United States Representative; District 6; Democratic Party Election Information March 2, 2004 Election

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Marin, Sonoma County, CA

March 2, 2004 Election

United States Representative; District 6; 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 (586/586)

Candidates (Vote for 1)
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Lynn Woolsey 99,970 votes 84.1%

Party: Democratic

Occupation: U.S. Representative

Phone: 415-454-3316; Addr: PO Box 750176, Petaluma, CA 94975

Renn A. Vara

19,039 votes 15.9%

Party: Democratic
Occupation: Small Business Owner
Four years working in the U.S. House of Reps.
Four years working with homeless children in New York City.
Married, father of two.

Priorities:

Transportation
Jobs
Education

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Candidates Answer Questions

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Official Information

Secretary of State

Live Election Results for all candidates in Congressional District 6 - results also posted on this Smart Voter page

Calif. Legislature

District 6 map and statistics - defines district boundaries for this election

U.S. House of Representatives

Official Web site

Nonpartisan Information

Campaign Finance Data

Campaign Contribution Analysis for District 6 candidates - from the Center for Responsive Politics (Opensecrets.org)

PoliticalMoneyLine - all candidates with active filings - Select "CA" and click on "List Candidates!". Then scroll down to District 6

League of Women Voters

How to Pick a Candidate

Project Vote-Smart

About the Candidates - Browse the page to find the link for US House 6. Then find Biography, Campaign Finances, Issue Positions (NPAT), Special Interest Groups, and Voting Record where available.

News and Analysis

The Press Democrat

Vara's candidate statement

Woolsey, Vara debate Rohnert Park casino - 2/1/04

Well-financed congresswoman against newcomer Vara - 1/25/04

The Petaluma Argus Courier

Mill Valley man challenges Woolsey for Demo nomination 12/17/03

General Links

Election Archives

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