California Senator Barbara Boxer goes to the polls

SXP98110301 - 3 NOVEMBER 1998 - GREENBRAE, CALIFORNIA, USA: Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-CA, leaves a polling place in Greenbrae, California, flanked by her son Doug (L) and her husband Stuart Boxer after voting November 3. Boxer is in a tight race with challenger Matt Fong for her seat. iw/ts/Terry Schmitt UPI

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