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Los Angeles County, CA June 8, 2010 Election
Member of the State Assembly; District 50; Democratic Party Voter Information

This contest will only appear on Democratic party ballots.

Results as of Jun 29 4:19pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (167/167)
Candidates (Vote for 1)
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Ricardo Lara Click here for more information about this candidate 6,314 votes 42.7%

  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: Communications Director**
  • Worked on behalf of the district for the late-Assembly Member Marco Firebaugh for eight years bringing funds to the district for schools and parks
  • Comes from a working-class, immigrant family. 1st in his family to graduate college.
  • Has a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism and Spanish and a Masters Degree in Leadership
  • Was appointed a Consumer Affairs Commissioner by Supervisor Gloria Molina
Priorities:
  • Support for local businesses and a focus on the creation of good-paying jobs
  • Ensuring a quality education for all students, from pre-school thru college
  • Providing adequate funding for safety services such as police and fire to ensure safe neighborhoods
Carmen Avalos Click here for more information about this candidate 4,608 votes 31.2%
  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: City Clerk/Educator
Priorities:
  • Education - Support our teachers, schools in stopping cuts
  • Jobs & Business- Keeping jobs in our community and jobs in CA
  • Foreclosures- Seeking to resolve the foreclosure issue while helping families in this dilemma
Luis Marquez 2,174 votes 14.7%
  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: Mayor Pro Tem
Art Olivier Click here for more information about this candidate 1,695 votes 11.4%
  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: Engineer
  • Ex-Mayor
  • Degree in Design Technology
Priorities:
  • Cut the 12,175 spiked pensions between $100,000 to $500,000.
  • Retain teachers and police officers and keep violent criminals behind bars.
  • Cut spending, lower taxes and eliminate the deficit.

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