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April 12, 1994

Special Election

Special Election to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Assemblyman Steve Peace (AD-79). Peace resigned after being elected to the State Senate.

AD-79
Denise Moreno Ducheny Democratic 29.9% Win
Tim Nader Democratic 29.7% Loss
Lettie Rogers Democratic 4.1% Loss
David Valladolid Democratic 22% Loss
John E. Warren Democratic 14.3% Loss
 

Recall Election

Special Election for the Recall of State Senator David A. Roberti (SD-20).

A total of 55,449 Californians voted in this election.

Shall David Roberti be Recalled?
YES: 22,188 (40.8%)
NO: 32,261 (59.2%)

SD-20
Al Dib Republican 17.7% Loss
Bill Dominguez Democratic 36.6% Loss
Randy Linkmeyer Republican 15.8% Loss
Larry Martz Republican 3.9% Loss
Dolores Bender White Republican 26% Loss