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David Cohen
22,699 votes
15.79%
- Occupation: Incumbent
- 5 term member of Alameda and Santa Clara County Democratic Central Committees
- Chair of 24th Assembly District Committee
- Vice Chair - San Jose Library Commission
- Founding member of High Tech Dems
- Parliamentarian of Santa Clara County Democratic Central Committee
- Education: Cornell University (BS) and UC Berkeley (PhD)
Priorities:
- Maximize political participation and voter turnout in the County
- Elect Democrats so that conservative judges won't be able to take over the judiciary system and attack reproductive rights
- Protect the environment for future generations to enjoy
Phyllis A. Ward
22,627 votes
15.74%
Hope Cahan
22,407 votes
15.59%
- Occupation: Incumbent
- Campaign Coordinator for the Santa Clara County Democratic Party's Call to Action
- Democratic Field Coordinator for the United Democratic Campaign, 2002 Campaign
- Commissioner on the Santa Clara County Domestic Violence Council
- Chair Emeritus and Current Board Member for the Peninsula Young Democrats
- Former Consumer Protection Advocate for District Attorney's Office
- Former English Instructor to "At Risk" Middle School Students
Priorities:
- Voter registration
- I will work to educate citizens about the Democratic ideals of social activism, community involvement, & volunteerism.
- I will work to help elect candidates who will uphold the Democratic ideals.
Jacqueline I. Heffner
22,293 votes
15.51%
- Occupation: Incumbent
- Chairperson, City of San Jose Mobile Home Advisory Commission
- Former President Rosemary Gardens Neighborhood Association
- Member Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society for two-year colleges
- Member Honors Institute Evergreen Valley College
- Parent of the Year Bachrodt Elementary 1991
- BS Public Relations, San Jose State University, 2003
Priorities:
- My top priority is to elect a Democratic president and congress in 2004
- My second priority is to help facilitate ways that the Democratic message is spread in the media
- My third priority is to make sure the voters understand the positions the Democratic Party holds on: Education, Taxes, Choice and the Enviornment
Kevin Michael Moore
21,027 votes
14.63%
- Occupation: Governing Board Trustee, West Valley-Mission Community College District
- M.A., Santa Clara University (exp. 2004)
- B.A., Chaminade University
- Trustee, West Valley/Mission Community College District
- Archbishop Mitty High School, 1982
- President, Friends of the Santa Clara Soccer Park
- Member, San Tomas Aquino Saratoga Streamside Trail
Priorities:
- Encourage higher voter turnout by increasing permanent absentee voters
- Connect school board members and city council members to Democratic activism
- Support local Democrats in building community clubs
Jim Brady
16,680 votes
11.60%
- Occupation: Engineering Manager
Jennifer M. Myronuk
16,033 votes
11.15%
- Occupation: Executive Director
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