League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
	State of California (All Of Alameda, Contra Costa, Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Marin, Mendocino, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Solano, Sonoma Counties) November 2, 2010 Election
	Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 1, Division 1 Voter Information

Results as of Nov 30 4:33pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (4278/4278)

Candidates (Vote Yes or No for Each) Click on highlighted name for additional information supplied by candidate. Contact non-highlighted candidates and encourage them to provide information for voters. Kathleen M. Banke 868,942 / 77.0% Yes votes ...... 259,127 / 23.0% No votes Occupation: Associate Justice Judicial Background: Associate Justice, First District Court of Appeal (2009-present); Judge, Alameda Superior Court (appointed 2006, elected 2008) Professional Legal Background: ReedSmith LLP, Crosby, Heafey, Roach & May (private practice/appellate lawyer 1982-2006) Legal Education: University of Colorado, J.D., 1979 Bar Admissions: U.S. Supreme Court, D.C. and Ninth U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeals, California Priorities: Fair and impartial administration of justice Efficient and timely resolution of cases Consistent and clear applicaiton of California and U.S. Constitutions, legislative enactments, and administrative regulations Robert L "Bob" Dondero 819,092 / 73.6% Yes votes ...... 294,056 / 26.4% No votes Occupation: Associate Justice BAR ADMISSION: Admitted to California Bar in 1971 EDUCATION: J.D. University of California Berkeley (Boalt Hall) 1970; B.A. Santa Clara University, 1967 PROFESSIONAL LEGAL BACKGROUND: Dep. District Atty. San Francisco County, 1971-1978; Assist. U.S. Attorney, N. District Calif. 1978-1992 JUD. EXPERIENCE: Associate Justice, California Court of Appeal, First District Division One, 2009-present; Judge San Francisco Superior Ct, 1992-2009 Priorities: The fair and impartial administration of justice The timely and efficient resolution of appeals The application of the law as set forth in the Federal and State Constitution, legislative enactments, initiative measures, and binding case precedent Basic candidate data supplied by the Secretary of State. Order of candidates is random and changes daily.

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