Mary Pallant

Mary Pallant is a former Democratic candidate in the 2008 congressional elections for the 24th Congressional District (map) of California. She was seeking the Democratic nomination to challenge incumbent Rep. Elton Gallegly (R-Calif.) but lost to Marta Ann Jorgensen (D) in the June 2008 primaries.

Campaign Platform:
Pallant's campaign focuses on the following issues:


 * Ending the occupation of Iraq. Pallant wants all bases closed and turned over to the Iraqi government and the rebuilding efforts turned over to the people of Iraq. In addition, adequate funds set aside to rebuild what has been destroyed while calling upon the neighboring countries to be engaged and involved members of the rehabilitation process to stabilize, revitalize, and formalize Iraq and it's political structure.
 * Reinvesting money in U.S. infrastructure to address the U.S. economy, jobs, and schools.
 * Single payer, publically funding-privately run, Universal Health Care.
 * Developing alternative energy and independence, including clean air and green collar jobs.

Iraq War
Pallant endorses the Responsible Plan to End the War in Iraq, which includes the following actions:
 * End U.S. military action in Iraq.
 * Use U.S. diplomatic power.
 * Address humanitarian concerns.
 * Restore our Constitution.
 * Restore our Military.
 * Restore independence to the media.
 * Creat a new, U.S.-centered energy policy.

Bio
Mary Pallant was raised in San Diego. She has four younger brothers. Her education includes an A.A. degree from LA Valley College, B.A. and M.A. in psychology from Antioch University. She is married to Andrew Pallant and has two children. She has been a small business owner for 10 years in the insurance industry.

Ventura County Speaker Series
Pallant is the founder and host of the Ventura County Speaker Series, which has brought notable speakers such as Gore Vidal, Thom Hartmann , John Rauh , Scott Ritter and Former Ambassador Joe Wilson to the Ventura County, California area. The intent of the Speaker Series has been to bring notable political forces to the area to enrich the minds of local residents with a venue that is easily accessible to the community and free. Pallant's community work also includes the California Democratic Party 41st Assembly District Delegate, which she has held for the 2005-2007 term and currently for term 2007-2009. She is also an appointed Committee Member for the California Democratic Party, Organizational Development Committee. In her immediate local community, she is a Trustee of the Community Foundation of Oak Park.

2008 elections
Pallant was seeking the Democratic nomination to challenge incumbent Rep. Elton Gallegly (R-Calif.) but lost to Marta Ann Jorgensen (D) in the June 2008 primaries.

Endorsements
Pallant's candidacy for Congress has been endorsed by groups such as Progressive Democrats of America, California Labor Federation AFL-CIO, California Nurses Association CNA, and International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace & Agricultural Implement Workers of America UAW.

Money in politics
Current Federal Election Committee information provides Pallant's campaign finances with respect to other candidates running in the district.

Committees
Pallant will be assigned committees when she is elected to Congress.

Affiliations
Pallant is affiliated with the following organizations :
 * ACLU
 * California Democratic Party - Progressive Caucus
 * California Democratic Party - Environmental Caucus
 * California Democratic Party - Women's Caucus
 * Nation Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare
 * Nation Women's Political Caucus (NWPC)
 * Sierra Club
 * Several Democratic Clubs

More background data
Listen to Mary Pallant on Blog Talk Radio Listen to Mary Pallant on The People Speak Radio

Contact
Pallant's campaign may be contacted at: Mary Pallant For Congress, 638 Lindero Canyon #173, Oak Park, CA 91377. Phone (805) 665-8412 Her treasurer is the David H. Gould Company

Related SourceWatch articles

 * 2008 U.S. congressional elections
 * 2008 U.S. congressional election dates
 * Portal:California and the U.S. Congress

External resources

 * Pallant's FEC filings
 * 2008 Race Tracker page on California's 24th Congressional District
 * Official Mary Pallant for Congress website

External articles

 * California House Races Roundup
 * Mary Pallant on Daily Kos
 * Mary Pallant on Blog Talk Radio