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Mike Beebe (D) defeated Asa Hutchinson (R), 55% to 41%.
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Asa Hutchinson (R)
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Hutchinson, the former Homeland Security undersecretary, was unopposed in the primary.
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About The Candidate
- Born: Dec. 3, 1950; Gravette, Ark.
- Family: Married (Susan); four children
- Education: University of Arkansas, J.D., 1975; Bob Jones University, B.S., 1972
- Professional Career: Partner, Venable LLP, 2005-06; Undersecretary for border and transportation security, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, 2003-05; Administrator, Drug Enforcement Agency, 2001-03; Chairman, state Republican Party, 1990-95; U.S. Attorney for Western District of Arkansas, 1982-85
- Military Career: None
- Previous Elective Office: U.S. House, 1997-2001
 Mike Beebe (D)
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Beebe, the state's attorney general, was unopposed in the primary.
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About The Candidate
- Born: Dec. 28, 1946; Amagon, Ark.
- Family: Married (Ginger); three children
- Education: University of Arkansas, J.D., 1972; Arkansas State University, B.A., 1968
- Professional Career: Partner, Lightle, Beebe, Raney, Bell & Simpson, 1972-2002
- Military Career: Army Reserves, 1968-74
- Previous Elective Office: Attorney general, 2003-present; state Senate, 1983-2003
Previous Election Results
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2002 general
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Candidate
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Total Votes
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Percent
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Expenditures
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Mike Huckabee (R)
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427,082
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53%
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Jimmie Lou Fisher (D)
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378,250
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47%
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2002 primary
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Candidate
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Total Votes
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Percent
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Expenditures
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Mike Huckabee (R)
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78,803
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85%
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Doyle Cannady (R)
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13,434
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15%
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1998 general
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Candidate
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Total Votes
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Percent
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Expenditures
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Mike Huckabee (R)
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421,989
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60%
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Bill Bristow (D)
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272,923
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39%
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Other
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11,099
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2%
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