Poll Shows George Runner is Clear Front-Runner in BOE Race

Sacramento – The results of a poll conducted by Public Opinion Strategies show Senator/Taxpayer Advocate and Board of Equalization candidate George Runner as the clear front-runner in the primary race for Board of Equalization.

The California Republican Primary Survey shows Runner was chosen by 56% of likely voters in the upcoming Republican primary, more than doubling the combined score of both of his opponents who each received 12% of the vote.

The survey also demonstrates the value of the endorsement from the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association to the Runner campaign.

Here is the question that was asked –

In the race for Board of Equalization, there are three different candidates. I would now like to read you a brief statement about each and have you tell me which one you personally would be most likely to vote for in the June Primary election based on the descriptions. Here are the descriptions. (RANDOMIZE)

Tax Payer Advocate/Senator George Runner is trusted and being supported by the well-known Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association.

Board of Equalization Chief Deputy Barbara Alby has long worked with Board of Equalization member Bill Leonard, and Leonard is campaigning for Alby because of his confidence in her ability.

Physician and Board of Equalization Deputy Alan Nakanishi has the support of Board Member Michelle Park Steel because of his dedication to his job and to the people they serve.

Based on these statements, which candidate would you personally be most likely to vote for? (IF CHOICE, ASK:) And, would you DEFINITELY vote for (choice) based on the statements, or would you only PROBABLY vote for (choice)?

Combined Runner 56%

20% DEFINITELY RUNNER
36% PROBABLY RUNNER

Combined Alby 13%

4% DEFINITELY ALBY
9% PROBABLY ALBY

Combined Nakanishi 12%

2% DEFINITELY NAKANISHI
10% PROBABLY NAKANISHI

18% DON’T KNOW/UNDECIDED (DNR)

1% REFUSED (DNR)

The poll was conducted in early February 2010.

“I have worked on behalf of taxpayers of California for well over a decade and I am humbled by the voters’ clear understanding of my qualifications and ability to represent them on the Board of Equalization,” said Runner.

Runner has his largest advantage in the voter heavy southern portion of BOE District 2, where he has represented constituents for more than two decades on the City Council, State Assembly, and now State Senate.

George Runner currently represents a large southern portion of BOE District 2 in the State Senate. He authored the successful Amber Alert system and Jessica’s Law in 2006. He resides in Lancaster with his wife, former Assemblywoman Sharon Runner.

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