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In this bluest of blue states thanks to the wealthy coastal counties, running simply as a Democrat did not work for former Pleasanton Councilwoman Cheryl Cook-Kallio. Republican incumbent Catharine Baker easily topped Cook-Kallio, garnering 56 percent of the unofficial totals. That was much more comfortable than the 51.5-48.5 win over former Dublin Mayor Tim Sbranti […]

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