League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
	California State Government June 5, 2012 Election
	United States Senator Voter Information A runoff will be held on 11/6/2012 between the top 2 candidates who received the most votes. The runoff will be held even if one candidate receives a majority of votes in this election.

Results as of Jul 16 4:38am, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (21993/21993)

Candidates (Vote for 1) Click on highlighted name for additional information supplied by candidate. Contact non-highlighted candidates and encourage them to provide information for voters. Dianne Feinstein 2,392,822 votes 49.3% Party: Democratic Occupation: United States Senator Elizabeth Emken 613,613 votes 12.6% Party: Republican Occupation: Businesswoman/Nonprofit Executive elizabeth@emken2012.com Dan Hughes 323,840 votes 6.7% Party: Republican Occupation: Small Business Owner CEO Coast Environmental MBA Pepperdine University BA Manufacturing Systems Engineering info@danhughes2012.org Priorities: Reforming our tax code so america can prosper. 9-9-9 Repeal Obamacare and increase access to make healthcare more affordable An end to the career politician Rick Williams 157,946 votes 3.3% Party: Republican Occupation: Business Attorney B.A. Degree in Business Finance; UCLA Law School, J.D. Board of Editors of the UCLA Law Review Adjunct Professor of Law at Pepperdine Law School (1998-2002); author of two legal books; Board of Trustees of Pacific Legal Foundation (1997-2002) Numerous leadership positions in the American Bar Association Litigation Section; Speaker and author at dozens of legal seminars and conferences rickwilliamsforsenate@aol.com Priorities: Cut $1 trillion of federal spending (in my first year in office) End our Federal Reserve System Establish a system of free market/sound money; take back control of our national finances and monetary system Orly Taitz 154,781 votes 3.2% Party: Republican Occupation: Doctor/Attorney/Businesswoman dr_taitz@yahoo.com Dennis Jackson 137,120 votes 2.8% Party: Republican Occupation: Aerospace General Manager jacksonussenate@gmail.com Greg Conlon 135,421 votes 2.8% Party: Republican Occupation: Businessman/CPA Former President California Public Utilities Commission Former Commissioner California Transportation Commission Former U. S. Air Force Pilot Business Degree University of Utah Executive Education Program Haas School of Business UC Berkeley Law Degree- University of San Francisco gregconlonforsenate@yahoo.com Priorities: Create jobs with tax incentives Balance the budget without increasing taxes--reform heath care, Medicare and Social Secuity Solve the housing crisis with creative refinancing of existing loans Al Ramirez 109,399 votes 2.3% Party: Republican Occupation: Businessman 2012@alramirez.com Gail K. (Lightfoot) Lightfoot 101,648 votes 2.1% Party: Libertarian Occupation: Retired Nurse Diploma in Nursing Public Health Nurse Certificate ICU-CCU,ER, MICU, IV Certified Early Childhood Education academics sosvotelp@aol.com Priorities: Educational Freedom Ecomonic Freedom Personal Freedom Diane Stewart 97,782 votes 2.0% Party: Democratic Occupation: Businesswoman/Finance Manager Studied Political Science at UCLA Stewart Bookkeeping - Owner/Finance Mgr 2004 - Present IP Unity - Senior Accountant - 2000 - 2002 Oakland Ice Center - Finance Manager - 1996 - 1999 International Union of Security Officers- Finance Manager - 1994 - 1996 diane@dianestewart4us.org Priorities: Revitalize Education Rebuild Our Economy / Restore Funding to Our States and Cities Decriminalize Marijuana Mike S. Strimling 97,024 votes 2.0% Party: Democratic Occupation: Consumer Rights Attorney UC BERKELEY Law Degree Boalt Hall, Uof Chicago (Dean's Honor List), U.C. SANTA CRUZ (B.A. honors) only candidate from UC; LA public schools PROGRESSIVE Judge Pro Tem Arbitrator Mediator, complex litigation for individuals, public agencies, companies, homeowner associations & union members. STAFF ATTORNEY FOR APPELLATE & TRIAL COURTS for 5 Years, handling broad variety of civil and criminal matters. U.S.PEACE CORPS Legal Advisor;State Bar Committee on Administration of Justice; San Francisco and Alameda Bar commendations for pro bono work for poor LAW PRACTICE in Superor Courts in 12 California Counties, Federal Courts, US Court of Claims in Washington DC, Courts of Appeal A TRAINED LAWYER who knows class actions, environmental, condemnation, construction, injury, financial, family, probate & civil rights laws ms@taxtherich2012.org Priorities: TAXING THE RICH - return to tax rates on millionaires paid in Eisenhower-Kennedy era, 5 times higher than today -to cure the debt and support Medicare A WEALTH TAX ON THE TOP 1% - all properties and portfolios over $3 million should be taxed until the debt is erased and Social Security funded UNIVERSAL HEALTHCARE, EDUCATION, WORKERS RIGHTS. AGAINST FUTILE WAR AND WIRETAPS. Support transit, the environment, privacy, childcare, eldercare. David Alex Levitt 76,482 votes 1.6% Party: Democratic Occupation: Computer Scientist/Engineer doctorate from MIT in Artificial Intelligence Yale BS in Engineering president of 3 innovative software firms co-founder, Be Your Government Mac software product award winner 2 granted US patents david@levitt2012.org Priorities: end the Afghanistan war end prohibition of marijuana, especially medical cannabis Medicare for All: single-payer not-for-profit universal care Oscar Alejandro Braun 75,842 votes 1.6% Party: Republican Occupation: Businessman/Rancher WaterForFighting@gmail.com Marsha Feinland 57,720 votes 1.2% Party: Peace and Freedom Occupation: Retired Teacher Berkeley Rent Board Commissioner, 1994-1998 California Teachers' Association Who Award, 2002 Executive Committee Member, Peace and Freedom Party feinlandforsenate@gmail.com Priorities: An end to all foreign military occupations and cessation of production and research related to weapons of mass destruction A free national health care program that treats everyone without insurance company profit and red tape Legislation that provides greatly increased environmental protection and restoration and ensures workplace safety Robert Lauten 56,524 votes 1.2% Party: Republican Viet Nam veteran retired info@robertlautenforussenate2012.com Priorities: Reinstate the Glass-Steagall Act 1933-1999 cosponsor HR 1489 Reestablish the Hamilatonian Credit System - end central banking Start the 1960's North American Water and Power Alliance, NAWAPA Colleen Shea Fernald 51,623 votes 1.1% Party: Democratic Occupation: Mother/Consultant/Artist cfernald@sonic.net Priorities: Ending unconstitutional war Investing in America's economy, infrastructure & emergency preparedness Eleminating our toxic ways of: living, working, energy production and national security Donald Krampe 39,035 votes 0.8% Party: Republican Occupation: Retired Administration Director krampeforsenate@gmail.com Don J. Grundmann 33,037 votes 0.7% Party: American Independent Occupation: Doctor of Chiropractic stoptheirs@hotmail.com Dirk Allen Konopik 29,997 votes 0.6% Party: Republican Occupation: MBA Student Devout Evangelical Christian Former Congressional Aide U.S. Nuclear Submarine Veteran (Non-Commissioned Officer) - Deployed to the Persian Gulf in January 2002 after the 9/11 attacks Former Path of Life Ministries Family Shelter Workforce Development Volunteer MBA (Global Business Emphasis) - University of Redlands School of Business (August 2012) B.A. (Intercultural Studies), Minor: Bible - Biola University, 2009 Campaign@KonopikforCA2012.com Priorities: Ban Abortion and, thus, save the lives of countless defenseless Americans. Strengthen the economy by reducing burdensome regulations, promoting job creation, and drastically cutting federal spending. Immediately address immigration reform in a compassionate and rational manner. John Boruff 29,357 votes 0.6% Party: Republican Occupation: Businessman President First Night Escondido Former Reserve Police Officer with Carlsbad, CA Police Department Past Church Council President Former Scout Master with two Eagle Scout sons and another having served witht the NationalGuard melcalvert@johnboruff.com Priorities: More State's Rights - Less Federal Government Intervention Balanced Budget Through Tax Reform Energy Independence Nak Shah 27,203 votes 0.6% Party: Democratic Occupation: Environmental Health Consultant Federal,State,Local Government and Private Sector Experience at Various Positions Expert in Federal Budget Priorites and Management Expert in Federal Government Management Candidate Secretary of Agriculture USA Former Candidate Secretary Of Education USA Former Candidate for Senior Advisor to President nickshah34@yahoo.com Priorities: Stimulate the American Economy where All Americans Have good jobs and bring the unemployment rate down near to zero percent. Decrease Taxes for All Americans especially for Middle Class(Majority of Americans) Do What All Americans expect me to do so they can live happily , I beleive goverment is for the people ,by the people and in the interest of people Rogelio T. Gloria 22,529 votes 0.5% Party: Republican Occupation: Graduate Student/Businessman r.gloria40@gmail.com Nachum Shifren 21,762 votes 0.4% Party: Republican Occupation: Educator/Author/Businessman 25 years of experience and presently teaching in Los Angeles Unified School District rabbi.shifren@gmail.com Priorities: securing the lives and property of American citizens defending America's borders, its language, and culture ensuring energy independence Kabiruddin Karim Ali 12,269 votes 0.3% Party: Peace and Freedom Occupation: Businessman B.A in Business Administration Social Worker for Spanish, Asian and African Americans communities Campaign Manager; Gubernatorial Candidate for 2010 Minister (Mukhya) of Ismailia Jamat Khana ( Muslim Church ) Speakes; Spanish, Hindi, Gujratee, Arabic and Urdu. A Specialized Marketing Training for two years full time info@peacenfreedom.org Priorities: Jobs Education Health Linda R. Price (Write-in) Party: Republican Basic candidate data supplied by the Secretary of State. Order of candidates is random and changes daily.

Candidates Answer Questions The League of Women Voters of California Education Fund has asked all candidates for this office to respond to 5 questions on Economy, Budget, Energy, Health care, and Campaign financing. Official Information Job Description One of two Senators who represent California's interests in United States Senate. Proposes and votes on new national laws. Votes on confirming federal judges, U.S. Supreme Court Justices, and many high-level presidential appointments to civilian and military positions. Secretary of State Candidate Statements - published in the Voter Information Guide Official Website United States Senate Campaign Finance Data Contributions and Spending Summary for California Senate Race - compiled by Center for Responsive Politics, with additional info on major contributors, PACs, other data. This election is archived. Any links to sources outside of Smart Voter may no longer be active. No further links will be added to this page. Links to sources outside of Smart Voter are provided for information only and do not imply endorsement.

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