Arizona Governor

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Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Democrat Favored

Democratic Candidate
Republican Candidate

Democratic Candidate

Janet Napolitano (Incumbent)

Occupation
Attorney

Education
BA, Political Science, Santa Clara University; JD, Law, University of Virginia

Elected
2002

Born
November 29, 1957, New York City, NY, United States

Residence
Phoenix, AZ

Religion
United Methodist

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Republican Candidate

Len Munsil

Occupation
Activist, attorney

Public Service
Clerk to Federal Judge, Arizona Juvenile Justice Advisory Council

Education
BA, Journalism, Arizona State University; JD, Law, Arizona State University

Born
November 29, 1963, Phoenix, AZ, USA

Residence
Scottsdale, AZ

Religion
Christian

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Arizona

Demographic Data (2007 Census)

Population: 6,338,755
Male: 50.1%
Female: 49.9%
Median Age: 34.9
18 Years and Over: 73.6%
65 Years and Over: 12.9%
Employed: 126.1%
Median Household Income: $49,889
Families Below Poverty Level: 10.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 10.3%
(of those over 25)

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Past Elections

2004 Presidential Election:
Bush (R) 55%
Kerry (D) 44%
Badnarik (Lib.) 1%
2002 Governor Election:
Janet Napolitano (D) 46%
Matt Salmon (R) 45%
Richard Mahoney (I) 7%
Other 2%

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