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Election Results

LONG BEACH, November 4, 2004ý Early returns, including absentee ballots, showed Kuykendall keeping the race close. But results from the final precincts in Long Beach Karnette's stronghold put the senator solidly on top.
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Governor makes pre-election push for local candidates

November 1, 2004ý Steve Kuykendall, candidate for the 54th Assembly District, received a last minute appearance from Governor Schwarzenegger on the eve of the election to rally support for local candidates.
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Press Telegram: Kuykendall for Assembly

LONG BEACH, October 22, 2004ý State Sen. Betty Karnette's legislative career has been neither inspiring nor grossly offensive; she's carefully treaded partisan waters and done little to distinguish herself from other legislative Democrats.
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Daily Breeze: Kuykendall is a voice of moderation

October 21, 2004ý Voters in the 54th Assembly District can be assured that they will have a moderate, stable and informed voice in Sacramento by casting their ballots for Steve Kuykendall on Election Day.
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PV News: Kuykendall, Karnette Lock Horns

ROLLING HILLS ESTATES, October 21, 2004ý Foul weather didnýt stop more than 50 people from attending a political contest Tuesday in Rolling Hills Estates. State Sen. Betty Karnette (D-Long Beach) faced off against hometown favorite Steve Kuykendall in a debate at the Peninsula Center Library sponsored by the League of Women Voters.
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Assembly Race Pits Karnette, Kuykendall

LONG BEACH, October 14, 2004ý In an era when most state legislative districts are drawn up to be ýsafeý for one party or the other, Long Beachýs 54th State Assembly seat is in the middle of one of the few intensely contested state election races this November.
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Kuykendall Receives Unanimous endorsement of Avalon City Council

LONG BEACH, September 23, 2004 ý Steve Kuykendall, candidate for the 54th Assembly District, received the unanimous endorsement of the Avalon city council following a day-long campaign stop on Catalina island.
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