Considering that district (I grew up in that area), his replacement will probably be worse. What are the bets on whether Sunne McPeak will move back to Contra Costa?
It could be Susan Bonilla or Mark DeSaulnier. In fact, our Claycord online new stated that he will run.
Senator Mark DeSaulnier Announces Run for Congress
http://claycord.com/2014/01/13/senator-mark-desaulnier-announces-run-for-congress/
I am pleased that Walrus George is leaving but looks there will no change according to that news above.