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Key Race: California Governor

Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Leans Republican

Primary Results

June 6, 2006

Democratic Primary Results
Phil Angelides 47.9%
Steve Westly 43.4%
Barbara Becnel 2.7%
Joe Brouillette 1.7%
Michael Strimling 1.3%
Frank A. Macaluso, Jr. 1.2%
Vibert Greene 1.0%

Republican Primary Results
Arnold Schwarzenegger 89.9%
Robert C. Newman 3.6%
Bill Chambers 3.5%
Jeffrey Burns 3.0%

Democratic Candidate

Phil Angelides

Phil Angelides

Occupation
Businessman, Current California State Treasurer
Public Service
State Government, State Treasurer
Education
B.A., Harvard University
Born
Sacramento, CA, USA
Residence
Sacramento, CA
Religion
Greek Orthodox
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Republican Candidate

Arnold Schwarzenegger

Arnold Schwarzenegger (Incumbent)

Occupation
Current Governor, Actor, Businessman
Public Service
Austrian Military, President's Council on Physical Fitness
Education
Business Degree, University of Wisconsin at Superior
Elected
2003 Special Election
Born
Thal, Styria, Austria
Residence
Los Angeles, CA
Religion
Catholic
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California

California

Demographic Data (2007 Census)
  • Population: 36,553,215
  • Male: 50.0%
  • Female: 50.0%
  • Median Age: 34.7
  • 18 Years and Over: 74.3%
  • 65 Years and Over: 10.9%
  • Employed: 138.2%
  • Median Household Income: $59,948
  • Families Below Poverty Level: 9.3%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 12.1%
  • (of those over 25)
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Past Elections
  • 2004 Presidential Election:
  • Kerry (D) 54%
  • Bush (R) 44%
  • Other 1%
  • 2002 Gubernatorial Election:
  • Schwarzenegger (R) 49%
  • Bustamante (D) 32%
  • McClintock (R) 13%
  • Other 7%
State Political Profile
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