Fong, Republican
  6298 votes 10.84%
• Andy Stanley, Republican
  6115 votes 10.53%
• Tony Lomas, Republican
  5626 votes 9.69%

Proposition 98 Government Acquisition, Regulation of Private Property
Fail: 1,652,188 / 38.5% Yes votes ...... 2,643,987 / 61.5% No votes

Bars state and local governments from condemning or damaging private property for private uses. Prohibits rent control and similar measures. Prohibits deference to government in property rights cases. Defines "just compensation." Requires an award of attorneys fees and costs if a property owner obtains a judgment for more than the amount offered by the government. Requires government to offer to original owner of condemned property the right to repurchase property at condemned price when property is put to substantially different use than was publicly stated. Summary of estimate by Legislative Analyst and Director of Finance of fiscal impact on state and local government: Increased costs to many governments due to the measure's restrictions. The fiscal effect on most governments probably would not be significant.

Proposition 99 Eminent Domain. Acquisition of Owner-Occupied Residence
Pass: 2,645,761 / 62.0% Yes votes ...... 1,620,903 / 38.0% No votes

Bars state and local governments from using eminent domain to acquire an owner-occupied residence, as defined, for conveyance to a private person or business entity. Creates exceptions for public work or improvement, public health and safety protection, and crime prevention. Summary of estimate by Legislative Analyst and Director of Finance of fiscal impact on state and local government: The measure would likely not have a significant fiscal impact on state or local governments.

Measure C Bond -- Wasco Union High School District (55% Approval Required)
Pass: 1070 / 65.24% Yes votes ...... 570 / 34.76% No votes

To improve the quality of education, renovate and equip classrooms and school facilities, upgrade plumbing, electrical, heating, ventilation systems, build new classrooms and school facilities to relieve overcrowding, repair roofs, make health and safety improvements, upgrade computer and instructional technology, and qualify the District for $12,200,000 in State-matching grants, shall Wasco Union High School District issue $33,500,000 of bonds at legal interest rates, with independent citizen oversight and no money for administrative salaries?

Measure D Bond -- Kernville Union School District (55% Approval Required)
Pass: 1778 / 58.10% Yes votes ...... 1282 / 41.90% No votes

To acquire, construct and improve local classrooms and support facilities, including replacing outdated portables, building restrooms, updating technology, building a gym for school and community use, improving handicapped access, and providing the local match for approximately $4.4 million in State funds, shall the Kernville Union School District be authorized to issue up to $6,000,000 in bonds at legal interest rates, with annual audits, a citizens’ oversight committee and NO monies for administrator salaries?

Measure E Utility User Tax -- City of McFarland (Majority Approval Required)
Fail: 127 / 24.52% Yes votes ...... 391 / 75.48% No votes

Shall an ordinance be adopted establishing a utility users tax to fund general city services, including essential services such as police and fire protection, animal control, building inspection and plan checks, planning, public works and other administrative services, and road maintenance and repair?

Measure F Construction Bonds -- Buttonwillow Recreation and Park District (2/3 Approval Required)
Pass: 156 / 75.73% Yes votes ...... 50 / 24.27% No votes

To finance a facility containing a gymnasium, a weight room, a kitchen, meeting rooms and a District office; a softball field; a soccer field and a swimming pool, shall the Buttonwillow Recreation and Park District issue $4,870,000 in general obligation bonds at interest rates within legal limits?