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Anna Song
Anna Song was a member of the Santa Clara County Board of Education in California, representing Trustee Area 5. She left office on December 11, 2020.
Song (Democratic Party) ran for election to the California State Assembly to represent District 25. She lost in the primary on March 3, 2020.
Song also ran for re-election to the Santa Clara County Board of Education to represent Trustee Area 5 in California. She lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Song completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Anna Song was born in Korea. She earned a bachelor's degree in theology from Franciscan University in 1994. Song's career experience includes working as a counselor, Fair Housing Specialist, and as an insurance agent.[1]
Elections
2020
Santa Clara County Board of Education
See also: Municipal elections in Santa Clara County, California (2020)
General election
General election for Santa Clara County Board of Education Trustee Area 5
Victoria Chon defeated incumbent Anna Song in the general election for Santa Clara County Board of Education Trustee Area 5 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Victoria Chon (Nonpartisan) | 53.4 | 48,532 | |
| Anna Song (Nonpartisan) | 46.6 | 42,296 | ||
| Total votes: 90,828 | |||
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California State Assembly
See also: California State Assembly elections, 2020
General election
General election for California State Assembly District 25
Alex Lee defeated Bob Brunton in the general election for California State Assembly District 25 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Alex Lee (D) | 70.5 | 135,733 |
 | Bob Brunton (R) | 29.5 | 56,775 | |
| Total votes: 192,508 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for California State Assembly District 25
The following candidates ran in the primary for California State Assembly District 25 on March 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Bob Brunton (R) | 20.8 | 19,612 |
| ✔ | | Alex Lee (D) | 15.4 | 14,542 |
| Anne Kepner (D) | 13.6 | 12,823 | ||
| Anna Song (D) | 12.7 | 11,992 | ||
| Natasha Gupta (D) | 10.4 | 9,778 | ||
| Carmen Montano (D) | 10.2 | 9,672 | ||
 | Anthony Phan (D) | 7.2 | 6,780 | |
 | Roman Reed (D) | 5.9 | 5,549 | |
 | Jim Canova (D) | 3.8 | 3,623 | |
| Total votes: 94,371 | |||
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Campaign themes
2020
Santa Clara County Board of Education
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Anna Song did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
California State Assembly
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Anna Song completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Song's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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An immigrant at age 14, Anna Song arrived in United States with her mother and brother seeking a better life. None spoke English. Starting in 7th grade, as an English Second Language (ESL) student, Anna mastered English while remaining fluent in Korean. With a BA in Theology and a Minor in Mental Health, Anna has worked as a Substance Abuse/Domestic Violence/Mental Health Counselor and as a Fair Housing Specialist, documenting cases of tenant right violations.
Anna is the first Korean-born woman to be elected to any position in California. In fact, Anna Song is the longest serving female Korean-American elected official in the United States. If elected today, she would be the only Asian American and Korean-American woman in the Assembly.
- Anna Song's life experience as an immigrant, English language learner, Mental Health Counselor, Fair Housing Advocate, and 20-year School Board Trustee, uniquely qualify her to represent the 25th Assembly District.
- Anna Songs record as a School Board Trustee demonstrates that she listens to all points of view and make decisions that are both fair and follow the law. She is not afraid to stand up and do what is right.
- Anna Song will be a thoughtful, strong, independent legislator, working hard to represent all of the residents of the 25th Assembly District. If elected today, Anna would be the only Asian American woman the Assembly.
Nothing is more critical to the quality of life than one's health. I'll fight to assure that affordable health care is available to everyone, especially children, working families and seniors.
Traffic:
Gridlock is everywhere. I'll support efforts to reduce congestion and partner with transportation advocates to make sure BART service to both Milpitas and Berryessa continues to downtown San Jose.
Climate:
Climate change is real and one of the most critical issues facing our world. Rising sea levels, forest fires, drought - if we don't act swiftly what will we leave for our children and grandchildren? I'll support laws that move us away from fossil fuels and to clean energy such as solar and wind.
Housing:
The cost and availability of housing has become an enormous challenge. Working with housing leaders I'll support laws that create affordable housing for working families and find shelter for the homeless while protecting renters and the elderly.
Education:
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See also
2020 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on February 13, 2020
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