Georgia Governor
Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Republican Favored
Democratic Candidate
Mark Taylor
Occupation
Businessman
Businessman
Education
BA, Political Science, Emory University; JD, Law, University of Georgia
BA, Political Science, Emory University; JD, Law, University of Georgia
Born
Atlanta, GA, USA
Atlanta, GA, USA
Residence
Albany, GA
Albany, GA
Religion
Methodist
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Republican Candidate
George "Sonny" Perdue (Incumbent)
Occupation
Businessman
Businessman
Education
DVM, Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia
DVM, Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia
Elected
2002
2002
Born
December 20, 1946, Perry, GA, United States
December 20, 1946, Perry, GA, United States
Residence
Bonaire, GA
Bonaire, GA
Religion
Baptist
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Georgia
Demographic Data (2006 Census)
- Population: 9,363,941
- Male: 49.3%
- Female: 50.7%
- Median Age: 34.6
- 18 Years and Over: 73.8%
- 65 Years and Over: 9.7%
- Employed: 129.3%
- Median Household Income: $46,832
- Families Below Poverty Level: 11.1%
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 11.1%
- (of those over 25)
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