Member of the State Assembly; District 17; Democratic Party Election Information March 2, 2004 Election

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Merced, San Joaquin, Stanislaus Counties, CA

March 2, 2004 Election

Member of the State Assembly; District 17; Democratic Party Voter Information

You can vote in this contest only if registered in the Democratic party, or as "Decline to State" requesting a Democratic ballot at your polling location.

Results as of Mar 26 4:14pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (267/267)

Candidates (Vote for 1)

Barbara S. Matthews 24,710 votes 89.1%

Party: Democratic

Occupation: State Lawmaker

Phone: 209-833-6884; Addr: PO Box 211, Tracy, CA 95378

William R. Sweet 3,028 votes 10.9%

Party: Democratic
Occupation: Paralegal
Phone: 209-947-6503; Addr: 1777 N. G St. #9, Merced, CA 95340; Email: william.sweet@sbcglobal.net

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