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Santa Clara County, CA June 5, 2012 Election
Member, Democratic Party County Central Committee; County of Santa Clara; State Assembly District 27 Voter Information

2 Year Term.

This contest will only appear on Democratic party ballots.

Results as of Jul 3 3:58pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (184/184)
Candidates (Vote for 6)
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Andres Quintero Click here for more information about this candidate 9,854 votes 9.56%

  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: Senior Policy Adviser
  • Master of Public Administration, SJSU
  • B.A. Political Science, SJSU
  • San Jose International Airport Commission, Vice Chair
  • East San Jose Democrats, President
Priorities:
  • Grow the Democratic Party in Santa Clara County
  • Increase the participation of historically underrepresented people in the Democratic Party
  • Target areas with low voter turnout to insure that people who wish to vote are registered and educated about the electoral process
Darcie Green 9,825 votes 9.53%
  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: School Board Member
Javier González Click here for more information about this candidate 9,815 votes 9.52%
  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: Incumbent/ Elected Member, County Central Committee
  • Director, Government Affairs + Public Policy
  • Bachelors of Science (Political Science), Santa Clara University
  • Representative, California Democratic Party Executive Board
  • Sergeant at Arms, Santa Clara County Democratic Central Committee
  • Community Volunteer, Board Member for several nonprofit organizations
  • 2008 Democratic National Convention District-level Delegate
Priorities:
  • Increase voter registration, engagement, participation + education
  • Help elect democratic candidates running for local, state and federal office
  • Mobilize voters during Get Out the Vote (GOTV) to ensure high voter turnout
Ash Kalra 9,674 votes 9.39%
  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: San Jose City Council Member
Steve Preminger Click here for more information about this candidate 9,209 votes 8.94%
  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: Community Service Director
  • Santa Clara County Democratic Party, Chair
  • Building Peaceful Families, Boardmember
  • United Democratic Campaign, Chair
  • Work 2 Future, Boardmember
  • 211 Santa Clara County Advisory Board, Member
Priorities:
  • Inclusive voter registration efforts
  • Support Adapt-Your-Precinct program
  • Strong Get Out The Vote participation
Omar Torres 8,712 votes 8.45%
  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: Member, County Central Committee
Carol Garvey 8,429 votes 8.18%
  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: Member, County Central Committee
Claudia Shope Click here for more information about this candidate 8,104 votes 7.86%
  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: Member, Santa Clara County Democratic Central Committee
  • Community Activist
  • Member of California Alliance for Retired Americans
  • Member and Trustee of Federation of Retired Union Members
  • Delegate for South Bay Labor Council
  • Member of SEIU 521 Retirees
  • JD: University of Santa Clara Law School
Priorities:
  • Oppose anti-choice candidates and legislation in order to protect a woman's right to choose
  • Support pro-labor candidates to promote better living conditions for all working people
  • Work to protect a safe and clean environment
Tom Cochran 7,734 votes 7.50%
  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: Member, County Central Committee
Emilie G. Gatfield Click here for more information about this candidate 7,655 votes 7.43%
  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: Community Volunteer
  • Former President, Ryland Mews Homeowners Association
  • Former Director of Training, Petaluma Family Computer Education Center
  • Elected Delegate, California Democratic State Central Committee
  • Elected District Level Delegate to Democratic National Convention
Priorities:
  • Outreach to increase voter registration and to provide adequate and accurate information to voters
  • Support for qualified, capable candidates who support Democratic Party values
  • Support for the rights of workers, in both public and private sectors
David Parker Click here for more information about this candidate 7,319 votes 7.10%
  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: Member, County Central Committee
  • Incumbent, Santa Clara County Democratic Central Committee, 2006/2008/2010
  • Commissioner, Appeals Hearing Board, City of San Jose (ID Purposes only)
  • Former Vice-Chair, Human Rights Commission, City of San Jose (ID Purposes only)
  • Justice System Clerk, Santa Clara County (ID Purposes only)
  • Chief Steward, SEIU 521
  • LGBT Activist
Priorities:
  • Support candidates for local office who embrace Democratic values
  • Increase outreach and participation to voters in the LGBT, Youth and Immigrant communities
  • Education and Opportunity Access for Students, Seniors, LGBT and Minority Communities
Jesus Gomez 6,736 votes 6.54%
  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: Business Manager

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