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unusual facts about California Republican Party



California gubernatorial election, 1990

The Republican nominee, Senator Pete Wilson, narrowly defeated the Democratic nominee, former San Francisco Mayor Dianne Feinstein, who would later go on to win Wilson's Senate seat.

California gubernatorial election, 2010

Because constitutional office holders in California are prohibited from serving more than two consecutive terms on the same office for life since 1990, incumbent Republican Arnold Schwarzenegger was ineligible to run for re-election for a third term.

California lieutenant gubernatorial election, 1998

State Assemblyman and Speaker of the Assembly Cruz Bustamante, the Democratic nominee, decisively defeated the Republican nominee, State Senator Tim Leslie, for the office previously held by incumbent Gray Davis, who chose not to seek re-election in favor of running for governor.

California lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2006

Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi, the Democratic nominee, narrowly defeated the Republican nominee, State Senator Tom McClintock, for the office previously held by Democrat Cruz Bustamante, who was term-limited and ran for Insurance Commissioner.

Eric Linder

He is a Republican representing the 60th district, encompassing far western Riverside County.

Frank Bigelow

He is a Republican representing the 5th district, encompassing Gold Country and the central Sierra Nevada.

Scott Wilk

He is a Republican representing the 38th district, encompassing Simi Valley, the northern section of the San Fernando Valley, and most of the Santa Clarita Valley.


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