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Published on: 6/18/2008
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The other major candidate was Arlie Ricasa, Director of Student Development at Southwestern College in the City of Chula Vista and a Trustee of the Sweetwater Union High School District (SUHSD) Board, who ran for the Democratic nomination for the 78th Assembly District in San Diego.Like Cabaldon, Ricasa was endorsed by numerous elected officials including members of Congress, State Senate, State Assembly, County Board of Supervisors, City Councils and local School Boards.She also earned the endorsements of the California Democratic Party as well as various labor, small business and community leaders.
But alas, Ricasa placed 4th in a pool of four, garnering just 4,499 votes (13.6 percent) to the winner Martin Block who obtained 12,054 votes (36.5 percent).
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According to San Diego FilAm community leader Aurora Cudal, "The cause of Ricasa's failed candidacy may be attributed to lack of financial support and lip service by those who advocate for Filipino American empowerment."In a message to her supporters, Ricasa said: "While we weren't victorious in the election, we were victorious in involving so many people who have been historically underserved, underheard and underrepresented.
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In the case of the other two candidates, Ricasa and Esteves, the lack of financial support was the common culprit.