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California State Assembly elections, 2002
Qualifications
To run for Member of the Assembly, the candidate must be a United States citizen and a registered voter in the district at the time nomination papers are issued and may not have served three terms in the State Assembly since November 6, 1990. According to Article IV of the California Constitution, the candidate must have one year of residency in the legislative district and California residency for three years.
Campaign contributions
During the 2002 election, the total contributions to Assembly candidates was $73,822,064. The top 10 contributors were:[1]
2002 Donors, California State Assembly | ||
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Donor | Amount | |
California Democratic Party | $5,496,476 | |
California Republican Party | $1,644,888 | |
Pine, Dave | $736,949 | |
California Teachers Association | $538,340 | |
California Association of Realtors | $519,610 | |
SEIU California State Council | $465,000 | |
California Medical Association | $459,080 | |
California Building Industry Association | $421,934 | |
California School Employees Association | $421,468 | |
California State Council of Laborers | $417,027 |