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Wed, Nov 03 2010 04:27:13

Liveblogging the 2010 elections in Richmond

  1. That's it for our live election coverage. Check back soon for articles on the election. A big thanks to Julia Chan, who updated Facebook, Twitter and Twitpic constantly.
  2. riconfidential
    Semi-official results from the Contra Costa County Elections Division are in. All 61 precincts are reporting.
    riconfidential
    Wed, Nov 03 2010 04:08:30
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  3. Posted at 1:11 a.m.
    With all the results tallied, Richmond re-elected Gayle McLaughlin for mayor. 

    On city council, only Jim Rogers kept his seat. He will be joined by Corky Booze and Jovanka Beckles. Maria Viramontes and Myrna Lopez both lost their seats. 

    Who garnered the most votes for city council? Corky Booze, with 14.82 percent of the vote.
  4. riconfidential
    State Assemblymember Nancy Skinner (D-14th District) wins re-election with nearly 75% of the vote.
    riconfidential
    Wed, Nov 03 2010 04:19:55
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    Audrey Miles loses her spot on the West Contra Costa Unified School District to Elaine Merriweather. Ramsey and Kronenberg retain seats.
    riconfidential
    Wed, Nov 03 2010 04:14:42
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    US Congressman George Miller (D) overwhemingly wins re-election with 73.45% of the vote.
    riconfidential
    Wed, Nov 03 2010 04:15:30
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    Mark Peterson becomes the next District Attorney of West Contra Costa County with 57.73% of the vote.
    riconfidential
    Wed, Nov 03 2010 04:16:32
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    Measure M, a proposed parcel tax for the WCCUSD, falls short of the 66% vote needed to pass. Final 'yes' total: 60.08%.
    riconfidential
    Wed, Nov 03 2010 04:17:52
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    57.51% vote no on Measure U, an advisory vote for development at Point Molate.
    riconfidential
    Wed, Nov 03 2010 04:18:24
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    Mayor McLaughlin picks up major support on the council with the addition of Beckles and Boozé, both ardent supporters of the mayor.
    riconfidential
    Wed, Nov 03 2010 04:11:52
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  11. Nat Bates gives a "not-quite-a-concession" speech around midnight to his supporters.

    (Reported by David Ferry)
  12. Nat Bates heads home as the election results continue to trickle in. (Photo by Emily Bender) http://twitpic.com/33he3m
    riconfidential
    Wed, Nov 03 2010 04:01:57
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  13. Bates says goodnight but doesn't give up as midnight approaches. (Photo by Emily Bender) http://twitpic.com/33hdub
    riconfidential
    Wed, Nov 03 2010 04:00:55
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  14. Bates gives a goodnight speech around 11:30 pm and asks his supporters to get some sleep. (Photo by Emily Bender) http://twitpic.com/33hdh6
    riconfidential
    Wed, Nov 03 2010 03:59:36
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  15. Bates supporters await election results. (Photo by Emily Bender) http://twitpic.com/33hd3h
    riconfidential
    Wed, Nov 03 2010 03:58:06
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  16. Bates supporters patiently wait for election results as it nears midnight. (Photo by Emily Bender) http://twitpic.com/33hdml
    riconfidential
    Wed, Nov 03 2010 04:00:10
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  17. Maria Viramontes hugs Myrna Lopez. Both lost their re-election bids. (Photo by Mark Oltmanns) http://twitpic.com/33hbsm
    riconfidential
    Wed, Nov 03 2010 03:52:49
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  18. Not the outcome candidates at the Contra Costa Labor Campaign Center were hoping for. (Photo by Mark Oltmanns) http://twitpic.com/33haxl
    riconfidential
    Wed, Nov 03 2010 03:49:13
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  19. Reality sets in at the CCLCC party after the outcome of the election becomes clear. (Photo by Mark Oltmanns) http://twitpic.com/33haq0
    riconfidential
    Wed, Nov 03 2010 03:48:25
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  20. Myrna Lopez talks with Maria Viramontes. Both lost their re-election campaigns. (Photo by Mark Oltmanns) http://twitpic.com/33hbd3
    riconfidential
    Wed, Nov 03 2010 03:51:01
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  21. John Ziesenhenne reacts to losing his bid for mayor at the CCLCC party. (Photo by Mark Oltmanns) http://twitpic.com/33hb5q
    riconfidential
    Wed, Nov 03 2010 03:50:12
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  22. Myrna Lopez seemed in better spirits than the other candidates who lost. (Photo by Mark Oltmanns) http://twitpic.com/33hbkh
    riconfidential
    Wed, Nov 03 2010 03:51:54
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  23. What's left of the Contra Costa Labor Campaign Center party calls it a night. (Photo by Mark Oltmanns) http://twitpic.com/33haa2
    riconfidential
    Wed, Nov 03 2010 03:46:42
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  24. Richmond Progressive Alliance supporters leave the election party late Tuesday night. (Photo by Tyler Orsburn) http://twitpic.com/33h5rn
    riconfidential
    Wed, Nov 03 2010 03:29:24
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  25. Mayor McLaughlin celebrates at the RPA headquarters. (Photo by Tyler Orsburn) http://twitpic.com/33h5yt
    riconfidential
    Wed, Nov 03 2010 03:30:06
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