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Monthly Archives: February 2002

Long Beach Press-Telegram: Nine Vie for 39th Seat

21-Feb-02

Congress: Redraw leads to stiff competition among six Democrats.

By John Canalis
The primary for the 39th Congressional District is one of the most contentious races in the state, especially for three front-running Democrats battling it out with one another.
Without a sitting incumbent, no fewer than nine candidates want to represent Cerritos, Lakewood, La Mirada, Lynwood, Paramount, [...]

Long Beach Press-Telegram: Sanchez Leads Funds Race

04-Feb-02

Politics: Congresswoman’s sister raises $154,899 so far in bid for 39th District seat.

By Mike Sprague
Linda Sanchez has jumped out to an impressive lead in campaign fund-raising over two of her key Democratic Party opponents seeking the nomination in the 39th Congressional District in the March state primary election.
Sanchez, a labor leader, raised $154,899 as of [...]