MICHIGAN 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. Jennifer Granholm (D) vs. Dick DeVos (R)   • Previous Election Results For This Seat   • State Profile, Demographics & Political History

Jennifer Granholm (D) defeated Dick DeVos (R), 56% to 42%.

Gov. Jennifer Granholm (D)

First elected in 2002; Seeking second full term; Granholm was unopposed in the primary. Campaign Contact: 517-485-5100 Web Site: www.granholmforgov.com Democratic Governors Association Profile

About The Candidate

• Born: Feb. 5, 1959, Vancouver, British Columbia
• Family: Married (Daniel Mulhern); three children
• Education: Harvard University, J.D., 1987; University of California, B.A., 1984
• Professional Career: Corporation counsel, Wayne County, 1994-98; prosecutor, U.S. Attorney's Office, 1991-94
• Military Career: None
• Previous Elective Office: State attorney general, 1998-2002

Dick DeVos (R)

DeVos, a businessman, was unopposed in the primary. Campaign Contact: 517-679-0191 Web Site: www.devosforgovernor.com

About The Candidate

• Born: Oct. 21, 1955; Grand Rapids, Mich.
• Family: Married (Betsy); four children
• Education: Northwood University, B.B.A., 1981
• Professional Career: Founder & President, The Windquest Group, 1989-present; President, Alticor, Inc., 1993-2002; President & CEO, Orlando Magic, 1991-93
• Military Career: None
• Previous Elective Office: State Board of Education, 1991-93

Previous Election Results

2002 general	Candidate	Total Votes	Percent	Expenditures
	Jennifer Granholm (D)	1,633,796	51%
	Dick Posthumus (R)	1,506,104	47%
	Other	37,665	1%
2002 primary	Candidate	Total Votes	Percent	Expenditures
	David Bonior (D)	292,958	28%
	James Blanchard (D)	254,586	24%
1998 general	Candidate	Total Votes	Percent	Expenditures
	John M. Engler (R)	1,883,005	62%
	Geoffrey Fieger (D)	1,143,574	38%