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Monterey, San Benito, Santa Cruz Counties, CA June 8, 2010 Election
United States Representative; District 17; Republican Party Voter Information

This contest will only appear on Republican party ballots.

Results as of Jun 29 4:19pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (337/337)
Candidates (Vote for 1)
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Jeff Taylor 16,073 votes 61.9%

  • Party: Republican
  • Occupation: Publisher/Rancher
Gary Richard Arnold 5,289 votes 20.4%
  • Party: Republican
  • Occupation: Businessman
Peter "Pete" Andresen Click here for more information about this candidate 4,619 votes 17.7%
  • Party: Republican
  • Occupation: Fee-only Investment Advisor
  • Self-employed Financial Professional
  • United States Marine Corps Veteran: Infantry, Arabic linguist, Intelligence
  • Bachelor's Degree University of California at Davis, Agricultural Business.
  • Master's Degree University of California at Davis, International Agricultural Development with an
  • Wrote one of the first alternative energy wind power plans for Pacheco Pass.
  • Local elementary school classroom volunteer, room parent, and child advocate
Priorities:
  • Our economy is broken and requires rapid, yet long-lasting systemic change.
  • Our political system is antiquated, dominated by special interests, and has been enfeebled by excessive incumbency.
  • This is going to be a challenging and adventurous decade. Citizens need to step up.
Michael Robert LeBarre (Write-in) Click here for more information about this candidate
  • Party: Republican
  • Occupation: Agricultural Technician
Priorities:
  • I will promote an "America First" economy keeping our jobs and manufacturing here and never vote for a budget that increases our debt.
  • I will fight to keep your money in your pockets and stop Washington from treating us like their personal ATM's. I will always follow the Constitution.
  • I will promote a sensible Energy policy to lower our costs, make our businesses more competitive, and create jobs here in America.

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