CNN: Ron Paul wins California Straw Poll!

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GOP presidential hopeful Ron Paul wins California straw pollBy the CNN Wire Staff
September 18, 2011 11:49 a.m. EDT
Texas Rep. Ron Paul won a California straw poll on Saturday.STORY HIGHLIGHTS
Paul wins 44.9% of the 833 votes cast in the straw poll
Rick Perry comes in second; Mitt Romney comes in third
Paul has gained momentum in recent weeks, according to a CNN/ORC poll

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(CNN) -- Texas Rep. Ron Paul won a California straw poll, the state Republican Party announced in a statement Saturday night.

A total of 833 ballots were cast during the straw poll, the statement said.

Paul won with 44.9% of the votes, Texas Gov. Rick Perry came in second with 29.3% of the votes, and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney came in third with 8.8% of the votes.

The California Republican Party, associated members and registered guests were allowed to vote in the straw poll, according to the statement.

Paul was scheduled to give speeches in Los Angeles on Saturday, including the keynote at the Republican Liberty Caucus of California.