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Alameda County, CA November 4, 2008 Election
Member of the State Assembly; District 16 Voter Information

Results as of Nov 26 1:08pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (273/273)
Candidates (Vote for 1)
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Sandré Swanson 136,066 votes 87.9%

  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: Assemblymember 16th District
James Faison Click here for more information about this candidate 18,816 votes 12.1%
  • Party: Republican
  • Occupation: Businessman
  • UC Berkeley, 1977, Bachelor's Degree
  • University Student Senate, Member, City University of New York, 1972
  • Member, Area Board V, Developmental Disabilities, 1990-1993
Priorities:
  • End of Santuary Status of California Cities
  • Improvement of Water Resources to reduce drought
  • Maximize use of California Resources, Off Shore Drilling, Compliance with US Standard fuel standards

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