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Key Race: Connecticut Governor

Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Republican Favored

Democratic Candidate

John DeStefano

Occupation
Business Executive
Public Service
Mayor, New Haven, Conn.
Education
Master's, Public Affairs, University of Connecticut
Born
CT, USA
Residence
New Haven, CT
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Republican Candidate

M. Jodi Rell (Incumbent)

Occupation
Public Official
Public Service
Lieutenant Governor, State Legislature
Education
Western Connecticut State University, Old Dominion University
Born
Norfolk, VA, United States
Residence
Brookfield, CT
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Connecticut

Connecticut

Demographic Data (2007 Census)
  • Population: 3,502,309
  • Male: 48.7%
  • Female: 51.3%
  • Median Age: 39.1
  • 18 Years and Over: 76.6%
  • 65 Years and Over: 13.5%
  • Employed: 133.9%
  • Median Household Income: $65,967
  • Families Below Poverty Level: 5.7%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 13.0%
  • (of those over 25)
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Past Elections
  • 2004 Presidential Election:
  • Kerry (D) 54%
  • Bush (R) 44%
  • Nader (I) 1%
State Political Profile
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