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November 3, 2009

Special Election

Special Election to fill the vacancy resulting from the resignation of Congresswoman Ellen O. Tauscher (CD-10). Tauscher resigned after being appointed as the U.S. Undersecretary of State for Arms Control and International Security.

CD-10
Jeremy Cloward	Green	1.8%	Loss
Jerome "Jerry" Denham	American Independent	1.2%	Loss
John Garamendi	Democratic	52.8%	Win
David Harmer	Republican	42.8%	Loss
Mary C. McIlroy	Peace and Freedom	1.3%	Loss