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Candidates in the 1998 California General Election
All candidates are listed in alphabetical order.
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The following statewide offices are in the 1998 general election:
US
Senator
Governor
Lieutenant
Governor
Secretary
of State
Controller
Treasurer
Attorney
General
Insurance
Commissioner
Superintendent
of Public Instruction
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One of two US Senators
who represent California's interest's in the Senate in
Washington, DC. Proposes and votes on new national laws.
As Senator, votes on confirming federal judges and US
Supreme Court Justices. |
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Barbara
Boxer |
Barbara Boxer |
Ophie C. Beltran, Political Union Organizer, Peace and Freedom
US Senator, Democratic
Insurance Adjuster/Investigator, Libertarian
Timothy R. Erich, Teacher/School Principal, Reform
CA Treasurer, Republican
H. Joseph Perrin Sr., Researcher, American Independent
Brian M. Rees, Physician, Natural Law
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GOVERNOR As California's chief executive officer,
oversees most state departments/agencies and appoints
judges. Proposes new laws and approves/vetoes
legislation. Prepares and submits annual state budget.
Responsible for mobilizing and directing state resources
during emergencies. |
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| Pete Wilson Republican 1/4/1991-1/3/1999 |
Gray Davis Democrat Took Office 1/4/1999 |
Harold H. Bloomfield, Physician/Author/Educator, Natural Law
CA Lieutenant Governor, Democratic
Dan Hamburg, Educator, Green
Nathan E. Johnson, Public Transit Employee, American Independent
Publisher/Author, Libertarian
Newspaper Printer, Peace and Freedom
CA
Attorney General, Republican
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Assumes office and
duties of Governor in case of impeachment, death,
resignation, removal from office, or absence from state
of the Governor. Serves as President of and presides over
the State Senate and has a tie-breaking vote. Chairs the
Economic Development Commission, is a member of the State
Lands Commission and sits on the boards of the Califronia
university systems. Serves as an ex-officio member of the
California State World Trade Commission. |
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Gray Davis |
Cruz Bustamante |
Sara Amir, Environmental Scientist, Green
Lawmaker, Democratic
Jaime Luis Gomez, Educator, Peace and Freedom
Senator/Businessman, Republican
Children's Clinic Director, Reform
George M. McCoy, Businessman, American Independent
County Supervisor/Rancher, Libertarian
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As the state's chief
elections officer, administers and enforces election laws
and keeps records of all campaign and lobbyist disclosure
statements required under the Political Reform Act. Files
official documents relating to corporations, trademarks,
the Uniform Commercial Code, notaries public, and limited
partnerships. Collects and preserves historically
valuable papes and artifacts in the California State
Archives. Serves an ex-officio member of the California
State World Trade Commission. |
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Bill Jones |
Bill Jones |
Small Business Owner, Democratic
Jane Ann Bialosky, Teacher, Natural Law
Israel Feuer, Political Reform Educator, Peace and Freedom
CA Secretary of State, Republican
Gail K. Lightfoot, Registered Nurse, Libertarian
Educator/Technology Coordinator, Reform
Carolyn Rae Short, Small Business Owner, American Independent
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CONTROLLER As chief fiscal officer, acts as the state's
accountant and bookkeeper of all public funds.
Administers the state payroll system and unclaimed
property laws. Serves on numerous boards and commissions
including the Board of Equalization and the Board of
Control. Conducts audits and reviews of state operations. |
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| Kathleen Connell Democrat 1/4/1995-1/3/1999 |
Kathleen Connell Democrat Took Office 1/4/1999 |
Iris Adam, Business Manager, Natural Law
Ruben Barrales, Businessman/County Supervisor, Republican
Alfred L. Burgess, Business Owner, American Independent
Kathleen Connell, CA Controller, Democratic
Denise L. Jackson, Systems Analyst, Reform
Pamela J. Pescolido, Entrepreneuer, Libertarian
C. T. Weber, Analyst/Union Director, Peace and Freedom
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TREASURER |
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Matt Fong |
Phil Angelides |
J. Carlos Aguirre, Businessman, Natural Law
Phil Angelides, Businessman/Financial Manager, Democratic
Edmon V. Kaiser, Chiropractic Doctor, American Independent
Jon Petersen, Senior Software Engineer, Libertarian
Curt Pringle, State Legislator/Businessman, Republican
Jan B. Tucker, Licensed Private Investigator, Peace and Freedom
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ATTORNEY GENERAL As the chief law officer, ensures that the laws of the state are uniformly and adequately emforced. Heads the Department of Justice, which is responsible for providing state legal services and support forlocal law enforcement. Acts as chief counsel in state litigation and serves as legal advisor to the Governor, Legislature, boards, commissions, and agencies. Oversees law enforcement agencies, including District Attorneys and Sheriffs. SALARY: $132,000 annually TERM OF OFFICE: 4 years |
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| Dan Lungren Republican 1/4/1991-1/3/1999 |
Bill Lockyer Democrat Took Office 1/4/1999 |
Robert J. Evans, Criminal Defense Lawyer, Peace and Freedom
Joseph S. Farina, Attorney, Libertarian
Bill Lockyer, Lawmaker/Attorney, Democratic
Dave Stirling, Deputy Attorney General, Republican
Diane Beall Templin, Attorney-at-Law, American Independent
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Oversees and directs all functions of
the Department of Insurance. Licenses, regulates, and
examines insurance companies. Answers public questions
and complaints regarding the insurance industry. Enforces
the laws of the California Insurance Code and adopts
regulations to implement the laws. |
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Chuck Quackenbush |
Chuck Quackenbush |
Barbara Bourdette, Businesswoman/Educator, Natural Law
Diane Martinez, CA State Lawmaker, Democratic
Dale F. Ogden, Consultant/Actuary, Libertarian
Chuck Quackenbush, CA Insurance Commissioner, Republican
Gary R. Ramos, Private Investigator, Peace and Freedom
Merton D. Short, Aviator, American Independent
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SUPERINTENDENT
OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION As chief spokesperson for public
schools, provides education policy and direction to local
school districts. Directs the Department of Education,
executing the policies set by the State Board of
Education. Serves as an ex-officio member of the
governing boards of the state's higher education system.
Works with the educational community to improve academic
performance. |
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Delaine Eastin |
Delaine Eastin |
CA Superintendent of Public Instruction
Parent/School Teacher
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