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June 8, 2010

Special Election

Special Election to fill the vacancies created by the resignations of State Senator John Benoit (SD-37) and Assemblyman Paul Krekorian (AD-43). Benoit resigned after being appointed to the Riverside County Board of Supervisors. Krekorian resigned after being elected to the Los Angeles City Council.

SD-37
Justin Blake Democratic 30.9% Loss
Bill Emmerson Republican 58.4% Win
Matt Monica American Independent 10.7% Loss
 
AD-43
Mike Gatto Democratic 58.5% Win
Sunder Ramani Republican 41.5% Loss