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Los Angeles County, CA November 4, 2008 Election
United States Representative; District 39 Voter Information

Results as of Nov 26 1:08pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (311/311)
Candidates (Vote for 1)
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Linda Sanchez 123,313 votes 69.7%

  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: United States Representative
Diane A. Lenning Click here for more information about this candidate 53,793 votes 30.3%
  • Party: Republican
  • Occupation: Retired Educator/Businessowner
  • Teacher, counselor, soccer coach in the district over 20 years
  • MA: Secondary Education, CSULB. BA: Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Various Credentials/Resource, Administration: CSUF
  • Former Chair Republican Educators Caucus, National Education Association
  • VPresident Heron Pointe Maintenance Corporation Board
  • President American Asian Youth Fdtn, HB 3/1 Marine Fdtn founding Board Member
  • MEDAL of FREEDOM AWARD Recipient 2004 US Republican Senate
Priorities:
  • ECONOMY: Every family deserves Lower Taxes to grow the economy, growing more jobs & small businesses; giving More money to families to spend
  • EDUCATION: Every child deserves a Quality Education, safe schools, expert teachers, quality curriculum, and diagnostic assessments & tutoring
  • ENVIRONMENT- ENERGY INDEPENDENCE: Develop all Energy Resources; Clean Water, Air, more efficient use of Energy provides "improved quality of life."

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  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.

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Project Vote-Smart

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