IOWA 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. Chet Culver (D) vs. Jim Nussle (R)   • Previous Election Results For This Seat   • State Profile, Demographics & Political History

Chet Culver (D) defeated Jim Nussle (R), 54% to 44%.

Chet Culver (D)

Culver, Iowa's secretary of state, was nominated with 39% in a four-way primary. Campaign Contact: 515-244-5151 Web Site: www.chetculver.com Democratic Governors Association Profile

About The Candidate

• Born: 1965; Washington, D.C.
• Family: Married (Mari); two children
• Education: Drake University, M.A., 1994; Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, B.A., 1988
• Professional Career: High school teacher; investigator, Office of the Attorney General
• Military Career: None
• Previous Elective Office: Secretary of state, 1999-2006

Jim Nussle (R)

Nussle, a congressman from Iowa's 1st District, was unopposed in the primary. Campaign Contact: 515-282-0606 Web Site: www.jimnussle.com

About The Candidate

• Born: June 27, 1960; Des Moines, Iowa
• Family: Married (Karen); two children
• Education: Drake University, J.D., 1985; Luther College, B.A., 1983
• Professional Career: Delaware County attorney, 1986-90
• Military Career: None
• Previous Elective Office: U.S. House, 1990-2006

Previous Election Results

2002 general	Candidate	Total Votes	Percent	Expenditures
	Tom Vilsack (D)	540,449	53%
	Doug Gross (R)	456,612	45%
	Other	28,741	3%
2002 primary	Candidate	Total Votes	Percent	Expenditures
	Tom Vilsack (D)	unopposed
1998 general	Candidate	Total Votes	Percent	Expenditures
	Tom Vilsack (D)	500,231	52%
	Jim Ross Lightfoot (R)	444,787	47%
	Other	11,397	1%