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Mike M. Honda
 
159,392 votes
73.5%
- Party: Democratic
 - Occupation: Member of Congress
 - High School Teacher and Principal
 - Member of the San Jose Planning Commission
 - Member of the San Jose Unified School Board
 - Member of the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors
 - Member of the California State Assembly
 - Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
 - campaign@mikehonda.com
  
Priorities:
- Job Creation, Economy
 - Education
 - Civil & Human Rights
  
Evelyn Li
 
57,336 votes
26.5%
Priorities:
- Change tax laws to help boost the economy
 - Cut unnecessary spending in healthcare to improve overall quality
 - Bring back the values our Founding Fathers held dear
  
  
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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.
 
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Events
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- 17th Congressional District, Interview, Thursday, Sept. 27, 8:15 pm, Ohlone College, Main Campus, Room 7101,
43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont
  
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