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Alameda, Contra Costa, San Joaquin, Santa Clara Counties, CA November 4, 2008 Election
United States Representative; District 11 Voter Information

Results as of Nov 26 1:08pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (649/649)
Candidates (Vote for 1)
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Jerry McNerney 163,546 votes 55.3%

  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: Congressman/Engineer
Dean Andal Click here for more information about this candidate 132,347 votes 44.7%
  • Party: Republican
  • Occupation: Businessman/School Trustee
  • California Assemblyman (1991-94)
  • California Board of Equalization (1995-2002)
  • President, Greater Yosemite Council, Boy Scouts
  • San Joaquin County Board of Education (1990)
  • U.S. Advisory Commission on Electronic Commerce
  • San Joaquin County Child Abuse Prevention Council Board
Priorities:
  • Make America Safer - Stronger National Security
  • Economic Growth
  • Higher Ethical Standards
David Christensen (Write-in) Click here for more information about this candidate
  • Occupation: Engineer, Apprentice Electrician
Priorities:
  • Restore Federal constitutional republic intended by Founding Fathers
  • Restore fair marketplace economy intended by Founding Fathers
  • Reform elections to provide voters with more candidates; eliminate political monopoly by major parties

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 has asked all candidates for this office to respond to 3 questions on Climate Change, Health Coverage, and Immigration.

Official Information

Calif. Legislature

U.S. House of Representatives Campaign Finance Data

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Nonpartisan Information

Project Vote-Smart

  • About the Candidates - Browse the page to find the line(s) for US House 11. Then find Biography, Campaign Finances, Issue Positions (NPAT), Special Interest Groups, and Voting Record where available.
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  • Key Votes in Congress - Enter your zip and see how your U.S. Senators and Congressional Representative voted on many key issues
Events

KTVU Video: Meet the Candidates

News and Analysis

Tri Valley Herald

Sparks fly in congressional debate in Tracy
10/13/08

Andal, McNerney spar over federal pork
10/17/08

McNerney slams rival on women's issues
10/18/08

Candidates push energy, drilling issues
10/28/08

Congressional Candidates battle to the wire
11/1/08

Valley Times

GOP Candidate's role in college woes explored
10/28/08

Mailers focusing on Andal misleading
10/28/08
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