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Published: 11/4/09

Democrats Keep California Congressional Seat

By  Christopher Weber - Politics Daily
Democrats Keep California Congressional Seat

Democratic Lt. Gov. John Garamendi has won a special congressional election in the 10th District of California, the San Francisco Chronicle reported Tuesday night. Garamendi had been polling well ahead -- by double digits -- of his GOP opponent, businessman and attorney David Harmer, since the start of the race. Democrats have an 18-point edge in registration in the Bay Area district, according to the Los Angeles Times. Garamendi, 64, will replace Democratic Rep. Ellen O. Tauscher, who stepped down to take a job in the Obama administration. He could be sworn in as early as Thursday ...

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Published: 11/3/09

Democrats Confident They'll Keep California Congressional Seat

By  Christopher Weber - Politics Daily
Democrats Confident They'll Keep California Congressional Seat

Voters are at the polls in California's Bay Area, where a special election will determine the successor to Democratic Rep. Ellen O. Tauscher, who stepped down to take a job in the Obama administration. Democratic Lt. Gov. John Garamendi has led his GOP opponent, businessman David Harmer, from the start and is expected to win by double digits. Democrats have an 18-point edge in registration in the district, according to the Los Angeles Times. Garamendi, 64, is a former state insurance commissioner and lawmaker who has been active in California politics for three decades. Harmer, 47, is an ...

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