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June 3, 2008

Recall Election

Special Election for the Recall of State Senator Jeff Denham (SD-12).

A total of 85,535 Californians voted in this election.

Shall Jeff Denham be recalled (removed) from the Office of State Senator, District 12?
YES: 20,043 (24.6%)
NO: 61,309 (75.4%)

SD-12
Simon Salinas	Democratic	100%	Loss