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GOVERNOR.


Al Checchi, businessman - Democrat

Gray Davis, Lt. Governor - Democrat

Jane Harman
Jane Harman is also a pseudonym of the British author Terry Harknett.


Jane Lakes Harman (born June 28 1945), is a seven-term Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives, representing the 36th District of California (map).
, Member of Congress - Democrat

Pia Jensen, Cotati City Councilwoman - Democrat

Michael Palitz, Businessman - Democrat

Charles Pineda Jr., Parole Board pa`role´ board`

n. 1. A group of individuals with authority to determine whether a prisoner will be granted parole from a particular prison.
 Representative - Democrat

James D. Crawford, Businessman - Republican

Dan Lungren Daniel Edward (Dan) Lungren (born September 22, 1946), is a Republican of the United States House of Representatives representing California's 3rd congressional district (see map), located in the suburbs of Sacramento where he has served since 2005. , California Attorney General The California Attorney General is the State Attorney General of the government of the state of California in the USA. The officer's duty is to ensure that "the laws of the state are uniformly and adequately enforced" (California Constitution, Article V, Section 13.  - Republican

Dennis Peron Dennis Peron is a medical marijuana activist living in San Francisco. He grew up in the Bronx, served in the Air Force in Vietnam and moved to The Castro where he cofounded the Cannabis Buyers Club and coauthored California Proposition 215. , Medical marijuana provider - Republican

Eduardo M. Rivera, Attorney at law - Republican

Jeff Williams For the poker player, see .

For the physician, see .

For the astronaut, see .
Jeff Williams (born June 6, 1972 in Canberra) is an Australian-born, left-handed pitcher for the Hanshin Tigers baseball team.
, Senior analyst - Republican

Nathan E. Johnson, Public transit worker - American Independent

Dan Hamburg, Educator - Green

Steve W. Kubby, Publisher and Author - Libertarian

Harold H. Bloomfield, Physician/Author/Educator - Natural Law

Marsha Feinland Marsha Feinland was a third-party candidate (Peace and Freedom Party) for President of the United States in the 1996 U.S. presidential election. Her running mate was Kate McClatchy; they were only on the ballot in California and received 25,332 votes. , Teacher/Rent Commissioner - Peace and Freedom

Gloria Estela La Riva, Newspaper printer - Peace and Freedom

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR lieutenant governor
n. Abbr. Lt. Gov.
1. An elected official ranking just below the governor of a state in the United States.

2. The nonelective chief of government of a Canadian province.
 

Cruz M. Bustamante, Lawmaker - Democrat

Tony Miller, Small Businessman/Writer - Democrat

Larry K. Reed, - Democratic

Noel Irwin Lieutenant-General Noel Mackintosh Stuart Irwin (1892 – 1972) was a British soldier, who played a prominent role in the British Army after the Dunkirk evacuation, and in the Burma Campaign.  Hentschel, Businesswoman/Business Owner - Republican

Tim Leslie, Senator/Businessman - Republican

Ingrid Lundberg, Family Business Owner - Republican

Richard ``Dick'' Mountjoy, Senator/Businessman - Republican

George M. McCoy, Businessman - American Independent

Sara Amir, Environmental Scientist - Green

Thomas M. Tryon, County Supervisor/Rancher - Libertarian

Jaime Luis Gomez, Educator - Peace & Freedom

Regina Lark, Women's Studies women's studies
pl.n. (used with a sing. or pl. verb)
An academic curriculum focusing on the roles and contributions of women in fields such as literature, history, and the social sciences.
 Educator - Peace & Freedom

James J. Mangia, Children's Clinic Director - Reform

ATTORNEY GENERAL

Charles M. Calderon Charles Calderon began his second stint in the California State Assembly in 2006. He represents the 58th District which includes the cities of Montebello, Pico Rivera, Hacienda Heights Rowland Heights, South San Gabriel, South San Jose Hills, Valinda and portions of City of , Senate Majority Leader - Democrat

Bill Lockyer William Westwood "Bill" Lockyer (born May 8, 1941) is the current State Treasurer of California. Prior to this, he served as California's Attorney General and head of the Department of Justice for the U.S. state of California. , Lawmaker/Attorney - Democrat

Lynn Schenk, Attorney/Businesswoman - Democratic

Michael K. Schmier, Attorney - Democrat

Mike Capizzi, District Attorney of Orange County - Republican

Dave Stirling, Deputy Attorney General - Republican

Diane Beall Templin This article or section contains information about one or more candidates in an upcoming or ongoing election.
Content may change as the election approaches.
, Attorney - American Independent

Joseph S. Farina, Attorney - Libertarian

Robert J. Evans, Criminal Defense Lawyer - Peace & Freedom

Gary P. Kast, Criminal Defense Lawyer - Peace & Freedom

STATE TREASURER Noun 1. state treasurer - the treasurer for a state government
financial officer, treasurer - an officer charged with receiving and disbursing funds
 

Phil Angelides Philip Nicholas "Phil" Angelides (IPA: æn.dʒε.'lid.ɪs) (born June 11, 1953 in Sacramento, California), is a California politician who was California State Treasurer and the unsuccessful Democratic nominee for Governor of California in the 2006 elections. , Businessman/Financial Manager - Democrat

Mervin Evans, Author/Investment Adviser - Democrat

Albert Robles Albert T. Robles is an American politician.

Robles was formerly a mayor, councilman, treasurer, and deputy city manager for the City of South Gate, California. In 2005, he was convicted of plundering more than $20 million from the city and in November 2006 was sentenced to
, City Treasurer - Democrat

Jan Goldsmith, Legislator/Business Owner - Republican

Curt Pringle Curtis L. "Curt" Pringle (born June 27, 1959), is a politician from the U.S. state of California. Pringle, a conservative/libertarian Republican and onetime Speaker of the California State Assembly, is currently Mayor of Anaheim, California and runs his own public relations and , State Legislator/Businessman - Republican

Edmon V. Kaiser, Doctor of Chiropractic Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C. or DC) or Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine (D.C.M. or DCM) is an academic degree for chiropractic physicians. In the United States, it is considered to be a first professional degree.  - American Independent

Jon Petersen, Senior Software Engineer - Libertarian

Carlos Aguirre, Businessman - Natural Law

Jan B. Tucker, Licensed Private Investigator - Peace & Freedom

SECRETARY OF STATE

Michela Alioto, Small-Business Owner - Democrat

Bill Jones, Secretary of State - Republican

Carolyn Rae Short, Small-Business Owner - American Independent

Gail K. Lightfoot, Registered Nurse - Libertarian

Jane Ann Bialosky, Teacher - Natural Law

Israel Feuer, Political Reform Educator - Peace & Freedom

Marisa Helene Palyvos-Story, Supermarket Retail Clerk - Peace & Freedom

Valli For the Italian actress, see .
Valli (Tamil வள்ளி) is the name of prominent Hindu god Murugan's consort, according to Tamil traditions. She is depicted as a the daughter of a tribal chief.
 Sharpe-Geisler, Educator/Technology Coordinator - Reform

STATE CONTROLLER

Kathleen Connell Kathleen Connell was the California State Controller from 1995 until 2003. She is currently President of the Connell Group, an investment advisory firm located in Washington, D.C. Dr. , Controller, State of California - Democrat

Ruben Barrales Ruben Barrales was Deputy Assistant to the President of the United States and Director, Office of Intergovernmental Affairs. Note 1: Note 2: Note 7: Family , Businessman/County Supervisor - Republican

Alfred ``Al'' L. Burgess, Business Owner - American Independent

Pamela J. Pescosolido, Entrepreneur - Libertarian

Iris Adam, Business Manager - Natural Law

C.T. Weber, Analyst/Union Director - Peace & Freedom

Denise L. Jackson, Systems Analyst - Reform

STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION

Barbara Carpenter, Educational Career Consultant - Non-Partisan

Delaine Eastin Delaine Eastin is a California politician. She served as the California State Superintendent of Public Instruction from 1995 to 2003. A native Californian, Eastin received her bachelor's degree from the University of California, Davis, and her master's degree in political science , Superintendent of Public Instruction - Non-Partisan

Miles Everett, Teacher - Non-Partisan

Mark Isler, Teacher/Businessman/Commentator - Non-Partisan

Gloria Matta Tuchman, Parent/School Teacher - Non-Partisan

INSURANCE COMMISSIONER

Hal Brown Hector Harold Brown (born December 11, 1924 in Greensboro, North Carolina) is a former pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from 1951 through 1964 for the Chicago White Sox (1951-52), Boston Red Sox (1953-55), Baltimore Orioles (1955-62), New York Yankees (1962) and Houston , Marin County Supervisor - Democrat

Diane Martinez Diane Martinez is an American politician who served in the California State Assembly from 1992 until 1998. In 1998, she ran for Insurance Commissioner. She beat Hal Brown, a Marin County Supervisor and brother of current California Attorney General and former Governor Jerry Brown. , California State Lawmaker - Democrat

Chuck Quackenbush Charles "Chuck" Quackenbush (born 1954) is a Florida law enforcement officer and former California politician. He served as Insurance Commissioner of California from 1995–2000 and as a California State Assemblyman representing the 22nd District, from 1986–1994. , State Insurance Commissioner - Republican

Merton D. Short, Aviator - American Independent

Dale F. Ogden, Consultant/Actuary - Libertarian

Barbara Bourdette, Businesswoman/Educator - Natural Law

Tom Condit, Writer - Peace & Freedom

Gary R. Ramos, Private Investigator - Peace & Freedom

U.S. SENATE

Barbara Boxer Barbara Levy Boxer (born November 11, 1940) is an American politician and the current junior U.S. Senator from the State of California.

A member of the Democratic Party, Boxer was first elected to the U.S.
, U.S. Senator - Democrat

John Pinkerton See also John Pinkerton (computer designer) and John Pinkerton (politician).

John Pinkerton (February, 1758—March 10, 1826 [1]) was a British antiquarian, author, forger, numismatist, pseudo-historian, and early advocate of Germanic racial supremacy
, Father/Builder - Democrat

John M. Brown, Salesman - Republican

Linh Dao, Electronics Software Engineer - Republican

Matt Fong Matt Fong (Chinese: 鄺傑靈; pinyin: Kuàng Jiélíng) (November 20, 1953–) is a Republican political leader from California and former state treasurer. , California State Treasurer The California State Treasurer is responsible for the state's investment and finance. The post has more narrow responsibilities and authority than the California State Controller. Some of the responsibilities include issuing bonds and notes for the state.  - Republican

Darrell Issa Darrell E. Issa (pronounced Eye-suh) (born November 1 1953) is an American politician and former CEO of a consumer electronics company. Since 2001, he has been a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, representing the 49th District of , Hi-Tech Businessman - Republican

Mark Raus, Pharmacist - Republican

Frank D. Riggs, United States Congressman - Republican

H. Joseph Perrin Sr., Researcher - American Independent

Ted Brown, Insurance Adjustor - Libertarian

Brian M. Rees, Physician - Natural Law

Ophie C. Beltran, Political Union Organizer - Peace & Freedom

Timothy R. Erich, Teacher/School Principal - Reform

CONGRESS

21st District

Bill Thomas, Member of Congress - Republican

John Evans, Businessman - Reform

23rd District

Daniel ``Dan'' Gonzales, Businessman/Attorney - Democrat

Elton W. Gallegly, U.S. Representative - Republican

24th District

Brad Sherman, United States Congressman/CPA - Democrat

Joe Gelman, Newspaper Columnist/Businessman - Republican

Randy Hoffman, Businessman - Republican

William Westmiller, Small-Business Owner - Republican

Erich D. Miller, Musician/Businessman - Libertarian

Catherine Carter, Businesswoman/Writer - Natural Law

Ralph Shroyer, Teacher - Peace & Freedom

25th District

Howard ``Buck'' McKeon, U.S. Representative/Businessman - Republican

Bruce R. Acker, Small-Business Owner - Libertarian

26th District

Howard L. Berman, Member of Congress, U.S. House of Representatives - Democrat

Raul Godinez II, Mayor, City of San Fernando - Democrat

Maria Armoudian, Journalist/Entrepreneur/Teacher - Green

Juan Carlos Ros, Writer - Libertarian

David L. Cossak, Businessman - Natural Law

27th District

Barry A. Gordon, Attorney/Actor - Democrat

James E. Rogan, Member of the U.S. Congress - Republican

Bob New, Businessman - Libertarian

29th District

Henry A. Waxman, Member of Congress - Democrat

David Churchman, Professor - Republican

Mike Gottlieb, Businessman - Republican

Mike Binkley, Computer Software Engineer - Libertarian

Karen Blasdell-Wilkinson - Natural Law

30th District

Xavier Becerra, Member of Congress - Democrat

Patricia Parker, Legal Secretary - Republican

STATE SENATE

18th District

Jack O'Connell, Member, California Senate - Democrat

Gordon Klemm, Civil Engineer - Republican

Jack Ray, Computer Networking Salesman - Libertarian

20th District

Richard Alarcon, City Councilmember - Democrat

Richard Katz, Small-Businessman/Educator - Democrat

Ollie M. McCaulley, Governmental Relations Director - Republican

Linda Starr, Software Developer/Composer - Libertarian

STATE ASSEMBLY

34th District

Steven A. Figueroa, Retired Federal Employee - Democrat

Keith Olberg, Member, California State Assembly The California State Assembly is the lower house of the California State Legislature. There are 80 members to the Assembly, representing a relatively equal amount of constituencies, with each district having a population of at least 420,000 citizens.  - Republican

Jeffrey Laing, Businessman - Libertarian

35th District

Hannah-Beth Jackson, Attorney - Democrat

Al Pizano, Corporate Manager - Democrat

Alan ``Lanny'' Ebenstein, School Board Member/Educator - Republican

David Lack, Small-Businessman - Republican

Chris Mitchum, Businessman/Producer/Actor - Republican

Eric Dahl, Business Executive - Natural Law

36th District

Paula L. Calderon, Health Care Professional - Democrat

George Runner, Assembly member/Businessman/EdHucator - Republican

Gregory J. Bashem, Delivery Driver - Libertarian

37th District

Rosalind McGrath, Teacher/Farmer - Democrat

John Patrick Lane, Fraud Investigator - Republican

Jere Robings, Taxpayer Advocate - Republican

Tony Strickland, Legislative Director - Republican

Rich Sybert, Businessman - Republican

Toni P. Young, Hueneme Council Member - Republican

Michael Farris, Scientist - Reform

38th District

Tom McClintock, Member of State Assembly - Republican

39th District

Tony Cardenas, Member of the State Assembly - Democrat

Christopher ``Kit'' Maira, Film Producer - Libertarian

40th District

Bob Hertzberg, Member of the Legislature - Democrat

Eunice Deleuw, Businesswoman - Republican

Kyle Hammans, Television Production Accountant - Republican

Kelley L. Ross, College Philosophy Instructor - Libertarian

41st District

Sheila James Kuehl, Member of the State Assembly - Democrat

K. Paul Jhin, Small-Businessman/Educator - Republican

John Honigsfeld, Teacher - Peace & Freedom

42nd District

Wally Knox, Member of the State Assembly - Democrat

Kevin B. Davis, Self-Employed Businessman - Republican

Nancy Lawrence, Artist - Peace & Freedom

43rd District

Scott Wildman, State Assemblyman/Teacher - Democrat

Peter R. Repovich, Police Officer - Republican

Dave Wallis, Businessman/Broadcaster/Engineer - Republican

Daniel White, Videotape Operator - Libertarian

Marie Buren, Realtor/Talent Manager - Reform

44th District

Jack Scott, Member of the State Assembly - Democrat

Ken La Corte - Small-Business man - Republican

Shawn Waddell, - Green

Ken Saurenman, Businessman - Libertarian

Philip Corvalan, Entrepreneur - Reform

45th District

Antonio R. Villaraigosa, Member of the State Assembly - Democrat

Kitty HedrickH, Special Education Teacher - Republican

STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION In communications, techniques used to reduce distortion and compensate for signal loss (attenuation) over long distances.  

DISTRICT 2

Dean Andal, Member, State Board of Equalization - Republican

Joseph F. Micallef, Taxpayers' Advocate - Democrat

Tom Y. Santos, Tax Management Auditor - Democrat

DISTRICT 4

Gregorio Alejandro Armenta, Financial Administrator - Democrat

John Chiang, Acting Equalization Boardmember - Democrat

Gil Eisner, Retired Management Consultant - Democrat

Jose Fernandez, Educator/City Councilperson - Democrat

Craig ``Tax Freeze'' Freis, President, Taxpayers Organization - Democrat

Tyrone I. Vahedi, Senior Equalization Advisor - Democrat

Joe H. Adams, Jr., Senior Equalization Auditor - Republican

Khalil Khalil, Engineer/Financial Manager - Republican

Glenn Trujillo Bailey, Board Member, Resource Conservation District of Sta. Monica Mtns. - Green

William R. Jennings, Cost Control Analyst - Libertarian

Shirley Rachel Isaacson, School Psychologist - Peace & Freedom

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

1st District

Gloria Molina, Supervisor, County of Los Angeles - Non-Partisan

3rd District

``CJ'' Jon McDonald, Rancher/Businessman/Inventor - Non-Partisan

Casey Peters, - Non-Partisan

Shane McLoud, Teacher - Non-Partisan

Zev Yaroslavsky, Los Angeles County Supervisor - Non-Partisan

SHERIFF

Lee Baca, Chief, Sheriff's Department - Non-Partisan

Sherman Block, Sheriff, Los Angeles County - Non-Partisan

William A. ``Bill'' Baker, Retired Sheriff's Chief - Non-Partisan

Patrick L. Gomez, Sergeant, Sheriff's Department - Non-Partisan

ASSESSOR

James K. Hahn, Assessor, County of Los Angeles - Non-Partisan

D.C. (Dan) Kumaus, Deputy Assessor - Non-Partisan

John E. Hasley, Deputy Assessor - Non-Partisan

Richard Kenneth Maguire, Mortgage Brokerage Owner - Non-Partisan

JUDICIAL OFFICES

Los Angeles County Superior Court

Office No. 22

John Lynch, AtHtorney/Consultant

Alexander Williams, Superior Court judge

Office No. 38

Alban Isaac Niles, Judge

Office No. 43

Burton Bach, L.A. County Private Judge

Gary Klausner, Superior Court Judge

Office No. 51

John D. Harris, Los Angeles Municipal Court Judge

William R. ``Bill'' Torres, Superior Court Commissioner

Office No. 69

James Anthony Kaddo, Los Angeles Municipal Court Judge

Andrew S. Zucker, Attorney/Businessman

MUNICIPAL COURT

Antelope Valley Judicial District

Michael S. Duberchin, Prosecuting Civil Attorney

Larry H. Layton, Arbitrator/Dean/Professor

Steven D. Ogden, Deputy District Attorney

Joel Wallenstein, Superior Court Referee

Glendale Judicial District

Glenn W. Hoiby, Attorney At Law

Laura A. Matz, Municipal Court judge

Ventura County

SUPERIOR COURT

Office No. 1

Cathleen Drury, Family Law Attorney

Kevin J. McGee, Assistant District Attorney

Gary Windom, Lawyer/Law Professor

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

2nd District

Vince J. Curtis, Real Estate Appraiser A person selected or appointed by a competent authority or an interested party to evaluate the financial worth of property.

Appraisers are frequently appointed in probate and condemnation proceedings and are also used by banks and real estate concerns to determine the market
 

Frank Schillo, Businessman/County Supervisor

4th district

Judy Mikels, County Supervisor

Jonathan Palo, Sales Representative

ASSESSOR

James Dodd, Assessor's Tax Specialist

Dan Goodwin, Certified Property Appraiser

Des Kester, Assessor's Appraiser, L.A. County

Larry Matheney, Assistant County Counsel

Gregory A. Stratton, Mayor/Engineering Manager

Charles R. Taylor, Tax Consultant

Roy A. Villa, Real Property Appraiser

AUDITOR-CONTROLLER

Thomas D. Mahon, Ventura County Auditor-Controller

Stephen J. ``Steve'' Maulhardt, CPA/Businessman

COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER

Richard D. Dean, County Clerk and Recorder

DISTRICT ATTORNEY

Michael D. Bradbury, District Attorney

TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR

Harold S. Pittman, Treasurer-Tax Collector and Public Administrator

COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

Wayne Edmonds, Personnel Director/Educator

Charles ``Chuck'' Weis, Ventura County Superintendent of Schools
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