Shocking Facts You Didn't Know About the 2010 CA Election!

The 2010 California Attorney General Election Took Place on November 2, 2010.

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Incumbent Attorney General Jerry Brown Did Not Run for Re-Election, Choosing Instead to Run for Governor.

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The Major Candidates Were Steve Cooley (Republican) and Kamala Harris (Democrat).

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Kamala Harris Won the Election, Making Her the First Female, African-American, and Asian-American Attorney General of California.

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This Was the Closest Election in Kamala Harris's Career.

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Initially, Steve Cooley Was Favored to Win Due to His Popularity in Los Angeles County.

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Kamala Harris Gained Significant Support Due to Her Stance on Key Issues and an Endorsement From President Barack Obama.

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On Election Night, Early Returns Showed Cooley in the Lead, but Later Counts Favored Harris.

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