California Senator Barbara Boxer goes to the polls
SXP98110302 - 3 NOVEMBER 1998 - GREENBRAE, CALIFORNIA, USA: Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-CA, casts her vote at a polling place in Greenbrae, California, November 3. Boxer is in a tight race with challenger Matt Fong for her seat. iw/ts/Terry Schmitt UPI
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