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Orange County, CA November 4, 2014 Election
United States Representative; District 45 Voter Information

Results as of Dec 14 10:50am, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (493/493)
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Mimi Walters Click here for more information about this candidate 106,083 votes 65.1%

  • Party: Republican
  • Occupation: California State Senator
  • Former California State Assemblywoman, 2004-2008
  • Former Mayor & City Councilwoman, 1996-2004
  • Former Investment Banker
  • B.A. Political Science, University of California at Los Angeles, 1984
  • Honorary Statewide Chair, Prop 90: Protect Our Homes Coalition (Eliminate Eminent Domain Abuse)
  • Honored by the Orange County Republican Party as Local Elected Official of the Year in '97, Volunteer of the Year in '98 & '05 Legislator of the Year
  • info@mimiwalters.com
Priorities:
  • Lower taxes, cut spending & balance the budget.
  • Repeal Obamacare and replace it with market based reforms & immediately restore the $700 million that Obamacare took from Medicare.
  • Cut red tape & the regulatory burdens that are hurting our small businesses so they can thrive & create jobs.
Drew E. Leavens Click here for more information about this candidate 56,819 votes 34.9%
  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: Educator/Businessman
  • Founder and President, Specialized Training Services (1985-present)
  • Program Manager, San Diego County Mental Health Crisis Team (1977-85)
  • Private Practice, Marriage and Family Therapy (1979-1984)
  • Crisis Counselor, San Diego County Mental Health Crisis Team (1975-77)
  • BA, MA Psychology (Counseling emphasis) California State University Sonoma, 1974, 1975, Honors, Dean's List
  • info@DL45th.com
Priorities:
  • Boost the Economy: Develop more high paying jobs, build a stronger middle class through tax cuts, raise the minimum wage
  • Enhance Education: Re-fund our schools at optimal levels, reduce teacher/student ratio, make college more affordable, reduce student loan rates
  • Protect our Environment: Mitigate the effects of climate change, investigate effects of fracking on our air and water, invest in renewable energy

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