(From APAP Board Member Ramey Ko)
 
Today, Tuesday, May 19, is the special election to fill the US Congressional seat left vacant by Sec. of Labor Hilda Solis. If you or someone you know lives in the district, Judy Chu needs your vote!

California's 32nd Congressional District contains portions of East LA, Monterey Park, Rosemead, El Monte, South El Monte, Baldwin Park, Irwindale, Azusa, Duarte, Covina, and West Covina - much of the San Gabriel Valley. California Board of Equalization Member Judy Chu has represented much of the district before in the State Legislature, as a City Council Member, and as a Mayor. The district is known for its large Asian American population, but the Latino population is even larger. However, Dr. Chu's record of strong advocacy for all the people in the district has earned her the support of most of the Latino community leaders.

Okay, lots of news on Judy Chu's race for the 32nd Congressional seat this week, but this one is really important. Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has announced the date for the special election:

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) announced Tuesday that the special House election to replace Hilda Solis, who recently became secretary of Labor, will take place on July 14. But the more significant date is the special Congressional primary, which has been set to coincide with a statewide special election on May 19.