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April 8, 2008

Special Election

Special Election to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Congressman Tom Lantos (CD-12).

CD-12
Greg Conlon	Republican	9.4%	Loss
Barry Hermanson	Green	2.3%	Loss
Michelle McMurry	Democratic	5.3%	Loss
Mike Moloney	Republican	5.3%	Loss
Kevin Peterson	Write-in		Loss
Jackie Speier	Democratic	77.7%	Win