Newsmaker: Joe Simitian

The former Palo Alto mayor — the Democratic incumbent in the state’s 11th Senate District, which includes Atherton, RedwoodCity and San Carlos — will face Republican Blair Austin Nathan in November. If re-elected, Simitian would term out in 2012.

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