Oropeza

Oropeza passed away on October 20, too late to replace her on the ballot for the state's 28th Senate district, which includes parts of Long Beach, Los Angeles and the South Bay.

Jenny Oropeza Wins California Election Despite Being Dead Adam J. Rose 2010

Jenny Oropeza died last month, but her political career lives on.

Jenny Oropeza Wins California Election Despite Being Dead Adam J. Rose 2010

Oropeza was elected to the Senate in 2006 after serving six years in the Assembly.

Jenny Oropeza Wins California Election Despite Being Dead Adam J. Rose 2010

Jenny Oropeza died last month, but her political career lives on.

Jenny Oropeza Wins California Election Despite Being Dead Adam J. Rose 2010

Jenny Oropeza died last month, but her political career lives on.

Jenny Oropeza Wins California Election Despite Being Dead Adam J. Rose 2010

It claimed that "Republicans are trying to take unfair advantage of Jenny's tragedy" by suggesting that a vote for Oropeza would result in a "costly Special Election."

Jenny Oropeza Wins California Election Despite Being Dead Adam J. Rose 2010

The correspondence, titled "Election Information," was sent via mail to Democratic and decline-to-state voters and outlined what would happen if Oropeza won.

Jenny Oropeza Wins California Election Despite Being Dead Adam J. Rose 2010

Oropeza, 53, was successfully treated for liver cancer in 2004.

Jenny Oropeza Wins California Election Despite Being Dead Adam J. Rose 2010

Oropeza was elected to the Senate in 2006 after serving six years in the Assembly.

Jenny Oropeza Wins California Election Despite Being Dead Adam J. Rose 2010

Oropeza, 53, was successfully treated for liver cancer in 2004.

Jenny Oropeza Wins California Election Despite Being Dead Adam J. Rose 2010