California State Assembly elections, 2004
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 2004 election, the total contributions to Assembly candidates was $94,287,806. The top 10 contributors were:[1]
2004 Donors, California State Assembly | ||
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Donor | Amount | |
California Democratic Party | $5,691,897 | |
Poizner Family Trust | $5,313,732 | |
California Republican Party | $3,313,653 | |
Sacramento County Democratic Central Cmte | $780,000 | |
Cristich, Cristi | $776,256 | |
Robinson, Mike | $606,000 | |
Santa Clara County Democratic Central Cmte | $601,291 | |
San Diego County Democratic Party | $590,994 | |
California Teachers Association | $578,275 | |
San Diego County Republican Central Cmte | $560,562 |