52ndCongressionalDistrict

The incumbant is Duncan D. Hunter.

• Fox news story announcing Duncan Hunter Sr. run for President 2008

2010 Candidates

• Raymond Lutz (D) - http://www.VoteRayLutz.com (Site Admin | Secure )
• Duncan Hunter Jr (R) - Son of previous incumbent Duncan Hunter.
• Connie Frankowiak (D)

2008 Candidates

• Mike Lumpkin (D) - http://www.lumpkinforcongress.com
• Duncan Hunter Jr (R) - Son of incumbent Duncan Hunter.
  • http://www.talkingpointsmemo.com/gallery/2010/02/family-ties-political-legacies-in-pictures.php?img=13

2008 Primary Candidates

• Jim Hester (D)
• Connie Frankowiak (D)
• Vickie Butcher (D) - http://www.votevickiebutcher.com/

Events

Events for 2006 Election

• Forums -- press_release_-_Congressional_forums.doc: Press Release on three forums
  • Tuesday, May 2nd, 7 pm
    • Chapelofthe Valley United Methodist Church (1465 E. Madison Ave., El Cajon, CA 92019)
    • Topic: "Healing Our Nation" (healthcare, the environment, and the impacts of war)
  • Sunday, May 7th, 2 p.m.
    • Alpine Community Church (2225 W. Victoria Drive, Alpine, CA 91901)
    • Topic: "Lesson Plan for a Brighter Future" (education, equality, the economy and jobs)
    • Video: Entire Forum (1:49)
  • Saturday, May 13th, 1 p.m.
    • Ramona Sizzler Restaurant (344 Main Street, Ramona, CA 92065)
    • Topic: "Securing Our Future" (war, national security, energy policy, strenghtening our families & our communities)
    • Video: Entire Forum (1:02) (Streaming video from google-video)
      • Sorry, we missed the introductions and the first question.

Results

• Vote Count - An interesting table showing how the vote counting progressed.
• Election Ethics - Concerns about the conduct of candidates in the 2006 election.

The District

The 52nd Congressional District is quite large, encompassing most of the East County of San Diego.

Recent History of 52nd Congressional District

(1) The district boundaries were changed in 2002. In election year 2000 and prior, it included Imperial County, about 50K voters. (2) Registration as of 2/28/2010

* press_release_-_Congressional_forums.doc: press_release_-_Congressional_forums.doc

• Map showing boundary changes from 2000 census redistricting:
  

Related Media

• 52nd CD Forum 2008-10-22 Cuyamaca College -- Raymond Lutz, Citizens Oversight, 2008-10-22 Includes attempt by write-in Candidate Joe Ryan to be a part of the forum. Features Mike Lumpkin, Michael Benoit?, and Duncan Hunter Jr?
• Smugglers Gulch + BLM proposing wind energy plans for the East County -- Rett Lawrence, Ten News, 2008-08-01 Features Jeanette Hartman?, Duncan Hunter?
• Officials Hope To Expand County Wind Energy -- Ten News, Ten News, 2008-08 Features Jeanette Hartman?; Includes footage of the Border Fence work with Duncan Hunter? and Brian Bilbray?.
• Joel Anderson Endorses Duncan D. Hunter -- Michele Clock, Union Tribune, 2008-03-05 Joel Anderson, Duncan DHunter?
• 13 lawmakers subpoenaed in bribery trial -- ", Associated Press, 2007-09-18 Hunter and Issa among those subpoenaed
• Former Navy SEAL enters race for Hunter's seat -- Edward Sifuentes, North County Times, 2007-09-11
• Democrats Field Navy Vet to Run for Hunter’s San Diego Seat -- Rachel Kapochunas, Cq Today, 2007-09-10 Membership site requires login to read.
• A Crowd Forms in San Diego, Undaunted by Hunter's Legacy -- Rachel Kapochunas, Congressional Quarterly, 2007-05-31
• Backcountry Revitalization meeting -- Raymond Lutz, Citizens Oversight, 2007-05-18 Dianne Jacob admits to private meeting with Blackwater and Duncan Hunter in May, 2006
• <img src="/w/pub/System/DocumentGraphics/mov.gif" alt="Video" title="2006 52nd CD Forum: 2006 52nd CD Forum: "Lesson Plan for a Brighter Future" (education, equality, the economy and jobs) -- Raymond Lutz, Citizens Oversight, 2006-05-07 Features Karen Marie Otter, Derek Casady, Michael Benoit?, Peter Moore Kochlacs