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San Diego County, CA November 4, 2008 Election
Member of the State Assembly; District 78 Voter Information

Results as of Nov 26 1:08pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (353/353)
Candidates (Vote for 1)
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Marty Block Click here for more information about this candidate 93,835 votes 55.5%

  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: Board President, San Diego Community College District
  • Judge Pro Tem, San Diego Superior Court
  • 26 Years as Dean, Director and Professor, San Diego State University
  • Past County Commissioner, Children, Youth and Families
  • Former Board President, San Diego County Board of Education
  • Democratic National Convention Delegate for Four Presidential Elections
  • Past Government Relations Chair, San Diego Multiple Sclerosis Society
Priorities:
  • Job Creation and Economic Development
  • Education
  • Affordable and Accessible Healthcare
John McCann Click here for more information about this candidate 75,286 votes 44.5%
  • Party: Republican
  • Occupation: Navy Officer/Businessman
  • City Councilman, City of Chula Vista
  • Navy Reserve Officer
  • Economics, Bachelors Degree, San Diego State University
  • Economics, Masters Degree, San Diego State University
  • Husband & father of four children
Priorities:
  • Restoring Economic Growth & Jobs
  • Demanding Excellence in Our Schools
  • Making California Energy Independent

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