ALASKA 2006 Governor Race The following information is taken from the 2006 Almanac of American Politics. The 2006 Almanac can be ordered online, or by phone at 1-800-356-4838. Sarah Palin (R) vs. Tony Knowles (D)   • Previous Election Results For This Seat   • State Profile, Demographics & Political History

Sarah Palin (R) defeated Tony Knowles (D), 49% to 41%.

Sarah Palin (R)

Palin, a former mayor of Wasilla, defeated incumbent Frank Murkowski and was nominated with 51% in a three-way primary. Campaign Contact: 907-339-7967 Web Site: www.palinforgovernor.com

About The Candidate

• Born: Feb. 11, 1964; Sandpoint, Idaho
• Family: Married (Todd); four children
• Education: University of Idaho, B.S., 1987
• Professional Career: Chairwoman, Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission
• Military Career: None
• Previous Elective Office: Wasilla City Mayor, 1996-2002; Wasilla City Council, 1992-96

Tony Knowles (D)

Knowles, a former two-term governor, was nominated with 69% in a two-way primary. Campaign Contact: 907-562-2006 Web Site: www.tonyknowles.com Democratic Governors Association Profile

About The Candidate

• Born: Jan. 1, 1943; Tulsa, Okla.
• Family: Married (Susan); three children
• Education: Yale University, A.B., 1968
• Professional Career: Restaurant owner
• Military Career: Army, 1962-65 (Vietnam)
• Previous Elective Office: Governor, 1994-2002; Anchorage mayor, 1982-87; Anchorage Assembly, 1975-79

Previous Election Results

2002 general	Candidate	Total Votes	Percent	Expenditures
	Frank Murkowski (R)	129,279	56%
	Fran Ulmer (D)	94,216	41%
	Other	7,989	3%
2002 primary	Candidate	Total Votes	Percent	Expenditures
	Frank Murkowski (R)	50,838	70%
	Wayne Ross (R)	18,852	26%
	Other	2,558	4%
1998 general	Candidate	Total Votes	Percent	Expenditures
	Tony Knowles (D)	112,879	51%
	Robin Taylor (write-in)	43,571	20%
	John Lindauer (R)	39,331	18%