California: Slaton Drops Bid, Boosts Democratic Unity in 3rd

• By Emily Cadei
• Roll Call Staff
• Dec. 1, 2009, Midnight

Bill Slaton (D) dropped his campaign for California’s 3rd district seat Monday, clearing the Democratic primary field for physician Ami Bera. Slaton’s decision all but guarantees that Bera will avoid an expensive primary, strengthening Democrats’ chances against Rep. Dan Lungren (R).