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Key Race: Pennsylvania Governor

Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Democrat Favored

Primary Results

May 16, 2006

Democratic Primary Results
Ed Rendell (Unopposed)

Republican Primary Results
Lynn Swann (Unopposed)

Democratic Candidate

Ed Rendell

Ed Rendell (Incumbent)

Occupation
Lawyer, Current Governor
Public Service
U.S. Army Reserve, District Attorney, Mayor of Philadelphia
Education
B.A., University of Pennsylvania; Law Degree, Villanova University
Elected
2002
Born
New York, NY, United States
Residence
Philadelphia, PA
Religion
Jewish
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Republican Candidate

Lynn Swann

Lynn Swann

Occupation
Former Professional Football Player, Broadcaster, Businessman
Public Service
President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports
Education
B.A., University of Southern California
Born
Alcoa, TN, USA
Residence
Sewickley Heights, PA
Religion
Baptist
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Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania

Demographic Data (2006 Census)
  • Population: 12,440,621
  • Male: 48.6%
  • Female: 51.4%
  • Median Age: 39.6
  • 18 Years and Over: 77.4%
  • 65 Years and Over: 15.1%
  • Employed: 121.4%
  • Median Household Income: $46,259
  • Families Below Poverty Level: 8.2%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 10.7%
  • (of those over 25)
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Past Elections
  • 2004 Presidential Election:
  • Kerry (D) 51%
  • Bush (R) 48%
  • 2002 Gubernatorial Election:
  • Rendell (D) 53%
  • Fisher (R) 44%
  • Other 2%
State Political Profile
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