NEW YORK 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. John Faso (R) vs. Eliot Spitzer (D)   • Previous Election Results For This Seat   • State Profile, Demographics & Political History

Eliot Spitzer (D) defeated John Faso (R), 69% to 29%.

John Faso (R)

Faso, an attorney, was unopposed in the primary. Campaign Contact: 518-465-2006 Web Site: www.johnfaso2006.com

About The Candidate

• Born: Aug. 25, 1952; Massapequa, N.Y.
• Family: Married (Mary Frances); two children
• Education: Georgetown University, J.D., 1979; State University of New York at Brockport, B.S., 1974
• Professional Career: Attorney
• Military Career: None
• Previous Elective Office: State Assembly, 1986-2002 (minority leader, 1998-2002)

Eliot Spitzer (D)

Spitzer, the state's attorney general, was nominated with 81% in a two-way primary. Campaign Contact: 212-529-2006 Web Site: http://www.spitzer2006.com/ Democratic Governors Association Profile

About The Candidate

• Born: June 10, 1959; New York City
• Family: Married (Silda Wall); three children
• Education: Harvard University, J.D., 1984; Princeton University, B.A., 1981
• Professional Career: Assistant district attorney, Manhattan, 1986-92
• Military Career: None
• Previous Elective Office: Attorney general, 1999-present

Previous Election Results

2002 general	Candidate	Total Votes	Percent	Expenditures
	George Pataki (R-C)	2,262,255	49%
	Carl McCall (D-WF)	1,534,064	34%
	Thomas Golisano (Ind)	654,016	14%
	Other	128,743	3%
1998 general	Candidate	Total Votes	Percent	Expenditures
	George Pataki (R-C)	2,571,991	54%
	Peter F. Vallone (D-WF)	1,570,317	33%
	Thomas Golisano (Ind)	364,056	8%
	Other	228,872	5%