COLORADO 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. Bob Beauprez (R) vs. Bill Ritter (D)   • Previous Election Results For This Seat   • State Profile, Demographics & Political History

Bill Ritter (D) defeated Bob Beauprez (R), 56% to 41%.

Bob Beauprez (R)

Beauprez, a congressman, was unopposed in the primary. Campaign Contact: 303-996-8388 Web Site: www.beauprezforgovernor.com

About The Candidate

• Born: Sept. 22, 1948; Lafayette, Colo.
• Family: Married (Claudia); four children
• Education: University of Colorado, B.S., 1970
• Professional Career: Chairman, state Republican Party, 1999-2002; banker, 1990-2002; dairy farmer, 1970-90
• Military Career: None
• Previous Elective Office: U.S. House, 2002-present

Bill Ritter (D)

Ritter, a former Denver district attorney, was unopposed in the primary. Campaign Contact: 303-534-0660 Web Site: www.ritterforgovernor.com Democratic Governors Association Profile

About The Candidate

• Born: Sept. 6, 1956; Aurora, Colo.
• Family: Married (Jeannie); four children
• Education: University of Colorado, J.D., 1981; Colorado State University, B.A., 1978
• Professional Career: Denver chief deputy district attorney, 1992-93; assistant U.S. attorney in Denver, 1990-92; head of nutrition center in Zambia, 1987-90
• Military Career: None
• Previous Elective Office: Denver district attorney, 1993-2004

Previous Election Results

2002 general	Candidate	Total Votes	Percent	Expenditures
	Bill Owens (R)	884,583	63%
	Rollie Heath (D)	475,373	34%
	Other	52,646	4%
2002 primary	Candidate	Total Votes	Percent	Expenditures
	Bill Owens (R)	unopposed
1998 general	Candidate	Total Votes	Percent	Expenditures
	Bill Owens (R)	648,202	49%
	Gail Schoettler (D)	639,905	48%
	Other	33,200	3%