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September 13, 2005

Special Election

Special Election called to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Assemblyman Mike Gordon (AD-53).

AD-53
Mary Jo Ford	Republican	19.2%	Loss
Greg Hill	Republican	5%	Loss
Ted W. Lieu	Democratic	59.9%	Win
Paul M. Nowatka	Republican	11.7%	Loss
James R. "Jim" Smith	Peace and Freedom	2%	Loss
Paul Whitehead	Republican	2.2%	Loss