2010 Christian Voter Guide Results for other counties
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On the state Courts of Appeal, you vote “yes” or “no.” If a majority says “no,” they are out of the office and the Governor must select a new judge.
Alameda County
State Senator; District 10
- Ellen Corbett, Democratic
- Ivan Chou, American Independent
- Rob Maffit, Republican
Member of the State Assembly; District 14
- Nancy Skinner, Democratic
- Ryan Hatcher, Republican
Member of the State Assembly; District 15
- Abram Wilson, Republican
- Joan Buchanan, Democratic
Member of the State Assembly; District 16
- James Faison, Republican
- Lisa Ringer, Libertarian
- Sandré Swanson, Democratic
Member of the State Assembly; District 18
- Mary Hayashi, Democratic
- Michael Havig, Republican
 
Member of the State Assembly; District 20
- Adnan Shahab, Republican
- Bob Wieckowski, Democratic
Superior Court Judge; County of Alameda; Seat 9
- John Creighton
- Victoria S. Kolakowski
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 1, Division 1
- Kathleen Banke (Recommend—Rating average: 7)

- Robert Dondero (Recommend—Rating average: 8)

Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 1, Division 2
- James Lambden (Do Not Recommend—Rating average: 5)
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 1, Division 3
- Martin Jenkins (Recommend—Rating average: 6)

- Peter Siggins (Do Not Recommend—Rating average: 4)
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 1, Division 4
- Timothy Reardon (Recommend—Rating average: 8)

Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 1, Division 5
- Henry Needham, Jr. (Recommend—Rating average: 8)

- Terence Bruiniers (Recommend—Rating average: 7)

Alpine County
State Senator; District 1
- Barbara Alby, Republican
   
- Ken Cooley, Democratic
- Roger Niello, Republican
- Ted Gaines, Republican
Member of the State Assembly; District 4
- Daniel Frederick, Peace and Freedom
- Dennis Campanale, Democratic
- Ted Gaines, Republican
Amador County
State Senator; District 1
- Barbara Alby, Republican
   
- Ken Cooley, Democratic
- Roger Niello, Republican
- Ted Gaines, Republican
Member of the State Assembly; District 10
- Albert Troyer, Peace and Freedom
- Alyson Huber, Democratic
- Jack Sieglock, Republican
- Janice Bonser, Libertarian
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 3
- George Nicholson (Recommend—Rating average: 9)

- Harry Hull, Jr. (Do Not Recommend—Rating average: 6)
- M. Kathleen Butz (Recommend—Rating average: 8)

Butte County
State Senator; District 4
- Doug La Malfa, Republican
  
- Lathe Gill, Democratic
Member of the State Assembly; District 2
- Jim Nielsen, Republican
 
Member of the State Assembly; District 3
- Dan Logue, Republican
- Gary Bryant, Libertarian
- Michael Harrington, Democratic
United States Representative; District 2
- Mark A. Jensen (Write-in)
- Wally Herger, Republican
  
- Jim Reed, Democratic
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 3
- George Nicholson (Recommend—Rating average: 9)

- Harry Hull, Jr. (Do Not Recommend—Rating average: 6)
- M. Kathleen Butz (Recommend—Rating average: 8)

Calaveras County
State Senator; District 1
- Barbara Alby, Republican
   
- Ken Cooley, Democratic
- Roger Niello, Republican
- Ted Gaines, Republican
Member of the State Assembly; District 25
- Kristin Olsen, Republican
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 3
- George Nicholson (Recommend—Rating average: 9)

- Harry Hull, Jr. (Do Not Recommend—Rating average: 6)
- M. Kathleen Butz (Recommend—Rating average: 8)

Colusa County
State Senator; District 4
- Doug La Malfa, Republican
  
- Lathe Gill, Democratic
Member of the State Assembly; District 2
- Jim Nielsen, Republican
 
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 3
- George Nicholson (Recommend—Rating average: 9)

- Harry Hull, Jr. (Do Not Recommend—Rating average: 6)
- M. Kathleen Butz (Recommend—Rating average: 8)

Contra Costa County
Member of the State Assembly; District 11
- Julie Craven, Republican
- Susan Bonilla, Democratic
Member of the State Assembly; District 14
- Nancy Skinner, Democratic
- Ryan Hatcher, Republican
Member of the State Assembly; District 15
- Abram Wilson, Republican
- Joan Buchanan, Democratic
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 1, Division 1
- Kathleen Banke (Recommend—Rating average: 7)

- Robert Dondero (Recommend—Rating average: 8)

Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 1, Division 2
- James Lambden (Do Not Recommend—Rating average: 5)
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 1, Division 3
- Martin Jenkins (Recommend—Rating average: 6)

- Peter Siggins (Do Not Recommend—Rating average: 4)
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 1, Division 4
- Timothy Reardon (Recommend—Rating average: 8)

Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 1, Division 5
- Henry Needham, Jr. (Recommend—Rating average: 8)

- Terence Bruiniers (Recommend—Rating average: 7)

Del Norte County
State Senator; District 4
- Doug La Malfa, Republican
  
- Lathe Gill, Democratic
Member of the State Assembly; District 1
- Karen Brooks, Republican
 
- Wesley Chesbro, Democratic
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 1, Division 1
- Kathleen Banke (Recommend—Rating average: 7)

- Robert Dondero (Recommend—Rating average: 8)

Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 1, Division 2
- James Lambden (Do Not Recommend—Rating average: 5)
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 1, Division 3
- Martin Jenkins (Recommend—Rating average: 6)

- Peter Siggins (Do Not Recommend—Rating average: 4)
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 1, Division 4
- Timothy Reardon (Recommend—Rating average: 8)

Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 1, Division 5
- Henry Needham, Jr. (Recommend—Rating average: 8)

- Terence Bruiniers (Recommend—Rating average: 7)

El Dorado County
State Senator; District 1
- Barbara Alby, Republican
   
- Ken Cooley, Democratic
- Roger Niello, Republican
- Ted Gaines, Republican
Member of the State Assembly; District 4
- Daniel Frederick, Peace and Freedom
- Dennis Campanale, Democratic
- Ted Gaines, Republican
Member of the State Assembly; District 10
- Albert Troyer, Peace and Freedom
- Alyson Huber, Democratic
- Jack Sieglock, Republican
- Janice Bonser, Libertarian
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 3
- George Nicholson (Recommend—Rating average: 9)

- Harry Hull, Jr. (Do Not Recommend—Rating average: 6)
- M. Kathleen Butz (Recommend—Rating average: 8)

Fresno County
State Senator; District 14
- Larry Johnson, Democratic
- Tom Berryhill, Republican
State Senator; District 16
- Michael Rubio, Democratic
- Tim Thiesen, Republican
Member of the State Assembly; District 29
- Linda Halderman, Republican
- Michael Esswein, Democratic
Member of the State Assembly; District 30
- David Valadao, Republican
- Fran Florez, Democratic
Member of the State Assembly; District 31
- Brandon Shoemaker, Republican
- Henry Perea, Democratic
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 5
- Bert Levy (Recommend—Rating average: 8)

- Brad Hill (Recommend—Rating average: 7)

- Chuck Poochigian (Recommend—Rating average: 8)

- Jennifer Detjen (Recommend—Rating average: 7)

Glenn County
State Senator; District 4
- Doug La Malfa, Republican
  
- Lathe Gill, Democratic
Member of the State Assembly; District 2
- Jim Nielsen, Republican
 
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 3
- George Nicholson (Recommend—Rating average: 9)

- Harry Hull, Jr. (Do Not Recommend—Rating average: 6)
- M. Kathleen Butz (Recommend—Rating average: 8)

Humboldt County
State Senator; District 2
- Lawrence Wiesner, Republican
 
- Noreen Evans, Democratic
Member of the State Assembly; District 1
- Karen Brooks, Republican
- Wesley Chesbro, Democratic
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 1, Division 1
- Kathleen Banke (Recommend—Rating average: 7)

- Robert Dondero (Recommend—Rating average: 8)

Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 1, Division 2
- James Lambden (Do Not Recommend—Rating average: 5)
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 1, Division 3
- Martin Jenkins (Recommend—Rating average: 6)

- Peter Siggins (Do Not Recommend—Rating average: 4)
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 1, Division 4
- Timothy Reardon (Recommend—Rating average: 8)

Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 1, Division 5
- Henry Needham, Jr. (Recommend—Rating average: 8)

- Terence Bruiniers (Recommend—Rating average: 7)

Imperial County
State Senator; District 40
- Brian Hendry, Republican
- Juan Vargas, Democratic
United States Representative; District 51
- Marcus Jay Shapiro (write-in)
- Bob Filner, Democratic
- Nick Popaditch, Republican
  
Member of the State Assembly; District 80
- Steve Sanchez, Republican
- V. Perez, Democratic
Inyo County
State Senator; District 18
- Carter Pope, Democratic
- Jean Fuller, Republican
Member of the State Assembly; District 34
- Connie Conway, Republican
- Esmeralda Castro, Democratic
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 4, Division 1
- Judith McConnell (Do Not Recommend—Rating average: 5)
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 4, Division 2
- Carol Codrington (Recommend—Rating average: 7)

- Manuel Ramirez (Recommend—Rating average: 8)

Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 4, Division 3
- David Sills (Recommend—Rating average: 9)

- Eileen Moore (Do Not Recommend—Rating average: 6)
- William Bedsworth (Recommend—Rating average: 7)

Kern County
State Senator; District 16
- Michael Rubio, Democratic
- Tim Thiesen, Republican
State Senator; District 18
- Carter Pope, Democratic
- Jean Fuller, Republican
Member of the State Assembly; District 30
- David Valadao, Republican
- Fran Florez, Democratic
Member of the State Assembly; District 32
- Holly Spohn-Gross, Democratic
- Shannon Grove, Republican
Member of the State Assembly; District 34
- Connie Conway, Republican
- Esmeralda Castro, Democratic
Member of the State Assembly; District 37
- Ferial Masry, Democratic
- Jeff Gorell, Republican
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 5
- Bert Levy (Recommend—Rating average: 8)

- Brad Hill (Recommend—Rating average: 7)

- Chuck Poochigian (Recommend—Rating average: 8)

- Jennifer Detjen (Recommend—Rating average: 7)

King’s County
State Senator; District 16
- Michael Rubio, Democratic
- Tim Thiesen, Republican
Member of the State Assembly; District 30
- David Valadao, Republican
- Fran Florez, Democratic
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 5
- Bert Levy (Recommend—Rating average: 8)

- Brad Hill (Recommend—Rating average: 7)

- Chuck Poochigian (Recommend—Rating average: 8)

- Jennifer Detjen (Recommend—Rating average: 7)

Lake County
State Senator; District 2
- Lawrence Wiesner, Republican
- Noreen Evans, Democratic
Member of the State Assembly; District 1
- Karen Brooks, Republican
- Wesley Chesbro, Democratic
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 1, Division 1
- Kathleen Banke (Recommend—Rating average: 7)

- Robert Dondero (Recommend—Rating average: 8)

Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 1, Division 2
- James Lambden (Do Not Recommend—Rating average: 5)
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 1, Division 3
- Martin Jenkins (Recommend—Rating average: 6)

- Peter Siggins (Do Not Recommend—Rating average: 4)
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 1, Division 4
- Timothy Reardon (Recommend—Rating average: 8)

Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 1, Division 5
- Henry Needham, Jr. (Recommend—Rating average: 8)

- Terence Bruiniers (Recommend—Rating average: 7)

Lassen County
State Senator; District 1
- Barbara Alby, Republican
   
- Ken Cooley, Democratic
- Roger Niello, Republican
- Ted Gaines, Republican
Member of the State Assembly; District 3
- Dan Logue, Republican
- Gary Bryant, Libertarian
- Michael Harrington, Democratic
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 3
- George Nicholson (Recommend—Rating average: 9)

- Harry Hull, Jr. (Do Not Recommend—Rating average: 6)
- M. Kathleen Butz (Recommend—Rating average: 8)

Madera County
State Senator; District 12
- Anna Caballero, Democratic
- Anthony Cannella, Republican
State Senator; District 14
- Larry Johnson, Democratic
- Tom Berryhill, Republican
Member of the State Assembly; District 25
- Kristin Olsen, Republican
Member of the State Assembly; District 29
- Linda Halderman, Republican
- Michael Esswein, Democratic
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 5
- Bert Levy (Recommend—Rating average: 8)

- Brad Hill (Recommend—Rating average: 7)

- Chuck Poochigian (Recommend—Rating average: 8)

- Jennifer Detjen (Recommend—Rating average: 7)

Marin County
Member of the State Assembly; District 6
- Jared Huffman, Democratic
- Robert Stephens, Republican
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 1, Division 1
- Kathleen Banke (Recommend—Rating average: 7)

- Robert Dondero (Recommend—Rating average: 8)

Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 1, Division 2
- James Lambden (Do Not Recommend—Rating average: 5)
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 1, Division 3
- Martin Jenkins (Recommend—Rating average: 6)

- Peter Siggins (Do Not Recommend—Rating average: 4)
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 1, Division 4
- Timothy Reardon (Recommend—Rating average: 8)

Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 1, Division 5
- Henry Needham, Jr. (Recommend—Rating average: 8)

- Terence Bruiniers (Recommend—Rating average: 7)

Mariposa County
State Senator; District 14
- Larry Johnson, Democratic
- Tom Berryhill, Republican
Member of the State Assembly; District 25
- Kristin Olsen, Republican
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 5
- Bert Levy (Recommend—Rating average: 8)

- Brad Hill (Recommend—Rating average: 7)

- Chuck Poochigian (Recommend—Rating average: 8)

- Jennifer Detjen (Recommend—Rating average: 7)

Mendocino County
State Senator; District 2
- Lawrence Wiesner, Republican
- Noreen Evans, Democratic
Member of the State Assembly; District 1
- Karen Brooks, Republican
- Wesley Chesbro, Democratic
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 1, Division 1
- Kathleen Banke (Recommend—Rating average: 7)

- Robert Dondero (Recommend—Rating average: 8)

Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 1, Division 2
- James Lambden (Do Not Recommend—Rating average: 5)
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 1, Division 3
- Martin Jenkins (Recommend—Rating average: 6)

- Peter Siggins (Do Not Recommend—Rating average: 4)
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 1, Division 4
- Timothy Reardon (Recommend—Rating average: 8)

Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 1, Division 5
- Henry Needham, Jr. (Recommend—Rating average: 8)

- Terence Bruiniers (Recommend—Rating average: 7)

Merced County
State Senator; District 12
- Anna Caballero, Democratic
- Anthony Cannella, Republican
Member of the State Assembly; District 17
- Cathleen Galgiani, Democratic
- Jack Mobley, Republican
 
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 5
- Bert Levy (Recommend—Rating average: 8)

- Brad Hill (Recommend—Rating average: 7)

- Chuck Poochigian (Recommend—Rating average: 8)

- Jennifer Detjen (Recommend—Rating average: 7)

Modoc County
State Senator; District 1
- Barbara Alby, Republican
   
- Ken Cooley, Democratic
- Roger Niello, Republican
- Ted Gaines, Republican
Member of the State Assembly; District 2
- Jim Nielsen, Republican
 
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 3
- George Nicholson (Recommend—Rating average: 9)

- Harry Hull, Jr. (Do Not Recommend—Rating average: 6)
- M. Kathleen Butz (Recommend—Rating average: 8)

Mono County
State Senator; District 1
- Barbara Alby, Republican
   
- Ken Cooley, Democratic
- Roger Niello, Republican
- Ted Gaines, Republican
Member of the State Assembly; District 25
- Kristin Olsen, Republican
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 3
- George Nicholson (Recommend—Rating average: 9)
- Harry Hull, Jr. (Do Not Recommend—Rating average: 6)
- M. Kathleen Butz (Recommend—Rating average: 8)

Monterey
State Senator; District 12
- Anna Caballero, Democratic
- Anthony Cannella, Republican
Member of the State Assembly; District 2
- Bill Monning, Democratic
- Linda Black, Republican
Member of the State Assembly; District 28
- Luis Alejo, Democratic
- Robert Bernosky, Republican
Napa County
State Senator; District 2
- Lawrence Wiesner, Republican
- Noreen Evans, Democratic
Member of the State Assembly; District 7
- Doris Gentry, Republican
- Kathryn Moore, Libertarian
- Michael Allen, Democratic
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 1, Division 1
- Kathleen Banke (Recommend—Rating average: 7)

- Robert Dondero (Recommend—Rating average: 8)

Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 1, Division 2
- James Lambden (Do Not Recommend—Rating average: 5)
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 1, Division 3
- Martin Jenkins (Recommend—Rating average: 6)

- Peter Siggins (Do Not Recommend—Rating average: 4)
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 1, Division 4
- Timothy Reardon (Recommend—Rating average: 8)

Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 1, Division 5
- Henry Needham, Jr. (Recommend—Rating average: 8)

- Terence Bruiniers (Recommend—Rating average: 7)

Nevada County
State Senator; District 1
- Barbara Alby, Republican
   
- Ken Cooley, Democratic
- Roger Niello, Republican
- Ted Gaines, Republican
State Senator; District 4
- Doug La Malfa, Republican
  
- Lathe Gill, Democratic
Member of the State Assembly; District 3
- Dan Logue, Republican
- Gary Bryant, Libertarian
- Michael Harrington, Democratic
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 3
- George Nicholson (Recommend—Rating average: 9)

- Harry Hull, Jr. (Do Not Recommend—Rating average: 6)
- M. Kathleen Butz (Recommend—Rating average: 8)

Placer County
State Senator; District 1
- Barbara Alby, Republican
   
- Ken Cooley, Democratic
- Roger Niello, Republican
- Ted Gaines, Republican
State Senator; District 4
- Doug La Malfa, Republican
  
- Lathe Gill, Democratic
Member of the State Assembly; District 3
- Dan Logue, Republican
- Gary Bryant, Libertarian
- Michael Harrington, Democratic
Member of the State Assembly; District 4
- Daniel Frederick, Peace and Freedom
- Dennis Campanale, Democratic
- Ted Gaines, Republican
Member of the State Assembly; District 5
- Andy Pugno, Republican
- Elizabeth Martinez, Peace and Freedom
- Richard Pan, Democratic
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 3
- George Nicholson (Recommend—Rating average: 9)

- Harry Hull, Jr. (Do Not Recommend—Rating average: 6)
- M. Kathleen Butz (Recommend—Rating average: 8)

Plumas County
State Senator; District 1
- Barbara Alby, Republican
   
- Ken Cooley, Democratic
- Roger Niello, Republican
- Ted Gaines, Republican
Member of the State Assembly; District 3
- Dan Logue, Republican
- Gary Bryant, Libertarian
- Michael Harrington, Democratic
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 3
- George Nicholson (Recommend—Rating average: 9)

- Harry Hull, Jr. (Do Not Recommend—Rating average: 6)
- M. Kathleen Butz (Recommend—Rating average: 8)

Sacramento County
State Senator; District 1
- Barbara Alby, Republican
   
- Ken Cooley, Democratic
- Roger Niello, Republican
- Ted Gaines, Republican
State Senator; District 6
- Darrell Steinberg, Democratic
- Lanric Hyland, Peace and Freedom
- Marcel Weiland, Republican
- Steve Torno, Libertarian
Member of the State Assembly; District 4
- Daniel Frederick, Peace and Freedom
- Dennis Campanale, Democratic
- Ted Gaines, Republican
Member of the State Assembly; District 5
- Andy Pugno, Republican
- Elizabeth Martinez, Peace and Freedom
- Richard Pan, Democratic
Member of the State Assembly; District 9
- Daniel Costa, Peace and Freedom
- Rick Redding, Republican
- Roger Dickinson, Democratic
Member of the State Assembly; District 10
- Albert Troyer, Peace and Freedom
- Alyson Huber, Democratic
- Jack Sieglock, Republican
- Janice Bonser, Libertarian
Member of the State Assembly; District 15
- Abram Wilson, Republican
- Joan Buchanan, Democratic
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 3
- George Nicholson (Recommend—Rating average: 9)

- Harry Hull, Jr. (Do Not Recommend—Rating average: 6)
- M. Kathleen Butz (Recommend—Rating average: 8)

San Benito County
State Senator; District 12
- Anna Caballero, Democratic
- Anthony Cannella, Republican
Member of the State Assembly; District 28
- Luis Alejo, Democratic
- Robert Bernosky, Republican
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 6
- Conrad Rushing (Do Not Recommend—Rating average: 6)
San Francisco County
State Senator; District 8
- Doo Park, Republican
 
- Leland Yee, Democratic
Member of the State Assembly; District 12
- Alfonso Faustino, Jr., Republican
- Fiona Ma, Democratic
Member of the State Assembly; District 13
- Laura Peter, Republican
- Tom Ammiano, Democratic
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 1, Division 1
- Kathleen Banke (Recommend—Rating average: 7)

- Robert Dondero (Recommend—Rating average: 8)

Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 1, Division 2
- James Lambden (Do Not Recommend—Rating average: 5)
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 1, Division 3
- Martin Jenkins (Recommend—Rating average: 6)

- Peter Siggins (Do Not Recommend—Rating average: 4)
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 1, Division 4
- Timothy Reardon (Recommend—Rating average: 8)

Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 1, Division 5
- Henry Needham, Jr. (Recommend—Rating average: 8)

- Terence Bruiniers (Recommend—Rating average: 7)

Superior Court Judge; San Francisco County; Seat 15
- Michael Nava
- Richard Ulmer
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San Joaquin County
State Senator; District 14
- Larry Johnson, Democratic
- Tom Berryhill, Republican
Member of the State Assembly; District 10
- Albert Troyer, Peace and Freedom
- Alyson Huber, Democratic
- Jack Sieglock, Republican
- Janice Bonser, Libertarian
Member of the State Assembly; District 15
- Abram Wilson, Republican
- Joan Buchanan, Democratic
Member of the State Assembly; District 17
- Bill Berryhill, Republican
- Tim Weintz, Sr., Democratic
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 3
- George Nicholson (Recommend—Rating average: 9)

- Harry Hull, Jr. (Do Not Recommend—Rating average: 6)
- M. Kathleen Butz (Recommend—Rating average: 8)

San Luis Obispo County
Member of the State Assembly; District 33
- Hilda Zacarias, Democratic
- K. H. Achadjian, Republican
  
- Paul Polson, Libertarian
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 2, Division 1
- Jeffrey Johnson (Do Not Recommend—Judicial Average: 6)
- Robert Mallano (Do Not Recommend—Judicial Average: 5)
- Victoria Chaney (Recommend—Judicial Average: 7)

Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 2, Division 2
- Judith Ashmann (Do Not Recommend—Judicial Average: 4)
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 2, Division 3
- Walter Croskey (Do Not Recommend—Judicial Average: 6)
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 2, Division 4
- Steven Suzukawa (Recommend—Judicial Average: 8)

Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 2, Division 5
- Orville Armstrong (Recommend—Judicial Average: 9)

Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 2, Division 6
- Paul Coffee (Recommend—Judicial Average: 8)

- Steven Perren (Do Not Recommend—Judicial Average: 5)
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 2, Division 7
- Frank Jackson (Recommend—Judicial Average: 8)

- Laurie Zelon (Do Not Recommend—Rating average: 5)
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 2, Division 8
- Elizabeth Grimes (Recommend—Judicial Average: 7)

- Tricia Bigelow (Recommend—Judicial Average: 7)

San Mateo County
State Senator; District 8
- Doo Park, Republican
- Leland Yee, Democratic
Member of the State Assembly; District 12
- Alfonso Faustino, Jr., Republican
- Fiona Ma, Democratic
Member of the State Assembly; District 19
- Alberto Waisman, Republican
- Gary Tutin, Libertarian
- Jerry Hill, Democratic
Member of the State Assembly; District 21
- Greg Conlon, Republican
- Ray Bell, Jr., Libertarian
- Rich Gordon, Democratic
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 1, Division 1
- Kathleen Banke (Recommend—Rating average: 7)

- Robert Dondero (Recommend—Rating average: 8)

Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 1, Division 2
- James Lambden (Do Not Recommend—Rating average: 5)
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 1, Division 3
- Martin Jenkins (Recommend—Rating average: 6)

- Peter Siggins (Do Not Recommend—Rating average: 4)
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 1, Division 4
- Timothy Reardon (Recommend—Rating average: 8)

Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 1, Division 5
- Henry Needham, Jr. (Recommend—Rating average: 8)

- Terence Bruiniers (Recommend—Rating average: 7)

Santa Barbara County
Member of the State Assembly; District 33
- Hilda Zacarias, Democratic
- K. H. Achadjian, Republican
  
- Paul Polson, Libertarian
Member of the State Assembly; District 35
- Das Williams, Democratic
- Mike Stoker, Republican
United States Representative; District 24
- Elton Gallegly, Republican
  
- Timothy Allison, Democratic
Board Member; Lompoc Unified School District; 4 Year Term (2 Elected)
- Eric Paul Brown
- Steve Straight
- Greg Doyle
 
Board Member; Lompoc Unified School District; 2 Year Short Term
- Anne Bossert
 
- Ken Ostini
Mayor; City of Lompoc
- Cecilia Martner
- John H. Linn
 
Council Member; City of Lompoc (2 Elected)
- Michael A. Siminski
 
- Dulcie Sinn
- Ashley E. Costa
- Robert Cuthbert
- Ann Ruhge
- Dirk Starbuck
- David W. Grill
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 2, Division 1
- Jeffrey Johnson (Do Not Recommend—Judicial Average: 6)
- Robert Mallano (Do Not Recommend—Judicial Average: 5)
- Victoria Chaney (Recommend—Judicial Average: 7)

Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 2, Division 2
- Judith Ashmann (Do Not Recommend—Judicial Average: 4)
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 2, Division 3
- Walter Croskey (Do Not Recommend—Judicial Average: 7)
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 2, Division 4
- Steven Suzukawa (Recommend—Judicial Average: 8)

Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 2, Division 5
- Orville Armstrong (Recommend—Judicial Average: 9)

Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 2, Division 6
- Paul Coffee (Recommend—Judicial Average: 8)

- Steven Perren (Do Not Recommend—Judicial Average: 5)
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 2, Division 7
- Frank Jackson (Recommend—Judicial Average: 8)

- Laurie Zelon (Do Not Recommend—Rating average: 5)
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 2, Division 8
- Elizabeth Grimes (Recommend—Judicial Average: 7)

- Tricia Bigelow (Recommend—Judicial Average: 7)

Santa Clara County
State Senator; District 10
- Ellen Corbett, Democratic
- Ivan Chou, American Independent
- Rob Maffit, Republican
Member of the State Assembly; District 20
- Adnan Shahab, Republican
- Bob Wieckowski, Democratic
Member of the State Assembly; District 21
- Greg Conlon, Republican
- Ray Bell, Jr., Libertarian
- Rich Gordon, Democratic
Member of the State Assembly; District 22
- Eric Hickok, Republican
- Paul Fong, Democratic
- T. J. Campbell, Libertarian
Member of the State Assembly; District 23
- Atul Saini, Republican
- Nora Campos, Democratic
Member of the State Assembly; District 24
- Jim Beall, Democratic
- Robert Chandler, Republican
Member of the State Assembly; District 27
- Bill Monning, Democratic
- Linda Black, Republican
Member of the State Assembly; District 28
- Luis Alejo, Democratic
- Robert Bernosky, Republican
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 6
- Conrad Rushing (Do Not Recommend—Rating average: 6)
Santa Cruz County
Member of the State Assembly; District 27
- Bill Monning, Democratic
- Linda Black, Republican
Member of the State Assembly; District 28
- Luis Alejo, Democratic
- Robert Bernosky, Republican
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 6
- Conrad Rushing (Do Not Recommend—Rating average: 6)
Shasta County
State Senator; District 4
- Doug La Malfa, Republican
  
- Lathe Gill, Democratic
Member of the State Assembly; District 2
- Jim Nielsen, Republican
 
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 3
- George Nicholson (Recommend—Rating average: 9)

- Harry Hull, Jr. (Do Not Recommend—Rating average: 6)
- M. Kathleen Butz (Recommend—Rating average: 8)

Sierra County
State Senator; District 1
- Barbara Alby, Republican
   
- Ken Cooley, Democratic
- Roger Niello, Republican
- Ted Gaines, Republican
Member of the State Assembly; District 3
- Dan Logue, Republican
- Gary Bryant, Libertarian
- Michael Harrington, Democratic
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 3
- George Nicholson (Recommend—Rating average: 9)

- Harry Hull, Jr. (Do Not Recommend—Rating average: 6)
- M. Kathleen Butz (Recommend—Rating average: 8)

Siskiyou County
State Senator; District 4
- Doug La Malfa, Republican
  
- Lathe Gill, Democratic
Member of the State Assembly; District 2
- Jim Nielsen, Republican
 
United States Representative; District 2
- Mark A. Jensen (Write-in)
- Wally Herger, Republican
  
- Jim Reed, Democratic
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 3
- George Nicholson (Recommend—Rating average: 9)

- Harry Hull, Jr. (Do Not Recommend—Rating average: 6)
- M. Kathleen Butz (Recommend—Rating average: 8)

Solano County
State Senator; District 2
- Lawrence Wiesner, Republican
- Noreen Evans, Democratic
Member of the State Assembly; District 7
- Doris Gentry, Republican
- Kathryn Moore, Libertarian
- Michael Allen, Democratic
Member of the State Assembly; District 8
- Mariko Yamada, Democratic
- Michelle Connor, Republican
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 1, Division 1
- Kathleen Banke (Recommend—Rating average: 7)

- Robert Dondero (Recommend—Rating average: 8)

Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 1, Division 2
- James Lambden (Do Not Recommend—Rating average: 5)
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 1, Division 3
- Martin Jenkins (Recommend—Rating average: 6)

- Peter Siggins (Do Not Recommend—Rating average: 4)
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 1, Division 4
- Timothy Reardon (Recommend—Rating average: 8)

Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 1, Division 5
- Henry Needham, Jr. (Recommend—Rating average: 8)

- Terence Bruiniers (Recommend—Rating average: 7)

Sonoma County
State Senator; District 2
- Lawrence Wiesner, Republican
- Noreen Evans, Democratic
Member of the State Assembly; District 1
- Karen Brooks, Republican
- Wesley Chesbro, Democratic
Member of the State Assembly; District 6
- Jared Huffman, Democratic
- Robert Stephens, Republican
Member of the State Assembly; District 7
- Doris Gentry, Republican
- Kathryn Moore, Libertarian
- Michael Allen, Democratic
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 1, Division 1
- Kathleen Banke (Recommend—Rating average: 7)

- Robert Dondero (Recommend—Rating average: 8)

Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 1, Division 2
- James Lambden (Do Not Recommend—Rating average: 5)
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 1, Division 3
- Martin Jenkins (Recommend—Rating average: 6)

- Peter Siggins (Do Not Recommend—Rating average: 4)
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 1, Division 4
- Timothy Reardon (Recommend—Rating average: 8)

Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 1, Division 5
- Henry Needham, Jr. (Recommend—Rating average: 8)

- Terence Bruiniers (Recommend—Rating average: 7)

Superior Court Judge; County of Sonoma; Office 2
- John Lemmon (Recommend—Rating average 9)

- Pat Broderick (Do Not Recommend—Rating average 5)
Stanislaus County
State Senator; District 12
- Anna Caballero, Democratic
- Anthony Cannella, Republican
State Senator; District 14
- Larry Johnson, Democratic
- Tom Berryhill, Republican
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 5
- Bert Levy (Recommend—Rating average: 8)

- Brad Hill (Recommend—Rating average: 7)

- Chuck Poochigian (Recommend—Rating average: 8)

- Jennifer Detjen (Recommend—Rating average: 7)

Superior Court Judge; County of Stanislaus; Office 6
- Nancy Williamsen(Do Not Recommend—Rating average 5)
- Shawn D. Bessey(Recommend—Rating average 7)

Sutter County
State Senator; District 4
- Doug La Malfa, Republican
  
- Lathe Gill, Democratic
Member of the State Assembly; District 2
- Jim Nielsen, Republican
 
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 3
- George Nicholson (Recommend—Rating average: 9)

- Harry Hull, Jr. (Do Not Recommend—Rating average: 6)
- M. Kathleen Butz (Recommend—Rating average: 8)

Tehama County
State Senator; District 4
- Doug La Malfa, Republican
  
- Lathe Gill, Democratic
Member of the State Assembly; District 2
- Jim Nielsen, Republican
 
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 3
- George Nicholson (Recommend—Rating average: 9)

- Harry Hull, Jr. (Do Not Recommend—Rating average: 6)
- M. Kathleen Butz (Recommend—Rating average: 8)

Trinity County
State Senator; District 4
- Doug La Malfa, Republican
  
- Lathe Gill, Democratic
Member of the State Assembly; District 1
- Karen Brooks, Republican
- Wesley Chesbro, Democratic
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 3
- George Nicholson (Recommend—Rating average: 9)

- Harry Hull, Jr. (Do Not Recommend—Rating average: 6)
- M. Kathleen Butz (Recommend—Rating average: 8)

Tulare County
State Senator; District 16
- Michael Rubio, Democratic
- Tim Thiesen, Republican
State Senator; District 18
- Carter Pope, Democratic
- Jean Fuller, Republican
Member of the State Assembly; District 29
- Linda Halderman, Republican
- Michael Esswein, Democratic
Member of the State Assembly; District 30
- David Valadao, Republican
- Fran Florez, Democratic
Member of the State Assembly; District 31
- Brandon Shoemaker, Republican
- Henry Perea, Democratic
Member of the State Assembly; District 34
- Connie Conway, Republican
- Esmeralda Castro, Democratic
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 5
- Bert Levy (Recommend—Rating average: 8)

- Brad Hill (Recommend—Rating average: 7)

- Chuck Poochigian (Recommend—Rating average: 8)

- Jennifer Detjen (Recommend—Rating average: 7)

Tuolumne County
State Senator; District 14
- Larry Johnson, Democratic
- Tom Berryhill, Republican
Member of the State Assembly; District 25
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 5
- Bert Levy (Recommend—Rating average: 8)

- Brad Hill (Recommend—Rating average: 7)

- Chuck Poochigian (Recommend—Rating average: 8)

- Jennifer Detjen (Recommend—Rating average: 7)

Ventura County
Member of the State Assembly; District 35
- Das Williams, Democratic
- Mike Stoker, Republican
Member of the State Assembly; District 37
- Ferial Masry, Democratic
- Jeff Gorell, Republican
  
Member of the State Assembly; District 38
- Cameron Smyth, Republican
- Diana Shaw, Democratic
- Peggy Christensen, Libertarian
Member of the State Assembly; District 41
- Julia Brownley, Democratic
- Linda Piera-Ávila, Green
- Terry Rathbun, Republican
   
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 2, Division 1
- Jeffrey Johnson (Do Not Recommend—Judicial Average: 6)
- Robert Mallano (Do Not Recommend—Judicial Average: 5)
- Victoria Chaney (Recommend—Judicial Average: 7)

Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 2, Division 2
- Judith Ashmann (Do Not Recommend—Judicial Average: 4)
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 2, Division 3
- Walter Croskey (Do Not Recommend—Judicial Average: 6)
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 2, Division 4
- Steven Suzukawa (Recommend—Judicial Average: 8)

Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 2, Division 5
- Orville Armstrong (Recommend—Judicial Average: 9)

Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 2, Division 6
- Paul Coffee (Recommend—Judicial Average: 8)

- Steven Perren (Do Not Recommend—Judicial Average: 5)
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 2, Division 7
- Frank Jackson (Recommend—Judicial Average: 8)

- Laurie Zelon (Do Not Recommend—Rating average: 5)
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 2, Division 8
- Elizabeth Grimes (Recommend—Judicial Average: 7)

- Tricia Bigelow (Recommend—Judicial Average: 7)

Yolo County
Member of the State Assembly; District 2
- Jim Nielsen, Republican
 
Member of the State Assembly; District 8
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 3
- George Nicholson (Recommend—Rating average: 9)

- Harry Hull, Jr. (Do Not Recommend—Rating average: 6)
- M. Kathleen Butz (Recommend—Rating average: 8)

Yuba County
State Senator; District 4
- Doug La Malfa, Republican
  
- Lathe Gill, Democratic
Member of the State Assembly; District 3
- Dan Logue, Republican
- Gary Bryant, Libertarian
- Michael Harrington, Democratic
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 3
- George Nicholson (Recommend—Rating average: 9)

- Harry Hull, Jr. (Do Not Recommend—Rating average: 6)
- M. Kathleen Butz (Recommend—Rating average: 8)

Propositions
No - Proposition 19—Legalizes Marijuana Under California But Not Federal Law. Permits Local Governments to Regulate and Tax Commercial Production, Distribution, and Sale of Marijuana—State of California
Yes - Proposition 20—Redistricting of Congressional Districts—State of California
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No - Proposition 21—Establishes $18 Annual Vehicle License Surcharge to Help Fund State Parks and Wildlife Programs. Grants Surcharged Vehicles Free Admission to All State Parks—State of California
No - Proposition 22—Prohibits the State From Borrowing Or Taking Funds Used for Transportation, Redevelopment, Or Local Government Projects and Services—State of California
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Yes - Proposition 23—Suspends Air Pollution Control Laws Requiring Major Polluters to Report and Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions That Cause Global Warming Until Unemployment Drops to 5.5 Percent Or Less for Full Year—State of California
No - Proposition 24—Repeals Recent Legislation That Would Allow Businesses to Lower Their Tax Liability—State of California
No - Proposition 25—Changes Legislative Vote Requirement to Pass Budget and Budget-Related Legislation From Two-Thirds to A Simple Majority. Retains Two-Thirds Vote Requirement for Taxes—State of California
Yes - Proposition 26—Requires That Certain State and Local Fees Be Approved By Two-Thirds Vote. Fees Include Those That Address Adverse Impacts on Society Or the Environment Caused By the Fee-Payer's Business—State of California
No - Proposition 27—Eliminates State Commission on Redistricting. Consolidates Authority for Redistricting With Elected Representatives—State of California
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