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California's 12th congressional district special election, 2008 occurred on April 8, 2008. California's 12th congressional district was vacated following the death of Tom Lantos on February 11, 2008.[1] The special election was called by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to fill the vacancy for the remainder of Lantos's term ending on January 3, 2009.[2] The special election took the form of an open primary. Another election would have taken place on June 3 had no candidate recieved a majority.[3]
Democrat Jackie Speier won a majority of the votes on in the open primary and therefore won the elecion.
[edit] Candidates
The following individuals appeared in the certified list of candidates and the certified list of write-in candidates published by the California Secretary of State, and were thus eligible to receive votes in the special primary election.[4][5]
- Barry Hermanson, an equity lawyer
[edit] Democratic
[edit] Libertarian
- Kevin Peterson, a write-in candidate
[edit] Republican
[edit] Results
| California's 12th congressional district special election, 2008[7] |
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
Percentage |
|
Democratic |
Jackie Speier |
66,279 |
76.90% |
|
Republican |
Greg Conlon |
7,990 |
9.27% |
|
Democratic |
Michelle McMurry |
4,546 |
5.27% |
|
Republican |
Mike Moloney |
4,517 |
5.24% |
|
Green |
Barry Hermanson |
1,947 |
2.26% |
|
Libertarian |
Kevin Peterson (write-in) |
2 |
0.00% |
|
Republican |
Robert Brickell-Viagra (write-in) |
0 |
0.00% |
| Invalid ballots |
903 |
1.05% |
| Totals |
86,184 |
100.00% |
| Voter turnout |
25.69% |
[edit] References
- ^ Kucinich, Jackie. "Lantos dies of cancer", The Hill, 2008-02-11. Retrieved on 2008-02-26.
- ^ Governor Schwarzenegger Orders Proclamation for Special Election to Fill Vacancy in 12th Congressional District. California Secretary of State (2008-02-12). Retrieved on 2008-03-21.
- ^ Election Information for San Mateo County: Special Congressional Open Primary Election. San Mateo County Elections Office. Retrieved on 2008-03-21.
- ^ Certified List of Candidates for the Special Primary Election, Twelfth Congressional District, April 8, 2008 (PDF). California Secretary of State (2008-03-03). Retrieved on 2008-06-09.
- ^ Certified List of Write-In Candidates for the Special Primary Election, Twelfth Congressional District, April 8, 2008 (PDF). California Secretary of State (2008-03-25). Retrieved on 2008-06-09.
- ^ Wildermuth, John (2008-02-12). Speier looks to be shoo-in to replace Lantos. San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved on 2008-02-26.
- ^ Special Election Results (PDF). Secretary of State of California (2008-04-22). Retrieved on 2008-04-24.
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