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Georgia Governor

Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Republican Favored

Democratic Candidate

Mark Taylor

Occupation
Businessman
Education
BA, Political Science, Emory University; JD, Law, University of Georgia
Born
Atlanta, GA, USA
Residence
Albany, GA
Religion
Methodist
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Republican Candidate

George "Sonny" Perdue (Incumbent)

Occupation
Businessman
Education
DVM, Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia
Elected
2002
Born
December 20, 1946, Perry, GA, United States
Residence
Bonaire, GA
Religion
Baptist
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Georgia

Demographic Data (2007 Census)
  • Population: 9,544,750
  • Male: 49.2%
  • Female: 50.8%
  • Median Age: 34.8
  • 18 Years and Over: 73.5%
  • 65 Years and Over: 9.9%
  • Employed: 129.4%
  • Median Household Income: $49,136
  • Families Below Poverty Level: 10.7%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 11.2%
  • (of those over 25)
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