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Joan Buchanan Jumps Into CA-7 Senate Race Against Bonilla, Meuser

by ECT

December 11, 2014 – Today, Democrat Joan Buchanan officially launched her ‘Positively for Us’ campaign in her bid for California’s 7th Senate District (SD7). Buchanan and her campaign have taken the unusual step of committing to run a strictly positive race, and have promised to reject all negative tactics

The Governor will call a special election for the SD7 seat when Senator Mark DeSaulnier resigns to be sworn into Congress in January.

Buchanan said:

 “I firmly believe that our democracy is harmed by the level of negativity that has become the standard in political campaigns. This was amplified last November when we were overwhelmed with endless negative TV, radio ads and mailers that did little more than anger voters of all political persuasions.  I’ve heard from our community time and time again, that they are tired of these tactics and are reluctant to participate in such a destructive process.

My “Positively for Us” campaign will focus on my record of accomplishments and my goals for the State Senate, and will address voters’ concerns by making real progress on issues that matter to us all.  No attacks or “comparisons” – which are merely attacks in disguise – will be made by me or my campaign. With such a short window to communicate with voters, it is important that we focus on the issues, and not waste valuable time with attacks and negativity that do nothing more than keep voters from the polls.

I am not asking my opponents to take any kind of pledge, or to follow my lead, and I cannot control or direct independent expenditure committees. I am simply making a promise to voters so they know what they can expect from me and my campaign. My hope is that this type of campaign will foster a positive and constructive dialogue about what’s best for our future as a region.”

Nearly 60 local leaders are already backing Buchanan’s candidacy, and are encouraged by her positive approach. Livermore Mayor John Marchand, Former Antioch Mayor and current Councilmember Mary Rocha, Walnut Creek Mayor Bob Simmons, Danville Mayor Mike Doyle, Orinda Vice Mayor Victoria Smith and Brentwood Mayor Bob Taylor are just a few who have already joined the groundswell of grassroots support for Joan.

Joan Buchanan was first elected to the California State Assembly in 2008 and just completed a successful six year term, serving California’s 16th Assembly District (formerly 15th) which includes the cities of Orinda, Moraga, Lafayette, Walnut Creek, Danville, San Ramon, Dublin, Pleasanton, and Livermore. Prior to her service in the State Assembly, Buchanan served on the San Ramon Valley School board for 18 years, including four terms as president.

The 7th Senate District contains 100% of Buchanan’s former seat of AD 16, and portions of three other Assembly Districts. 56.4% of the Senate District’s registered voters reside in AD 16 and have been represented by Buchanan. Of the remaining voters, 21.2% reside in AD 11 (represented by Jim Frazier), 22.1% reside in AD 14 (Susan Bonilla), and 0.3% reside in AD 20 (Bill Quirk).

Editors Note:

If a candidate receives more than 50 % of the vote in this special primary election, the candidate will win the seat outright. If its less than 50%, the top two vote-getters will advance to a special general election.

The District is 43.5% Democrat, 28.6% Republican and 22% non-partisan.

  • Nov. 5: Republican Mark Meuser (Walnut Creek) announced he was running for the seat.
  • Nov. 18: Democrat Susan Bonilla (Concord) announced she was running for the seat.
  • Dec. 11: Democrat Joan Buchanan (Alamo) announced she was running for the seat.

 

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