2008 Election
Fong entered the race to succeed term limited Democratic Assemblywoman Sally Lieber who was also the outgoing California State Assembly Speaker Pro Tempore.
In the primary, Fong defeated Santa Clara City Councilman Dominic Caserta, Santa Clara County Board of Education Trustee Anna Song and Cupertino Mayor Kris Wang. In the November 4, 2008 general election he beat his Republican opponent Brent Oya by 76.2% to 23.8%.
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