SAN DIEGO – (Monday, February 25, 2013) – Pro-jobs Democrat Lorena Gonzalez leads opponent Steve Castaneda by 32 points in polling conducted in the Assembly District 80 special election.
When provided summaries of the two candidates’ biographies and asked which candidate they prefer, respondents of a survey conducted by Anzalone Liszt Grove Research, Inc. preferred Lorena over her opponent by a 49-17 margin.
“Anyone that assumes that name identification alone will determine the outcome of this election several weeks before voter contact begins is barking up the wrong tree,” said Evan McLaughlin, campaign manager for the Lorena Gonzalez for Assembly campaign. “The impacts of a well-resourced campaign, the strong support from local leaders and organizations that have endorsed our campaign, and the natural appeal of Lorena’s experience to voters are going to matter more than whether Steve Castaneda is better known in Chula Vista than Lorena in February."
The poll, conducted Feb. 1-4 from 350 likely special election voters in the 80th Assembly District, included the following question:
“I am going to read you some additional information about the candidates for state Assembly and get your reaction.
“Lorena Gonzalez is a non-profit C-E-O and mother of two. The daughter of an immigrant farmworker and a nurse, Gonzalez learned the value of hard work at an early age. She worked her way through Stanford University and UCLA Law School, and as a labor leader where she has helped find compromise between businesses and workers. Because of this, she is endorsed by both the labor community and members of the business community, and respected leaders like Congressman Juan Vargas and Mayor Bob Filner. In the legislature, Gonzalez will bring a pragmatic approach to solving problems like improving education and creating jobs.
“Steve Castaneda is a Chula Vista city councilmember, small businessman and father of two. Castaneda is a moderate voice, working to make our communities safer and healthier. As a former police officer, Castaneda says public safety is his highest priority, and has been a fighter against domestic violence. And, he is working with state and local officials to reduce childhood obesity and ban tobacco use in public places. In the legislature, Castaneda will bring his successes in Chula Vista to state government, balancing the budget and making the economy stronger.
“Now that you have heard more information, if the special primary election for state assembly were held today, for whom would you vote: Democrat Lorena Gonzalez, Democrat Steve Castaneda, or another candidate?
Lorena Gonzalez ....................................................................................................................... 45%
Lean Gonzalez ............................................................................................................................ 4%
Total Gonzalez .........................................................................................................................49%
Steve Castaneda ........................................................................................................................ 16%
Lean Castaneda ......................................................................................................................... 1%
Total Castaneda ......................................................................................................................17%
Another candidate or undecided...........................................................................................34%
Lorena is a candidate to replace Assemblyman Ben Hueso in the 80th Assembly District, which includes Chula Vista, National City and the City of San Diego neighborhoods of San Ysidro, City Heights, Barrio Logan, Sherman Heights, Otay Mesa, Paradise Hills and Golden Hill.
Learn more about Lorena’s campaign at www.VoteLorena.com or by e-mail VoteLorena@gmail.com.
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