CANDIDATES IN TUESDAY’S SPECIAL ELECTION

These are the eight candidates from Los Angeles and Orange counties who are running in a special election Tuesday to fill the seat vacated by the resignation of William Campbell (R-Hacienda Heights).

Robert W. Lewis

American Independent Party

Home: Rowland Heights

Age: 38

Occupation: engineer

Background: Worked 10 years with Sabina Engineering and Electronic Industries in Anaheim. Former Republican activist and candidate for the Assembly in Orange County in 1978. Switched parties in 1988. Leader in a committee called Throw the Rascals Out.

Campaign issues: Ethics in government. Wants to limit the terms of elected officials.

Contributions: $1,260 (includes $925 loan to himself).

Janice Graham

Democrat

Home: Laguna Hills

Age: 53

Occupation: Democratic Party officer

Background: Secretary of Orange County Democratic Central Committee. Co-chairwoman of state Democratic Party’s Affirmative Action Committee. Former high school teacher and former owner of a North Carolina bed-and-breakfast inn. Democratic nominee in 1988 for 31st State Senate District. Ran for state Assembly in New York in 1982.

Issues: Pro-choice on abortion. Long-term health care. Prenatal care.

Contributions: $4,118 (includes $2,258 in loans from herself and others).

Bradley McFadden

Democrat

Home: West Covina

Age: 34

Occupation: attorney, West Covina city councilman

Background: Attorney focused on family law and real estate. Active in Democratic campaigns, Jaycees and chamber of commerce. City councilman since April, 1988.

Issues: Pro-choice on abortion. Tougher law enforcement.

Contributions: $12,068 (includes $3,400 loan to himself).

Thomas Whaling

Democrat

Home: El Toro

Age: 56

Occupation: attorney

Background: Lawyer and board member of a rescue mission in Santa Ana. Ran unsuccessfully for Assembly in Orange County as a Republican in 1966. Joined Democrats in 1970. Founder in 1965 of Partners for Progress, an organization to create jobs for minorities.

Issues: Children, as they are affected by drugs, gang violence and education.

Contributions: Less than $1,000.

Gilbert Ferguson

Republican

Home: Newport Beach

Age: 66

Occupation: state assemblyman

Background: Former U.S. Marine Corps officer, serving 26 years; owner of Corporate Communications, a Newport Beach public relations agency that he founded in 1972.

Issues: Ferguson has campaigned on his record as a military officer, businessman, family man and legislator.

Contributions: $60,969 (includes $17,000 loan to himself).

Ron Isles

Republican

Home: Brea

Age: 51

Occupation: Brea city councilman

Background: Attorney since 1986. Founded Isles Industries in 1970, an electronics manufacturing company. Sold the company in 1981. Former member of the Brea Planning Commission.

Issues: Pro-choice on abortion. Ethics in government.

Contributions: $189,039 (includes $175,000 loan to himself).

Frank Hill

Republican

Home: Whittier

Age: 36

Occupation: state assemblyman

Background: Campaign worker while in high school and college. Elected to the Assembly in 1982 at age 28. Became the governor’s liaison to the Assembly Republican caucus in 1987. Leader of California’s English-only initiative and legislation.

Issues: Hill has campaigned on his eight years of experience in the Assembly and his “reputation in Sacramento for getting things done.”

Contributions: $297,651.

Gary Miller

Republican

Home: Diamond Bar

Age: 41

Occupation: Diamond Bar city councilman, real estate sales

Background: Owner of a land banking firm that purchases real estate and sells to builders. City Council member for one year.

Issues: Ethics in government. Transportation.

Contributions: $273,500 (includes $270,000 loan to himself).