Breakthrough for California GreensChris Kavanaghbyline‚ Nov. 20‚ 2006The November, 2006 election results represented an important political breakthrough for the Green Party of California. Nationally, including California, the Green Party fielded 375 candidates for 66 different elected offices in 38 states. Prior to the November general election, the party held at least 223 local, municipal, county and state elected offices nationwide. In a significant election development, Green Party of Contra Costa County candidate Gayle McLaughlin stunned Bay Area political observers-----in particular local Democratic Party operatives---by capturing the City of Richmond mayor's office. |