Judy Chu Wins Special Election

Monday, May 25, 2009



In previous posts you've heard me talk a lot about Dr. Judy Chu and her bid for the East Los Angeles Congressional seat - and last week she did in fact win - well sort of - because she didn't win by 50% there'll be a run-off election this July:

"I'm really excited, and I feel so honored by the votes of the people in the district," Judy Chu said at her victory party at Nick's Taste of Texas restaurant in Covina as the ballot tallying neared an end.

Judy Chu, a Chinese American, campaigned on her experience and deep roots in the district and worked to build coalitions across ethnic lines. She will face a Republican and a Libertarian in a runoff.
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