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Rep. Anna Eshoo (D-Calif.)

  • District: 14th District, Southern San Mateo and northwestern Santa Clara counties; most of Santa Cruz County
  • Residence: Menlo Park
  • Born: December 13, 1942; New Britain, Conn.
  • Religion: Roman Catholic
  • Family: Divorced; two children
  • Education: Canada College, A.A. 1975 (English literature)
  • Military Service: None
  • Political Highlights: Candidate for San Mateo County Community College Board of Trustees, 1977; Democratic National Committee, 1980-92; San Mateo County Board of Supervisors, 1982-92 (president, 1986); Democratic nominee for U.S. House, 1988; U.S. House, 1993-present
  • Elected: Elected: 1992 (10th term)
  • Committee Assignments: Energy & Commerce (Communications & Technology - Ranking Member)
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State Information: 14th District, Southern San Mateo and northwestern Santa Clara counties; most of Santa Cruz County

Election History
Year Election Candidate Votes Percent
2010 general Anna Eshoo (D) 151,217 69.1%
Dave Chapman (R) 60,917 27.8%
Paul Lazaga (LIBERT) 6,735 3.1%
2008 general Anna Eshoo (D) 190,301 69.8%
Ronny Santana (R) 60,610 22.2%
Brian Holtz (LIBERT) 11,929 4.4%
Carol Brouillet (GREEN) 9,926 3.6%
2006 general Anna Eshoo (D) 141,153 71.1%
Rob Smith (R) 48,097 24.2%
Brian Holtz (LIBERT) 4,692 2.4%
Carol Brouillet (GREEN) 4,633 2.3%
2004 general Anna Eshoo (D) 182,712 69.8%
John Haugen (R) 69,564 26.6%
Brian Holtz (LIBERT) 9,588 3.7%
2002 general Anna Eshoo (D) 117,055 68.2%
Joseph Nixon (R) 48,346 28.2%
Andrew Carver (LIBERT) 6,277 3.7%
Vote For President
Year Democrat Republican Independent
2008 Barack Obama: 73.1% John McCain: 24.9%
2004 John Kerry: 68% George W. Bush: 30%
2000 Al Gore: 59% George W. Bush: 34%

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