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==Career==
Houston, a resident of [[San Ramon, California|San Ramon]], served as the Mayor of [[Dublin, California|Dublin]] and was a real estate executive prior to serving in the Assembly.
In 2008, Houston ran for [[Contra Costa County, California|Contra Costa County]] Supervisor against incumbent Mary Piepho, a political ally. He lost by 53% to 45%.<ref>{{cite web|title=Piepho keeps her seat; Houston concedes|url=http://www.ibabuzz.com/politics/2008/06/04/piepho-keeps-her-seat-houston-concedes/}}</ref> ▼
The district elected Houston three times: in 2002, 2004 and 2006. [[Term limit]]s prevented him from seeking re-election in 2008. He was succeeded by [[Joan Buchanan]], a Democrat.
▲In 2008, Houston ran for [[Contra Costa County, California|Contra Costa County]] Supervisor against incumbent Mary Piepho, a political ally. He lost by 53% to 45%.<ref>{{cite web|title=Piepho keeps her seat; Houston concedes|url=http://www.ibabuzz.com/politics/2008/06/04/piepho-keeps-her-seat-houston-concedes/}}</ref>
== References ==
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