CONNECTICUT 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. M. Jodi Rell (R) vs. John DeStefano (D)   • Previous Election Results For This Seat   • State Profile, Demographics & Political History

With 95% of precincts reporting, M. Jodi Rell (R) leads John DeStefano (D), 63% to 35%.

Gov. M. Jodi Rell (R)

Assumed office in 2004; Seeking first full term; Rell was unopposed in the primary. Campaign Contact: 860-232-7355 Web Site: www.jodirell06.com

About The Candidate

• Born: June 16, 1946; Norfolk, Va.
• Family: Married (Louis); two children
• Education: Attended Western Connecticut State University, 1982-84; attended Old Dominion University, 1964-65
• Professional Career: Office clerk, investment firm in Danbury
• Military Career: None
• Previous Elective Office: Lieutenant governor, 1995-2004; state House, 1989-95

John DeStefano (D)

DeStefano, the mayor of New Haven, was nominated with 51% in a two-way primary. Campaign Contact: 203-752-0545 Web Site: www.destefanoforct.com Democratic Governors Association Profile

About The Candidate

• Born: May 11, 1955; New Haven, Conn.
• Family: Married (Kathy); two children
• Education: University of Connecticut, M.A.; B.A., 1977
• Professional Career: Deputy Controller, Chief Administrative Officer and Development Administrator, New Haven
• Military Career: None
• Previous Elective Office: New Haven mayor, 1993-2006

Previous Election Results

2002 general	Candidate	Total Votes	Percent	Expenditures
	John Rowland (R)	573,958	56%
	Bill Curry (D)	448,984	44%
2002 primary	Candidate	Total Votes	Percent	Expenditures
	John Rowland (R)	unopposed
1998 general	Candidate	Total Votes	Percent	Expenditures
	John Rowland (R)	628,707	63%
	Barbara Kennelly (D)	354,187	35%
	Other	16,641	2%