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Jun 11, 2010
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Gavin Newsom's bid for Lieutenant Governor
Democratic voters chose Gavin Newsom to go head-to-head with Republican Abel Maldonado for Lieutenant Governor in Tuesday’s primary. Newsom, mayor of San Francisco, dropped out of the Governor’s race earlier this year citing lack of funds. Meanwhile, former state Senator Maldonado from Santa Maria was appointed Lieutenant Governor this April. How will the candidates try to shake up the largely ceremonial office? Are they better off trying to influence the legislature or the Governor him- (or her-) self?
San Francisco mayor Gavin Newsom smiles during a news conference May 25, 2010 in San Francisco, California.
San Francisco mayor Gavin Newsom smiles during a news conference May 25, 2010 in San Francisco, California.
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Democratic voters chose Gavin Newsom to go head-to-head with Republican Abel Maldonado for Lieutenant Governor in Tuesday’s primary. Newsom, mayor of San Francisco, dropped out of the Governor’s race earlier this year citing lack of funds. Meanwhile, former state Senator Maldonado from Santa Maria was appointed Lieutenant Governor this April. How will the candidates try to shake up the largely ceremonial office? Are they better off trying to influence the legislature or the Governor him- (or her-) self?

Democratic voters chose Gavin Newsom to go head-to-head with Republican Abel Maldonado for Lieutenant Governor in Tuesday’s primary. Newsom, mayor of San Francisco, dropped out of the Governor’s race earlier this year citing lack of funds. Meanwhile, former state Senator Maldonado from Santa Maria was appointed Lieutenant Governor this April. How will the candidates try to shake up the largely ceremonial office? Are they better off trying to influence the legislature or the Governor him- (or her-) self?

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Gavin Newsom, Mayor of San Francisco and Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor

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