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Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) defeated Phil Angelides (D), 56% to 39%.
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 Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R)
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First elected in 2003; Seeking first full term; Schwarzenegger was nominated with 90% in a three-way primary.
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About The Candidate
- Born: July 30, 1947; Thal, Austria
- Family: Married (Maria Shriver); four children
- Education: University of Wisconsin-Superior, B.A., 1979
- Professional Career: Actor, 1970-2003; chairman, President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, 1990-93; bodybuilder, 1965-80
- Military Career: Austrian Army, 1965-66
- Previous Elective Office: None
Phil Angelides (D)
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Angelides, the state treasurer, was nominated with 48% in an eight-way primary.
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About The Candidate
- Born: June 12, 1953; Sacramento, Calif.
- Family: Married (Julie); three children
- Education: Harvard University, B.A., 1974
- Professional Career: Chairman, state Democratic Party, 1991-93; businessman
- Military Career: None
- Previous Elective Office: State treasurer, 1999-present
Previous Election Results
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2003 special
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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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Arnold Schwarzenegger (R)
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4,206,284
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49%
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Cruz Bustamante (D)
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2,724,874
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32%
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Tom McClintock (R)
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1,161,287
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13%
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Other
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565,470
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7%
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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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Gray Davis (D)
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3,533,490
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47%
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Bill Simon (R)
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3,169,801
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42%
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Peter Camejo (Green)
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393,036
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5%
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Other
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379,984
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5%
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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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Gray Davis (D)
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1,755,276
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81%
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Anselmo Chavez (D)
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179,301
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8%
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Charles Pineda, Jr. (D)
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139,121
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6%
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Mosemarie Boyd (D)
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95,857
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4%
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