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San Diego County, CA June 5, 2012 Election
Member, Democratic Party County Central Committee; County of San Diego; State Assembly District 78 Voter Information

Full Term.

This contest will only appear on Democratic party ballots.

Results as of Jul 3 10:00am
Candidates (Vote for 6)
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Stephen Whitburn 10,062 votes 8.2%

  • Occupation: Community Health Educator
Gloria Johnson 9,947 votes 8.1%
  • Occupation: Central Committee Member
Matthew "Matt" Corrales Click here for more information about this candidate 9,410 votes 7.7%
  • Occupation: High School Teacher
  • Vice-President- Development, San Diego Democratic Club
  • Executive Vice-President, Stonewall Young Democrats
  • Elected Member, Democratic Party County Central Committee
  • BA, Ethnic Studies & Comparative Politics, UC San Diego
Priorities:
  • Increase Youth Involvement in Our Party
  • Support our Clubs & Grassroots Activists
  • Elect Progressive Democratic Candidates
Howard Wayne Click here for more information about this candidate 9,319 votes 7.6%
  • Occupation: Prosecutor/Retired Legislator
  • Alternate Member, Democratic Central Committee since 2004
  • Democratic State Convention Delegate
  • Member, Democrats for Equality, Pt. Loma, Mesa and Uptown Democratic Clubs
  • San Diego Legislator of the Year, 2001
  • Author of landmark beach water testing law
  • Professor at USD and Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Priorities:
  • Re-elect President Obama
  • Build a grassroots Democratic Party in San Diego
  • Improve Democratic Party communications
Nancy E. Miller 9,192 votes 7.5%
  • Occupation: Retired Registered Nurse
Suzie Ditmars 9,130 votes 7.5%
  • Occupation: Community Volunteer
Phyllis McGrath Click here for more information about this candidate 8,295 votes 6.8%
  • Occupation: Central Committee Member
  • B.S.Ed.
  • CA Democratic Party Member/Delegate
  • Office Manager, Citizens Coordinate for Century 3, Retired
  • Retired from District Office, Susan Davis Assemblymember
  • Citizen Activist
  • Democratic Party Campaign Volunteer
Priorities:
  • Peace
  • Democratic Action in the U.S.: No More Koch Bros. Activity,etc.
  • Opportunity for Middle Class Restored
Bill Irvine 7,149 votes 5.9%
  • Occupation: Member, Central Committee
Jose Rodriguez Click here for more information about this candidate 6,577 votes 5.4%
  • Occupation: Community Organizer
  • SDSU History Student
  • SEJ Advisory Board Member (CPI)
Priorities:
  • Help endorse people that strongly believe in Democratic Party ideals
  • Grow the base of the Democratic Party
  • Grow the Democratic Party in unrepresented communities
Gerry Senda Click here for more information about this candidate 6,337 votes 5.2%
  • Occupation: Member, Central Committee
  • Computer & Software Engineer
  • U.S. Army Helicopter Pilot, Vietnam 1971
  • Member California Democratic Party Rules Committee currently
  • Kerry Delegate to Democratic National Convention in Boston 2004
  • Gore Delegate to Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles 2000
  • Delegate to California Democratic Party from San Diego currently
Priorities:
  • Full Education
  • Full Employment
  • Economic and Social Fairness
Ruth Rollins 6,295 votes 5.2%
  • Occupation: Community Volunteer
Ricardo Flores Click here for more information about this candidate 5,990 votes 4.9%
  • Occupation: Congressional Representative
  • Past President of the Chicano Democratic Association
  • Democratic Party State delegate
Priorities:
  • Expand the influence and work of the local Democratic Party
  • Increase voter registration in all of our communities
  • Endorse strong progressive candidates
Daniel "Danny" Smiechowski Click here for more information about this candidate 5,986 votes 4.9%
  • Occupation: National Columnist/Teacher
  • Elected: Clairemont Town Council--2011, "Central Committee" 08' Clairemont Planning--92'
  • Former Teacher, K-12, "No Child Left Behind" Tutor
  • AA, BA, Grad. Mesa College, SDSU, Alliant Univ. "Sorbonne"
  • Former Caregiver, Buisness Partner, Real Estate Sales
  • Triathlete--Over 100 events worldwide
  • Multi-cultural background, 23 trips abroad incl. residency in France
Priorities:
  • Collaboration not confrontation, Moderation not extremism
  • Promote the Democratic Party by increased registration, candidates and all media.
  • Vet candidates for emotional intelligence including values and personal character traits as they relate to compassion, empathy and sincerety.
Derek Casady 5,642 votes 4.6%
  • Occupation: Central Committee Member
Kami Olsson Click here for more information about this candidate 5,460 votes 4.5%
  • Occupation: Local Business Owner
  • Executive Board Member, San Diego County Democratic Party (Grassroots Organizing Team County Chair, 2012)
  • Delegate, California Democratic Party (2012)
  • Henry Auerbach Leadership Award, SD County Democratic Party (2009)
  • San Diego County Party Volunteer, GO Team, Training and Technical Support (2006-present)
  • Professional: Database and Software Engineer
  • B.A. UC San Diego, 1980
Priorities:
  • Central Committee Priorities: Developing and endorsing candidates with broad Democratic Party values, Neighbor-to-neighbor contact to get-out-the-vote
  • Political Priorities: Health Care, Education, Science and Technology, Social Justice, Economy & Jobs, Water & Environment, Voter Rights, Seniors
Mary Paulet 3,817 votes 3.1%
  • Occupation: Go Team Organizer
Don Loftus 3,545 votes 2.9%
  • Occupation: Veteran/Attorney/Broker

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