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Before Tauscher's resignation, the candidate field began to form. |
Before Tauscher's resignation, the candidate field began to form. [[California State Assembly|State Assemblyman]] [[Tom Torlakson]], a former State Senator, will not run, instead continuing to run for [[California Superintendent of Public Instruction|State Superintendent of Public Instruction]] in 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tomtorlakson.com/node/213|title=Tom Torlakson Endorses State Senator Mark DeSaulnier for Congress|publisher=[[Tom Torlakson]] for [[California Superintendent of Public Instruction|Superintendent of Public Instruction]] 2010|date=[[2009-03-19]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.contracostatimes.com/ci_11952435|title=Torlakson endorses DeSaulnier to replace Tauscher|date=[[2009-03-19]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://thehill.com/campaign-2008/politicians-waiting-for-the-go-ahead-from-tauscher-to-campaign-for-seat-2009-03-23.html|title=Politicians waiting for the go-ahead from Tauscher to campaign for seat|publisher=''[[The Hill]]''|date=[[2009-03-23]]}}</ref> [[California State Senate|State Senator]] [[Mark DeSaulnier]] and Assemblywoman [[Joan Buchanan]] have expressed interest.<ref name=cq0319>{{cite news|url=http://blogs.cqpolitics.com/eyeon2010/2009/03/candidates-emerge-in-tauschers.html|title=Candidate Field Forms in Tauscher's California District|work=CQpolitics.com|publisher=[[Congressional Quarterly]]|author=Rachel Kapochunas|date=March 19, 2009}}</ref> [[Adriel Hampton]], a [[Government 2.0]] blogger, announced his candidacy via [[Twitter]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://blogs.cqpolitics.com/eyeon2010/2009/03/californian-announces-10th-dis.html|title=Californian Announces 10th District Candidacy Via Twitter|author=Rachel Kapochunas|work=CQPolitics.com|publisher=[[Congressional Quarterly]]|date=March 23, 2009}}</ref> |
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For the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republicans]], [[San Ramon, California|San Ramon]] [[Mayor]] [[H. Abram Wilson]] is considered a possible candidate.<ref name=cq0319/> According to a Republican strategist, three well-funded Republicans have contacted him about their interest in the race, though he declined to give names.<ref name=cq0319/> |
For the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republicans]], [[San Ramon, California|San Ramon]] [[Mayor]] [[H. Abram Wilson]] is considered a possible candidate.<ref name=cq0319/> According to a Republican strategist, three well-funded Republicans have contacted him about their interest in the race, though he declined to give names.<ref name=cq0319/> |
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California's 10th congressional district special election, 2009 will occur to fill the vacancy in California's 10th congressional district if Ellen Tauscher resigns her seat.
On March 18, 2009, Democratic United States House of Representatives Representative Tauscher announced that she had accepted the position of Undersecretary of State for Arms Control and International Security.[1] If she is confirmed by the United States Senate, she will have to resign her seat in the House, necessitating a special election to fill her vacancy.[2]
Procedures for special election
Following the same procedures as the 32nd district special election caused by the resignation of Hilda Solis to become United States Secretary of Labor, the Governor of California will have 14 days to call a special election following Tauscher's resignation, which will then be required to occur within 112 to 126 days. The special election will consist of an open primary among candidates of all political parties; if one candidate wins a majority of the votes, he or she wins with no further action.[3] If not, there is a general election between the candidates with the most votes for each party. Such a general election would take place eight weeks after the open primary.
Candidates
Before Tauscher's resignation, the candidate field began to form. State Assemblyman Tom Torlakson, a former State Senator, will not run, instead continuing to run for State Superintendent of Public Instruction in 2010.[4][5][6] State Senator Mark DeSaulnier and Assemblywoman Joan Buchanan have expressed interest.[7] Adriel Hampton, a Government 2.0 blogger, announced his candidacy via Twitter.[8]
For the Republicans, San Ramon Mayor H. Abram Wilson is considered a possible candidate.[7] According to a Republican strategist, three well-funded Republicans have contacted him about their interest in the race, though he declined to give names.[7]
References
- ^ http://www.mercurynews.com/breakingnews/ci_11942936
- ^ http://www.sacbee.com/static/weblogs/capitolalertlatest/020826.html
- ^ Soraghan, Mike (December 21, 2008). "Crowded race for Solis' seat looms". The Hill. Retrieved 2008-12-24.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Tom Torlakson Endorses State Senator Mark DeSaulnier for Congress". Tom Torlakson for Superintendent of Public Instruction 2010. 2009-03-19.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Torlakson endorses DeSaulnier to replace Tauscher". 2009-03-19.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Politicians waiting for the go-ahead from Tauscher to campaign for seat". The Hill. 2009-03-23.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ a b c Rachel Kapochunas (March 19, 2009). "Candidate Field Forms in Tauscher's California District". CQpolitics.com. Congressional Quarterly.
- ^ Rachel Kapochunas (March 23, 2009). "Californian Announces 10th District Candidacy Via Twitter". CQPolitics.com. Congressional Quarterly.
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