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State Senate Runoff: Joan Buchanan Endorses Susan Bonilla

by ECT

A day after not advancing to the State Senate, 7th District runoff election, former Assemblywoman Joan Buchanan has endorsed Assemblywoman Susan Bonilla.

Last night I called Assemblywoman Susan Bonilla to offer her my congratulations.  I ask you to support her bid to be our next State Senator.” said Buchanan.

On Tuesday, Steve Glazer and Susan Bonilla were the top two finishers and will move onto a runoff scheduled for May 19th. As of 6:30 pm Wednesday, here is a look at the election results:

  • Steve Glazer – 31,859 (32.8%)
  • Susan Bonilla – 24,161 (24.9%)
  • Joan Buchanan – 21,912 (22.6%)
  • Michaela Hertle – 16,461 (17%)
  • Terry Kremin – 2,710 (2.8%)

It was estimated that voter turnout on Tuesday was around 20%.

For more information on each candidate, visit their websites:

Here is the letter she posted on her website Wednesday:

Dear Friend —

I want to take a moment to thank you for your overwhelming support of our campaign. While last night’s results weren’t what we were expecting, I am incredibly grateful to all of you for believing in me, your time and all your hard work.  

I’m proud of the campaign that we ran; I’m proud that we stuck to our pledge to run a positive-only campaign; and I’m proud of how many of you truly took to heart our shared vision for a better future. 

It’s clear that our positive messages of a quality education for every child, protecting our precious environment and creating a better California resounded with tens of thousands of voters.

It was an honor to represent you in the State Assembly and as a school board member, and I am grateful for all we have all we have accomplished in my 24 years of public service.  It takes a village, and working together we have improved our schools and learning for all students, and strengthened the wonderful communities we call home.  I look forward to our paths crossing in the future.

Last night I called Assemblywoman Susan Bonilla to offer her my congratulations.  I ask you to support her bid to be our next State Senator. 

With deep gratitude,

Joan Buchanan

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3 comments

Arne Mar 19, 2015 - 8:00 am

Not surprising that Buchanan would toss her support behind Bonilla. They were both backed by unions.

Anonymous Mar 19, 2015 - 2:04 pm

All the more reason to vote for Glazer. Susan, aka; “Heavy B” has no place in politics. She is a sell out to the unions.

Both Susan and Joan’s campaigns were tainted with efforts to deceive voters through a flood of campaign flyers sent by a third party, aka; “unions”. That effort was exposed and backfired.

So much for a positive campaign.

ECO Mar 19, 2015 - 6:35 pm

If I knew Buchanan would sell out to Bonilla I would never had voted for her. Now I will be a huge supporter of Glazer especially after I heard his opinions on TV. He is a great choice and is not a sell out like Bonilla.
We need independent self thinkers like Glazer.

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