HAWAII 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. Linda Lingle (R) vs. Randy Iwase (D)   • Previous Election Results For This Seat   • State Profile, Demographics & Political History

Linda Lingle (R) defeated Randy Iwase (D), 63%-35%.

Gov. Linda Lingle (R)

First elected in 2002; Seeking second full term; Lingle was nominated with 97% in a four-way primary. Campaign Contact: 808-942-4523 Web Site: www.lindalingle.com

About The Candidate

• Born: June 4, 1953; St. Louis, Mo.
• Family: Divorced
• Education: Cal-State Northridge, B.A., 1975
• Professional Career: Founder and editor, Moloka'i Free Press, 1977-80.
• Military Career: None
• Previous Elective Office: Mayor, Maui County, 1990-98; Maui County Council, 1980-90

Randy Iwase (D)

Iwase, a former state senator, was nominated with 66% in a three-way primary. Campaign Contact: 808-537-5632 Web Site: www.randyiwase.com

About The Candidate

• Born: Dec. 1, 1947; Honolulu, Hawaii
• Family: Married (Jan); three children
• Education: University of San Francisco, J.D., 1974; University of Florida, B.A., 1971
• Professional Career: Chairman, Labor and Industrial Relations Appeals Board, 2000-06; Director, Aloha Tower Development Corp., 1988-90; deputy state attorney general, 1974-85
• Military Career: None
• Previous Elective Office: State Senate, 1990-2000; Honolulu City Council, 1986-1988

Previous Election Results

2002 general	Candidate	Total Votes	Percent	Expenditures
	Linda Lingle (R)	197,009	52%
	Mazie Hirono (D)	179,647	47%
2002 primary	Candidate	Total Votes	Percent	Expenditures
	Linda Lingle (R)	70,808	90%
	John Carroll (R)	7,616	10%
1998 general	Candidate	Total Votes	Percent	Expenditures
	Benjamin J. Cayetano (D)	204,206	50%
	Linda Lingle (R)	198,952	49%
	Other	4,398	1%