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LWV League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
Santa Clara County, CA June 5, 2012 Election
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Emilie G. Gatfield
Answers Questions

Candidate for
Member, Democratic Party County Central Committee; County of Santa Clara; State Assembly District 27

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The questions were prepared by the Leagues of Women Voters of Santa Clara County and asked of all candidates for this office.
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Questions & Answers

1. What would you do to increase the number of voters registered in your party?

I volunteer for the Santa Clara Democratic Party voter registration table at community events. I also keep a few voter registration forms in my car, in order to register potential voters with as little effort as possible for the new voter.

2. What would you do to help the campaigns of candidates of your party?

I walk precincts for candidates, as well as participating in candidate endorsement panels, fundraising events, and perform other volunteer activities as requested. I have taken part in phone banks, coached candidates on presentation, and helped solicit financial contributions for good, Democratic candidates.

3. Why did you become a member of this political party?

I have always been a Democrat, since before my mother took me along as she walked precincts for George McGovern in 1972. The Democratic Party represents the ideals I hold most dear, such as fairness, responsibility towards others, and responsible fiscal policies that focus on sustainability, rather than short term profitability and greed.

Responses to questions asked of each candidate are reproduced as submitted to the League.  Candidates' statements are presented as submitted. Word limits for answers are 400 words for all questions. Direct references to opponents are not permitted.

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