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Key Race: U.S. Senate, Michigan

Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Democrat Favored

Primary Results

August 8, 2006

Democratic Primary Results
Debbie Stabenow (Unopposed)

Republican Primary Results
Michael Bouchard 60%
Keith Butler 40%

Democratic Candidate

Debbie Stabenow

Debbie Stabenow (Incumbent)

Occupation
Social Worker, U.S. Senator
Public Service
County Commissioner, State Legislature, U.S. House of Representatives
Education
B.A., Michigan State University; Master's Degree, Michigan State University
Elected
2000
Born
Clare, MI, USA
Residence
Lansing, MI
Religion
Methodist
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Funding

Total Receipts Total Expenses Cash On Hand
$11,674,966 $10,525,575 $1,251,830
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Republican Candidate

Michael Bouchard

Michael Bouchard

Occupation
Oakland County Sheriff
Public Service
State Senator, Joint Terrorism Task Force, Sheriff's Office
Education
B.A., Michigan State University
Born
Flint, MI, USA
Residence
Birmingham, MI
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Funding

Total Receipts Total Expenses Cash On Hand
$4,557,492 $3,953,972 $603,519
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Michigan

Michigan

Demographic Data (2006 Census)
  • Population: 10,095,643
  • Male: 49.2%
  • Female: 50.8%
  • Median Age: 37.3
  • 18 Years and Over: 75.5%
  • 65 Years and Over: 12.5%
  • Employed: 118.3%
  • Median Household Income: $47,182
  • Families Below Poverty Level: 9.6%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 10.1%
  • (of those over 25)
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Past Elections
  • 2004 Presidential Election:
  • Kerry (D) 51%
  • Bush (R) 48%
  • 2000 U.S. Senate Race:
  • Debbie Stabenow (D) 49%
  • Spencer Abraham (R) 48%
State Political Profile
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