ILLINOIS 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. Rod Blagojevich (D) vs. Judy Baar Topinka (R)   • Previous Election Results For This Seat   • State Profile, Demographics & Political History

Rod Blagojevich (D) defeated Judy Baar Topinka (R), 50% to 40%.

Gov. Rod Blagojevich (D)

First elected in 2002; Seeking second full term; Blagojevich was nominated with 68% in a two-way primary. Campaign Contact: 773-404-2006 Web Site: www.rodforillinois.com Democratic Governors Association Profile

About The Candidate

• Born: Dec. 10, 1956; Chicago, Ill.
• Family: Married (Patti); two children
• Education: Pepperdine University, J.D., 1983; Northwestern University, B.A., 1979
• Professional Career: Assistant Cook County Attorney, 1986-88; Practicing Attorney, 1984-96
• Military Career: None
• Previous Elective Office: U.S. House, 1996-2002; state House, 1992-96

Judy Baar Topinka (R)

Topinka, the state treasurer, was nominated with 38% in a five-way primary. Campaign Contact: 312-346-5839 Web Site: www.judyforgov.com

About The Candidate

• Born: Jan. 16, 1944; Riverside, Ill.
• Family: Divorced; one child
• Education: Northwestern University, B.S., 1966
• Professional Career: Chairwoman, state Republican Party, 2002-05; public affairs executive, American Medical Association; political P.R. adviser; journalist
• Military Career: None
• Previous Elective Office: State Treasurer, 1995-2006; state Senate, 1985-94; state House, 1981-84

Previous Election Results

2002 general	Candidate	Total Votes	Percent	Expenditures
	Rod Blagojevich (D)	1,847,040	52%
	Jim Ryan (R)	1,594,960	45%
	Other	96,883	3%
2002 primary	Candidate	Total Votes	Percent	Expenditures
	Rod Blagojevich (D)	457,197	37%
	Paul Vallas (D)	431,728	34%
	Roland Burris (D)	363,591	29%
1998 general	Candidate	Total Votes	Percent	Expenditures
	George H. Ryan (R)	1,714,094	51%
	Glenn Poshard (D)	1,594,191	47%
	Other	50,420	2%