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June 3, 2008 Election

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  • United States Representative

    United States Representative; District 11; Democratic PartyClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    • Jerry McNerney, Democratic

    United States Representative; District 11; Republican PartyClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    (Only Democratic and Republican party candidates are on the ballot for United States Representative; District 11)

    United States Representative; District 14; Democratic PartyClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    • Anna Eshoo, Democratic

    United States Representative; District 14; Republican PartyClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    • Ronny Santana, Republican

    United States Representative; District 14; Green PartyClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    United States Representative; District 14; Libertarian PartyClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    • Brian Holtz, Libertarian

    (Only Democratic, Green, Libertarian, and Republican party candidates are on the ballot for United States Representative; District 14)

    United States Representative; District 15; Democratic PartyClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    • Mike Honda, Democratic

    United States Representative; District 15; Republican PartyClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    • Joyce Cordi, Republican

    United States Representative; District 15; Green PartyClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    (Only Democratic, Green, and Republican party candidates are on the ballot for United States Representative; District 15)

    United States Representative; District 16; Democratic PartyClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    United States Representative; District 16; Republican PartyClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    United States Representative; District 16; Libertarian PartyClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    • Steven Wells, Libertarian

    (Only Democratic, Libertarian, and Republican party candidates are on the ballot for United States Representative; District 16)

    State

    State Senator; District 11; Democratic PartyClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    • Joe Simitian, Democratic

    State Senator; District 11; Republican PartyClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    • Blair Nathan, Republican

    (Only Democratic and Republican party candidates are on the ballot for State Senator; District 11)

    State Senator; District 13; Democratic PartyClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    • Elaine Alquist, Democratic

    State Senator; District 13; Republican PartyClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    • Shane Connolly, Republican

    State Senator; District 13; Libertarian PartyClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    (Only Democratic, Libertarian, and Republican party candidates are on the ballot for State Senator; District 13)

    State Senator; District 15; Republican PartyClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    • Abel Maldonado, Republican

    (Only Republican party candidates are on the ballot for State Senator; District 15)

    Member of the State Assembly; District 20; Democratic PartyClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    • Alberto Torrico, Democratic

    Member of the State Assembly; District 20; Republican PartyClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    • Jeffrey Wald, Republican

    (Only Democratic and Republican party candidates are on the ballot for Member of the State Assembly; District 20)

    Member of the State Assembly; District 21; Democratic PartyClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    • Ira Ruskin, Democratic

    Member of the State Assembly; District 21; Republican PartyClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    • Annalisa Yenne, Republican

    (Only Democratic and Republican party candidates are on the ballot for Member of the State Assembly; District 21)

    Member of the State Assembly; District 22; Democratic PartyClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    Member of the State Assembly; District 22; Republican PartyClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    • Brent Oya, Republican

    (Only Democratic and Republican party candidates are on the ballot for Member of the State Assembly; District 22)

    Member of the State Assembly; District 23; Democratic PartyClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    Member of the State Assembly; District 23; Republican PartyClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    • Mark Patrosso, Republican

    (Only Democratic and Republican party candidates are on the ballot for Member of the State Assembly; District 23)

    Member of the State Assembly; District 24; Democratic PartyClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    • Jim Beall, Jr., Democratic

    Member of the State Assembly; District 24; Republican PartyClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    • Doug McNea, Republican

    (Only Democratic and Republican party candidates are on the ballot for Member of the State Assembly; District 24)

    Member of the State Assembly; District 27; Democratic PartyClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    Member of the State Assembly; District 27; Republican PartyClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    Member of the State Assembly; District 27; Libertarian PartyClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    • Mark Hinkle, Libertarian

    (Only Democratic, Libertarian, and Republican party candidates are on the ballot for Member of the State Assembly; District 27)

    Member of the State Assembly; District 28; Democratic PartyClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    (Only Democratic party candidates are on the ballot for Member of the State Assembly; District 28)

    Party Committee

    Member, Democratic Party County Central Committee; County of Santa Clara; State Assembly District 21Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (6 Elected)

    • Aaron Quigley, Democratic
    • Brian J. Baker, Democratic
    • Jim Thurber, Democratic
    • Anne Manfredi Mack, Democratic
    • Francis A. La Poll, Democratic
    • Carolyn L. Curtis, Democratic
    • Peter Y. Chiu, Democratic
    • Diane H. Rolfe, Democratic
    • William J. James, Democratic

    Member, Democratic Party County Central Committee; County of Santa Clara; State Assembly District 23Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (6 Elected)

    • Javier Gonzalez, Democratic
    • James Kim, Democratic
    • Andres Quintero, Democratic
    • Claudia Shope, Democratic
    • David Parker, Democratic
    • Jonathan Padilla, Democratic
    • Omar Torres, Democratic
    • Tom Cochran, Democratic
    • Stephen T. "Tim" Quigley, Jr., Democratic
    • Xavier E. Campos, Democratic

    Member, Democratic Party County Central Committee; County of Santa Clara; State Assembly District 24Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (6 Elected)

    Member, Republican Party County Central Committee; County of Santa Clara; Supervisorial District 1Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (6 Elected)

    • Fred Vela, Republican
    • Michael J. Hogan, Republican
    • Janet Chakraborty, Republican
    • Suzanne K. Nusbaum, Republican

    Member, Republican Party County Central Committee; County of Santa Clara; Supervisorial District 2Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (3 Elected)

    • Paul Higgins, Republican
    • Jack E. Davis, Republican

    Member, Republican Party County Central Committee; County of Santa Clara; Supervisorial District 3Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (4 Elected)

    • David Mac, Republican
    • Atul Saini, Republican

    Member, Republican Party County Central Committee; County of Santa Clara; Supervisorial District 4Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (5 Elected)

    • Peter Sundin Soule, Republican
    • Eric D. Madison, Republican
    • Joyce Rabourn, Republican
    • Ashley Hansson, Republican

    Member, Republican Party County Central Committee; County of Santa Clara; Supervisorial District 5Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (7 Elected)

    • Harish Chinai, Republican
    • Roger Riffenburgh, Republican
    • Shelley D. Weger, Republican
    • Steve Mullen, Republican
    • Carol Morrison, Republican
    • Keen Butcher, Republican

    Member, Green Party County Council; County of Santa ClaraClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (7 Elected)

    Judicial

    Judge - Superior Court; County of Santa Clara; Office 8Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    School

    County

    County Supervisor; Santa Clara County; Supervisorial District 2Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    County Supervisor; Santa Clara County; Supervisorial District 3Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    County Supervisor; Santa Clara County; Supervisorial District 5Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    • Liz Kniss

    City

    Council Member; City of San Jose; Council District 2Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    Council Member; City of San Jose; Council District 4Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    • Kansen Chu

    Council Member; City of San Jose; Council District 6Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    • Pierluigi Oliverio

    Council Member; City of San Jose; Council District 8Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    Council Member; City of San Jose; Council District 10Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    Special District

    Director; Santa Clara Valley Water District; Division 2Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    Director; Santa Clara Valley Water District; Division 3Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    • Richard P. Santos

    Director; Santa Clara Valley Water District; Division 5Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    State Propositions

    Proposition 98 Government Acquisition, Regulation of Private Property
    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
    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.

    Local Measures

    Measure A School Bonds -- Palo Alto Unified School District
    "To provide safe and modern schools; accommodate enrollment growth; upgrade aging classrooms, libraries, computer and science labs; repair or replace roofs, plumbing, heating, ventilation and electrical systems; improve fire alarms and school security; meet current earthquake standards; provide current technology; and replace old portables with permanent classrooms, shall Palo Alto Unified School District issue $378 million in bonds at legal interest rates, with mandatory audits, independent oversight and bond tax rates estimated not to exceed the current rate?"
    BONDS YES
    BONDS NO

    Measure B School Bonds -- Fremont Union High School District (55% approval required)
    "To benefit Cupertino, Fremont, Homestead, Lynbrook and Monta Vista High Schools by creating a technology fund to upgrade classroom computers and technology; building science labs; improving energy efficiency; adding solar power; building classrooms to avoid overcrowding; improving physical education and athletic facilities; and replacing aging heating, lighting and electrical systems; shall the Fremont Union High School District issue $198,000,000 in bonds at interest rates within the legal limit with all expenditures monitored by an Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee?"
    BONDS YES
    BONDS NO

    Measure C Parcel Tax -- Mountain View-Whisman School District (2/3 approval required)
    "To continue local school funding, reduce the impact of budget cuts, attract/retain teachers/staff, support students struggling with the basics, maintain textbooks/instructional materials, keep class sizes small, maintain music/art education, keep school libraries open, and fund other educational programs, shall Mountain View Whisman School District extend and increase its expiring tax based on square footage of parcels described in the voter pamphlet, for 8 years with independent oversight, exemptions for seniors and all funds staying locally?"
    YES
    NO

    Measure E Parcel Tax -- Los Gatos Union School District (2/3 approval required)
    Local Elementary and Middle School Academic Excellence Measure. To support high academic achievement for local students by retaining quality teachers, keeping small class sizes, and maintaining science, literacy, art, music and other programs, shall the Los Gatos Union School District be authorized to renew its expiring parcel tax of $290 per year per parcel, for six years, without increase, with an exemption available for senior citizens and disabled persons, with citizen oversight, and every dollar staying in Los Gatos schools?
    YES
    NO

    Measure G School Bonds -- Alum Rock Union Elementary School District (55% approval required)
    "Alum Rock Schools Safety and Repair Measure: To improve neighborhood schools, fix leaky, deteriorated roofs, improve fire safety, repair and upgrade classrooms, improve student safety and security, renovate outdated restrooms, upgrade heating/ventilation/electrical systems for energy efficiency, and computer technology, shall Alum Rock Union Elementary School District issue $179 million of bonds at legal rates to renovate, acquire, construct, repair and equip schools, sites and facilities, with required independent financial audits, citizens' oversight and no money for administrators' salaries?"
    BONDS YES
    BONDS NO

    The order of the contests and candidates on this ballot representation is NOT necessarily the same as your county's official ballot.
    If you print and mark your choices on this page and take it to the polls instead of an official sample ballot, be very careful.


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