Few Contests Likely in Primary

By Monrovia Weekly

Published: Thursday, March 27th, 2008

Area representatives prepare for campaign season.

By Charles Cooper

After all the turmoil over the Presidential primary in February, the second state primary in June looks to be considerably less exciting. Even the two local seats being vacated by termed out incumbents haven’t drawn much attention, as filing closed last week.
The party primaries in the 21st State Senate race to choose a successor for Sen. Jack Scott have no competition at press time, though filing extended to the end of business Wednesday.
Former Assemblywoman Carol Liu, who has had her eye on the seat since she was termed out of the Assembly in 2006, is the only candidate in the Democratic primary. Filing as a Republican is Teddy Choi of Pasadena, while Los Angeles resident Steve Myer is running as a Libertarian
In the 29th Senate District, being vacated by Sen. Bob Margett, two Republicans are running, former Assemblyman Dennis Mountjoy, and Diamond Bar Assemblyman Bob Huff. Running as a Democrat is Claremont scientist Joseph H. Lyons, while Jill Stone of Temple City is running as a Libertarian.
Assemblyman Anthony Portantino is uncontested in the 44th District Democratic primary. Running as a Republican is small business owner Brian Fuller of La Canada. Libertarian candidate is Eagle Rock student Thomas Logan.
In the 59th Assembly District, incumbent Republican Anthony Adams is unopposed in his primary. Donald Williamson is running as a Democrat.
The 26th Congressional District, represented by Republican David Dreier, has two contested primaries. Dreier is opposed by Republicans Mel Milton and Sonny Sardo, while Democratic candidates are Cynthia Matthews and Russ Warner. Running as a Libertarian is Ted Brown.
In the 29th Congressional District, Democrat Adam Schiff is running unopposed in his primary. Filing as Republican is Charles Hahn of Burbank, and Libertarian candidate is Alan Pyeatt of Glendale.
Multi-term incumbent Mike Antonovich is running for re-election to the Board of Supervisors. He has one opponent, Stephen Mark Hinze of Los Angeles.

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