League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
	State of California (Butte, Colusa, Del Norte, Glenn, Nevada, Placer, Shasta, Siskiyou, Sutter, Tehama, Trinity, Yuba Counties) November 6, 2012 Election
	State Senator; District 4-2010 Voter Information Unexpired Short Term Ending 2014. A runoff may be held on 1/8/2013 between the top 2 candidates who received the most votes if neither receives a majority. If one candidate receives a majority of votes in this election, that candidate wins and no runoff will be held.

Runoff Election 1/8/2013 Candidates (Vote for 1) Click on highlighted name for additional information supplied by candidate. Contact non-highlighted candidates and encourage them to provide information for voters. Jim Nielsen 188,207 votes 49.8%     Official Ballot Statement Party: Republican Occupation: Rancher/Independent Businessman Michael "Mickey" Harrington 104,572 votes 27.7% Party: Democratic Occupation: Labor Council President Dan Logue (Withdrawn) 43,303 votes 11.5%     Official Ballot Statement Party: Republican Occupation: Small Business Owner dan.logue@comcast.net Jann Reed 24,966 votes 6.6%     Official Ballot Statement Party: No Party Preference Occupation: School Board Member Bachelor's Degree, Microbiology, Cal State University, Chico trustee, Chico Unified School District 2004-2012 community volunteer, Chico, CA 1986-present clinical laboratory technologist, 1980-1988 jannreed4senate@gmail.com Priorities: Stabilize funding for K-16 public education Eliminate waste in current state spending Make sure State budget passed on time without gimmicks Dan Levine 9,882 votes 2.6% Party: No Party Preference Occupation: Graduate Student/Rancher daxle001@aol.com Benjamin "Ben" Emery (Withdrawn) 7,146 votes 1.9% Party: No Party Preference Occupation: Ranch Manager benemerycastatesenate@gmail.com Basic candidate data supplied by the Secretary of State. Order of candidates is random and changes daily.

Candidates Answer Questions The League of Women Voters of California Education Fund has asked all candidates for this office to respond to 4 questions on Budget, Government reform, Higher education, and Major issues. Official Information Secretary of State This special election is being held to fill the seat vacated by Doug LaMalfa. Voters are those who were eligible to vote in the 2010 regular election for Senate District 4. About this Special Election State Senate The upper house of the California Legislature, consisting of 40 members elected every four years. Odd-numbered districts hold elections in 2012; even-numbered in 2014. Events Candidate Forums Monday, October 8, 2012; 6:00 - 8:00 pm Candidates running for this race (SD4) and State Senate District 1 and State Assembly District 1 Hosted and moderated by the LWV Redding Area Redding Library Community Room 1100 Parkview Avenue, Redding STATE SENATE DISTRICT 4 SPECIAL PRIMARY & CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 1 CANDIDATES 7 pm - Thurs, October 25, 2012 Chico City Council Chambers 411 Main Street, Chico, CA Campaign Finance Data Secretary of State Cal-Access: Contributions and Expenditures List of Candidates Accepting/Rejecting Voluntary Campaign Spending Limits - (PDF) Candidates who have voluntarily chosen to limit their spending in campaigns for State Senate may spend no more than $780,000 in a primary election. Established by Proposition 34. Daily/Late Special Filings News and Analysis Appeal-Democrat -- appeal-democrat.com Nielsen, Logue in 'campaign silliness' over Senate seat endorsements - 09/22/12 Jim Nielsen gets $250,000 donation - 10/17/12 Chico Enterprise Record - ChicoER.com Logue will run for Senate and Assembly - 09/06/12 Chico schools trustee Jann Reed running in state Senate race - 09/13/12 Candidate Ben Emery drops out of 4th District state Senate race - 09/19/12 Harrington had to scramble for Senate race - 10/24/12 Medical marijuana advocate making attempt at state Senate - 10/25/12 Jim Nielsen wants to move back to the Senate - 10/26/12 Jann Reed sees herself as alternative to political polarization - 10/27/12 Chico News & Review - newsreview.com/chico The Logue effect - Assemblyman's brief entry into the Senate race ripples outward - 10/25/12 Corning Observer -- Corning-Observer.com Campaign 2012: Candidates rub shoulders with voters - 10/19/12 Oroville Mercury Register - OrovilleMR.com Dan Logue drops out of Senate race - 10/08/12 Congress, Senate forums tonight in Chico - 10/25/12 Paradise Post - paradisepost.com Millionaire's gift surprises Assemblyman Jim Nielsen - 10/17/12 The Record Searchlight - redding.com 4th Senate District race draws a crowd Names of six Nov. 6 contenders released - 09/18/12 Accusations fly in 4th district Senate race; Nielsen camp says Logue claimed false endorsements - 09/20/12 Shuffling of north state candidates, districts marks ballots - 09/22/12 UPDATED: Dan Logue to withdraw from state Senate race; health concerns cited - 10/08/12 Candidate forum offers glimpse into 3 races; seven candidates field audience questions - 50 attend forum at library - 10/09/12 Four vie for District 4 State Senate seat; Nielsen has edge on funding - 10/20/12 Politicians take stand against fire fee - 10/23/12 Candidates for state office raise funds as election nears; late contributions must be reported every 24 hours - 10/24/12 Logue, Nielsen engage in vote switching on Assembly bills - 10/25/12 Red Bluff Daily News - redbluffdailynews.com California state Senate race drops to five candidates - 09/22/12 California State Senate showdown - 11/01/12 Rome News-Tribune -- RN-T.com California death penalty opponents say it's too costly; Prop 34 would end it/i> - 11/01/12 The Sacramento Bee - sacbee.com Six candidates file papers for Doug LaMalfa state Senate seat - 09/17/12 Dan Logue drops out of 4th Senate District special election - 10/08/12 General Links Election Archives See the candidates, issues, and results from previous elections: 11/7/10, 6/8/10, 11/7/06, 6/6/06, 11/5/02, 3/5/02, 11/3/98, 6/2/98 This election is archived. Any links to sources outside of Smart Voter may no longer be active. No further links will be added to this page. Links to sources outside of Smart Voter are provided for information only and do not imply endorsement.

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