He was won the seat by defeating challenger Kevin Faulconer in the 2002 election.
In San Diego, three democratic city council members were accused of corruption: Ralph Inzunza, Michael Zucchet, and Charles L. Lewis.
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Kevin Faulconer and Ben Hueso both were serving partial terms after winning special elections to fill the seats vacated by the resignations of Michael Zucchet and Ralph Inzunza respectively.