This is an archive of a past election.
See http://www.smartvoter.org/ca/state/ for current information.
LWV League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
Smart Voter logo
State of California (Butte, Colusa, Glenn, Shasta, Siskiyou, Sutter, Tehama, Trinity, Yolo, Yuba Counties) November 4, 2008 Election
United States Representative; District 2 Voter Information

Results as of Nov 26 1:08pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (602/602)
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.

Wally Herger Click here for more information about this candidate 145,194 votes 57.9%

  • Party: Republican
  • Occupation: Congressman/Rancher/Businessman
  • A.A. American River College
  • Ca. State Assembly 1980-1986
  • Married, Wife Pamela, 9Children 8 Living
  • U.S. Representative 1987-Present
Priorities:
  • National Defense/Homeland Security-Fighting the War on Terror and keeping the homeland secure
  • Continued economic growth in Northern California
  • Immigration Reform-We must secure our border and rein-in illegal immigration while also providing for a legal temporary worker program
Jeff Morris Click here for more information about this candidate 105,990 votes 42.1%
  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: Trinity County Supervisor
  • Businessman / Entrepreneur
Priorities:
  • Economy - Focus on "Green Collar" jobs, Sustainable Forestry & Agriculture, Expand Rural High Speed Internet Backbone & Capacity
  • Education - Rework and/or repeal No Child Left Behind to attain realistic measurements for rural education that enhance opportunities for all students
  • Health Care - Health Care For All should be our rallying cry while we move towards that system on a regional level

Basic candidate data supplied by the Secretary of State. Order of candidates is random and changes daily.
  Official Information

Calif. Legislature

U.S. House of Representatives Campaign Finance Data

Opensecrets.org

Nonpartisan Information

Project Vote-Smart

  • About the Candidates - Browse the page to find the line(s) for US House 2. Then find Biography, Campaign Finances, Issue Positions (NPAT), Special Interest Groups, and Voting Record where available.
Capitol Advantage (Yahoo News)
  • Key Votes in Congress - Enter your zip and see how your U.S. Senators and Congressional Representative voted on many key issues
Events

Candidate Forums

  • Date: Thurs., Oct 9, 2008
    Time: 7 - 9 PM
    Place: Chico City Council Chambers, 421 Main Street, Chico
    Panel: Chico Enterprise-Record ; Chico News & Review; KCHO
    Sponsor: League of Women Voters of Butte County
Video of Candidate Forum News and Analysis

Chico Enterprise Record

General Links

Election Archives

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.

Home (Ballot Lookup) || Election Links || About Smart Voter || Feedback


Created: January 24, 2009 10:43 PST
Smart Voter   <http://www.smartvoter.org/>
Copyright © League of Women Voters of California Education Fund   http://ca.lwv.org
The League of Women Voters neither supports nor opposes candidates for public office or political parties.