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San Francisco, San Mateo County, CA November 3, 1998 General

State Senator; District 8
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Jackie Speier 167,216 votes 79.2%

  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: Vice-President for Electronic Arts Software Co.
  • State Assemblywoman, 19th District, 1986-1996
  • San Mateo County Supervisor, 1980-1986
  • Graduate of U.C.Davis and Hastings College of Law
  • Admitted to California State Bar in 1976
Priorities:
  • Increase standards for public schools and fund them to the national average.
  • Integrate the Bay Area's multiple transportation system to reduce the crisis of congestion and provide commute alternatives to the automobile.
  • Prevent HMO interference with the doctor-patient relationship, and demand HMO accountability to the patient.
Jim R. Tomlin 43,936 votes 20.8%
  • Party: Republican
  • Occupation: Account Executive
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