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Connecticut CONNECTICUT
2006 Senate 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.


Joe Lieberman (I) vs. Ned Lamont (D) vs. Alan Schlesinger (R)
  • Previous Election Results For This Seat
  • State Profile, Demographics & Political History






Joe Lieberman (I) defeated Ned Lamont (D) and Alan Schlesinger (R), 50% to 40% and 10%, respectively.



Sen. Joe Lieberman (I)


Joe Lieberman

Lieberman, who was defeated in the Democratic primary, will appear on the ballot as the nominee of the "Connecticut for Lieberman" party; Seeking fourth term.



About The Candidate

  • Born: Feb. 24, 1942; Stamford, Conn.
  • Family: Married (Hadassah); four children
  • Education: Yale University, LL.B., 1967; B.A., 1964
  • Professional Career: Practicing attorney, 1967-70, 1980-82
  • Military Career: None
  • Previous Elective Office: State attorney general, 1982-88; state Senate, 1970-80 (majority leader, 1974-80)



Ned Lamont (D)


Ned Lamont

Lamont, a businessman, was nominated with 52% in a two-way primary.



About The Candidate

  • Born: Jan. 3, 1954; Washington, D.C.
  • Family: Married (Annie); three children
  • Education: Yale University, M.P.P.M., 1980; Harvard College, B.A., 1976
  • Professional Career: President/founder, Lamont Digital Systems, 1984-present; project director, Cablevision, 1980-84
  • Military Career: None
  • Previous Elective Office: Greenwich Board of Estimate and Taxation, 1989-95; Greenwich selectman, 1987-89



Alan Schlesinger (R)


Alan Schlesinger

Schlesinger, a former state representative, was unopposed in the Republican primary.



About The Candidate

  • Born: Jan. 4, 1958; New Haven, Conn.
  • Family: Single
  • Education: University of Connecticut, J.D., 1987; University of Pennsylvania, B.S., 1979
  • Professional Career: Practicing attorney, 1995-present
  • Military Career: None
  • Previous Elective Office: Derby mayor, 1994-98; state House, 1981-93; Orange selectman, 1979-81



Previous Election Results

 2000 general Candidate Total Votes Percent Expenditures
  Joe Lieberman (D) 828,902 63% $3,786,665
  Phil Giordano (R) 448,077 34% $1,080,020
  Other 34,282 3%
 
 2000 primary Candidate Total Votes Percent Expenditures
  Joe Lieberman (D) unopposed    
 
 1994 general Candidate Total Votes Percent Expenditures
  Joe Lieberman (D) 723,842 67% $4,017,520
  Jerry Labriola (R) 334,833 31% $166,064
  Other 20,989 2%


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