California
Population: 35,484,453
Size: 155,959 sq. miles
Primary election: Tues. June 3 2008
General election: Tues. Nov 4 2008
Last Presidential election results:
(Kerry) 54.3% v. 44.4%
Lower House
Total seats: 80
Party breakdown: 48D/32R
Term length: 2 years
Next Election: 2008
Upper House
Total seats: 40
Party breakdown: 25D/15R
Term length: 4 years
Next Election: Half 08 Half 10
Constitutional Offices
Governor: R
Lt. Governor: D
Secretary of State: D
Attorny General: D
Next election: 2010
Senate
Dianne Feinstein (D)
Next election: 2012
Challengers:
Barbara Boxer (D)
Next election: 2010
Challengers:
House of Representatives
Seats in house: 53
Party breakdown: 34(D) 19(R)
Competitive districts:
California Democratic Party
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Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 442-5707 or (213) 239-8730
www.cadem.org
Each house in the California legislature separately draws its own districts. The Elections and Reapportionment Committee draws the state senate plan. The Elections and Reapportionment Committee draws the assembly plan. The congressional plan is a result of collaboration between both houses. The governor has veto power over both legislative and congressional plans.