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Alameda County, CA June 5, 2012 Election
Member, Democratic Party County Central Committee; County of Alameda; Assembly District 18 Voter Information

This contest will only appear on Democratic party ballots.

Results as of Jul 12 3:12pm, 100.00% of Precincts Reporting (291/291)
(503 Total Other Write-In Votes 0.23%)
Candidates (Vote for 10)
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Ignacio De La Fuente 17631 votes 7.94%

  • Occupation: Oakland Councilmember
Margarita Lacabe Click here for more information about this candidate 16830 votes 7.58%
  • Occupation: Human Rights Researcher
  • Founder Derechos Human Rights
  • Founding Member San Leandro Community Action Network
  • Blogger at San Leandro Talk
  • BA on Egyptian Archaeology from UC Berkeley
  • JD UC Hastings
Priorities:
  • Assure the party maintains a commitment to human rights and civil liberties.
  • Work to open up the party to newcomers
  • Encourage the participation in party politics from progressive activists.
Linda Perry Click here for more information about this candidate 16488 votes 7.42%
  • Occupation: Incumbent
  • Treasurer, Alameda County Democratic Party
  • San Leandro City Council Member 1988-1996
  • San Leandro Unified School Board Trustee, 1996-2008
  • Phone Bank Coordinator and Board Member, Eden Area United Democratic Campaign
  • Member, California Democratic Party State Central Committee
  • Past Vice President and Secretary, Alameda County Democratic Central Committee
Priorities:
  • Electing progressive Democrats to all levels of government
  • Mentoring, training and outreaching to potential Democratic candidates
  • Encouraging individual grassroots participation and clubs to build a strong local Democratic Party organization
Pamela A. Drake Click here for more information about this candidate 16083 votes 7.24%
  • Occupation: Small Business Representative
  • Educational activist- teacher, middle school and Adult Ed
  • Democratic activist and Democratic club leader
  • Blogger on Oakland and beyond issues
  • Neighborhood retail promoter
  • Union activist
  • Board member- public radio and youth organizations
Priorities:
  • Promoting policies that bring more sustainable jobs to Alameda County
  • Keeping education at the forefront of Democratic activism
  • Involving local Democrats with the party platform and issues that impact all of us.
Diana Prola Click here for more information about this candidate 15346 votes 6.91%
  • Occupation: Retired Teacher
  • San Leandro School Board Trustee
  • Current Central Committee Member
  • Delegate to CA State Democratic convention
Priorities:
  • Reelect Obama as President
  • Fix funding stream for public schools
  • Elect strong Democratic majority to CA Legislature
Robin Torello Click here for more information about this candidate 15026 votes 6.76%
  • Occupation: Incumbent
  • Chairperson of the Alameda County Democratic Party
  • Executive Board Member, California Democratic Party
  • Chairperson, Eden Area United Democratic Campaign
Priorities:
  • Electing Democrats to all levels of government
  • Building a strong Party organization now and for the future
  • Encouraging a grassroots participation through more active Democratic clubs
Jim Oddie Click here for more information about this candidate 14462 votes 6.51%
  • Occupation: Consumer Attorney
  • Co-President, City of Alameda Democratic Club
  • Chair, Alameda City United Democratic Campaign
  • Chair, City of Alameda Open Government Commission
Priorities:
  • Electing Progressive Democrats to all levels
  • Building the party through grass roots
  • Building stronger Democratic clubs in the county
Mario Juarez Click here for more information about this candidate 13387 votes 6.03%
  • Occupation: Central Committee Member
  • Small Business Owner & Oakland Community Fund Board member
  • Sierra Club Northern Alameda County Group Executive Board Member
  • Founding Member Oakland Latino Merchants Assn.
  • Oakland Parks & Recreation Commission former member
  • Oakland Budget Advisory Commission former member
  • City of Oakland Workforce Investment Board former member
Priorities:
  • Greater Party involvement of youth, people of color & LGBT people
  • Increased visibility and viability of our County Party with all local voters
  • Election of committed and well prepared Democrats to all levels of elected office
Howard Egerman Click here for more information about this candidate 12565 votes 5.66%
  • Occupation: Union Safety Representative
  • Executive Board member of the Alameda County Central Labor Council
  • Member of the Alameda County Democratic Central Committee since 1994
  • President of the Oakland East Bay Club
Priorities:
  • Electing Democrats to all levels of government
  • Building a strong Party organization now and for the future
  • Encouraging a grassroots participation through more active Democratic clubs
Corina N. Lopez Click here for more information about this candidate 12243 votes 5.51%
  • Occupation: Business Owner
  • Former Human Services Commissioner
  • San Leandro Community Leader
  • Best Manor Neighborhood Association President
Priorities:
  • Elect Democrats to all levels of government
  • Build a strong Party organization now and for the future
  • Encourage grassroots participation through more active Democratic clubs
Helena B Straughter Click here for more information about this candidate 10752 votes 4.84%
  • Occupation: Real Estate Broker
  • Democratic Delegate- AD-18
  • Associate Memeber of Central Committee
  • Democratic Finance Committee
  • Alameda County Consumer Affairs Commissioners Board
  • Merritt College Technology & Business Trade Advisory Committee
  • Member of the Black Women Media Project
Priorities:
  • I Organize Delegate Meet & Greet training to educate
  • Incorporating communites and group meetings
  • Increase visibility and unity
Winnie Anderson 10589 votes 4.77%
  • Occupation: Small Business Owner
Sandra J. Johnson Click here for more information about this candidate 9191 votes 4.14%
  • Occupation: Retired Personnel Officer
  • Alameda County Aging Board Executive Committee
  • Alameda County Transportation Commission
  • West Oakland Senior Center Advisory Council Chairperson
  • Alameda County/Oakland Community Action Partnership Board Secretary
  • Alameda County Public Authority for IHSS Secretary
  • John George Democratic Club Membership Chair
Priorities:
  • Increase Voter Registration with emphasis on young adults, seniors and formerly incarcerated men and women
  • Support fair and honest elections
  • Educate young adult voters on the democratic process
Mónica Tell 8522 votes 3.84%
  • Occupation: Community Relations Manager
Bernard Ashcraft 7883 votes 3.55%
  • Occupation: Workforce Development Consultant
Michael Katz Click here for more information about this candidate 7596 votes 3.42%
  • Occupation: Computer Security Consultant/School Board Member
  • Elected to San Leandro School Board in 2006
  • Founding member of San Leandro Community Action Network
Priorities:
  • Elect and support progressive Democrats that champion human rights and civil liberties
  • Support the best candidates for office - not just incumbents
  • Encourage greater participation in the Democratic process
Claudia Burgos 6774 votes 3.05%
  • Occupation: Legislative Analyst
Monique Rivera 5848 votes 2.63%
  • Occupation: Business Manager
Joe Macaluso 4459 votes 2.01%
  • Occupation: Central Committee Member

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