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Alameda, Contra Costa County, CA November 4, 2008 Election
State Senator; District 9 Voter Information

Candidates (Vote for 1)

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Loni Hancock Click here for more information about this candidate

  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: California Assemblywoman (2002-2008)
  • Chair, Assembly Natural Resources Committee
  • Chair, Select Committee to Bridge the Achievement Gap
  • Chair, Legislative Environmental Caucus
  • Director, Western Regional Office of the U.S. Department Education under President Clinton (1993-2002)
  • Berkeley's First Woman Mayor (1986-1993)
  • Western Regional director of ACTION under President Jimmy Carter
Priorities:
  • Health Care Reform: Fighting for affordable, quality universal healthcare for every Californian.
  • Environment: Making California a leader in combating climate change and developing alternative sources of clean energy.
  • Education: Working to ensure that all our children have a safe and well funded education.
Claudia Bermudez
  • Party: Republican
  • Occupation: Business Owner
  • Fax:510-814-8641 (FAX); Addr:PO Box 754, Alameda, CA 94501; Email:claudia@bermudez2008.com
Marsha Feinland
  • Party: Peace and Freedom
  • Occupation: Retired Teacher
  • Phone:510-845-4360; Addr:2217 1/2 McGee Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703; Email:feinland@peaceandfreedom.org

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