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Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino Counties, CA November 4, 2008 Election
State Senator; District 29 Voter Information

Results as of Nov 26 1:08pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (611/611)
Candidates (Vote for 1)
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Robert Huff 176,934 votes 54.5%

  • Party: Republican
  • Occupation: Assemblyman/Business Owner
Joseph M. "Joe" Lyons Click here for more information about this candidate 126,370 votes 38.9%
  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: Medical Researcher
  • BS and MS in Microbiology, San Diego State University
  • Medicat Research Associate, University of California San Diego School of Medicine
  • Proud father of 4 sons and 5 grandchildren
  • Medical Research Scientist, City of Hope National Medical Center
  • PhD in Immunogenetics, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Priorities:
  • Promote comprehensive universal healthcare and vote to return the California Universal Healthcare Act, SB 840, to the Governor for implementation.
  • An unwavering commitment to provide adequate and stable funding of education that supports teachers and promotes student success.
  • Promote and support research to promote the development of clean renewable energy sources and alternatives to the internal combustion engine.
Jill Stone Click here for more information about this candidate 21,769 votes 6.6%
  • Party: Libertarian
  • Occupation: Small Business Owner
  • BA from San Diego State University (1977)
Priorities:
  • Encourage personal accountability and self-reliance
  • Adherence to the United States Constitution
  • Strengthening California's economic health

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