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Delaware DELAWARE
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.


Thomas Carper (D) vs. Jan Ting (R)
  • Previous Election Results For This Seat
  • State Profile, Demographics & Political History






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Thomas Carper (D) defeated Jan Ting (R), 70% to 29%.



Sen. Thomas Carper (D)


Thomas Carper

First elected in 2000; Seeking second full term; Carper was unopposed in the primary.



About The Candidate

  • Born: Jan. 23, 1947; Beckley, W.Va.
  • Family: Married (Martha Ann); two children
  • Education: University of Delaware, M.B.A., 1975; Ohio State University, B.A., 1968
  • Professional Career: Industrial development specialist, state Division of Economic Development, 1975-76
  • Military Career: Naval Reserves, 1973-91; Navy, 1968-73 (Vietnam)
  • Previous Elective Office: Governor, 1992-2000; U.S. House, 1982-92; state treasurer, 1976-82

Jan Ting (R)


Jan Ting

Ting, a professor, was nominated with 42% in a three-way primary.



About The Candidate

  • Born: Dec. 17, 1948; Dearborn, Mich.
  • Family: Married (Helen); two children
  • Education: Harvard University, J.D., 1975; University of Hawaii, M.A., 1972; Oberlin College, B.A., 1970
  • Professional Career: Assistant Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization, 1990-93; Temple Law School Faculty 1977-present; Practicing attorney, 1975-77
  • Military Career: None
  • Previous Elective Office: None



Previous Election Results

 2000 general Candidate Total Votes Percent Expenditures
  Thomas Carper (D) 181,387 56% $2,608,942
  William V. Roth Jr. (R) 142,683 44% $4,366,884
  Other 2,144 1%
 
 2000 primary Candidate Total Votes Percent Expenditures
  Thomas Carper (D) unopposed    
 
 1994 general Candidate Total Votes Percent Expenditures
  William V. Roth Jr. (R) 111,088 56% $2,310,474
  Charles M. Oberly III (D) 84,554 42% $1,561,440
  Other 3,387 2%


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