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Tom Torlakson
197,683 votes
54.5%
- Party: Democratic
- Occupation: State Assemblyman/Educator
- Assembly Member since 1996
- Contra Costa County Supervisor for 16 years
- Teacher for 10 years and Cross-Country Coach for 25 years
- Chair of the Assembly Transportation Committee
- Chair of the Select Committee on Jobs Housing Balance
- Co-Chair of the Local Government Caucus
Priorities:
- Reducing gun violence
- Improving our schools
- Decreasing traffic congestion
Dick Rainey
156,107 votes
43%
- Party: Republican
- Occupation: State Senator
- Elected to CA State Senate, 1996
- State Assemblyman, 1992-96
- Sheriff of Contra Costa County, 1978-92
- Deputy Sheriff, 1964-1978
Priorities:
- Education
- Crime
- Transportation
Mark Billings
9,334 votes
2.5%
- Party: Natural Law
- Occupation: Business Manager/Teacher
- Crime Research Assistant -- 1993
- Stress Management & Human Potential Development Instructor -- 23 years
- Small Business Manager -- 14 years
- Local Resident -- 16 years
- California Native
- Married 20 years to naturalized citizen, 1 daughter
Priorities:
- Reduce Violent Crime by 20% -- Guaranteed
- Implement Criminal and Drug Abuse Rehabilitation that WORKS
- Use the savings to build up our Educational System -- Tuition FREE College
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