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State of California (Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Mendocino, Napa, Sonoma, Yolo Counties) November 4, 2008 Election
United States Representative; District 1 Voter Information

Results as of Nov 26 1:08pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (814/814)
Candidates (Vote for 1)
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Mike Thompson 181,766 votes 68.4%

  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: Member of Congress
Zane Starkewolf Click here for more information about this candidate 61,833 votes 23.2%
  • Party: Republican
  • Occupation: Business Owner
  • Owner of Medical Diagnostics Company
  • Bachelors from UC Davis
  • Worked in the Wine Industry
  • Rombauer Vineyards
Priorities:
  • Iraq War: U.S. soldiers have achieved victory. Now it is time to bring our troops home.
  • Economy: United States needs long-term economic planning, not short-term gains.
  • Agricultural Labor Supply, Immigration Reform, and Secure Borders
Carol Wolman 22,430 votes 8.4%
  • Party: Green
  • Occupation: Physician/Psychiatrist/Writer
Pamela Elizondo (Write-in)

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