MASSACHUSETTS 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. Edward Kennedy (D) vs. Ken Chase (R)   • Previous Election Results For This Seat   • State Profile, Demographics & Political History

Edward Kennedy (D) defeated Ken Chase (R), 69% to 31%.

Sen. Edward Kennedy (D)

First elected in 1962; Seeking eighth full term; Kennedy was unopposed in the primary. Campaign Contact: 617-776-2595 Web Site: www.tedkennedy.com Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Profile

About The Candidate

• Born: Feb. 22, 1932; Boston, Mass.
• Family: Married (Vicki); 3 children
• Education: University of Virginia, LL.B., 1959; The Hague International Law School, 1958; Harvard University, B.A., 1956
• Professional Career: Assistant district attorney, Suffolk County, 1961-62; Western states coordinator, John F. Kennedy Presidential Campaign, 1960
• Military Career: Army, 1951-53
• Previous Elective Office: None

Ken Chase (R)

Chase, who operates a foreign language school, was nominated with 51% in a two-way primary. Campaign Contact: 617-388-0314 Web Site: www.chaseforsenate.com National Republican Senatorial Committee Profile

About The Candidate

• Born: May 26, 1961; Medford, Mass.
• Family: Married (Marisa); Two children
• Education: Boston College, B.A., 1983
• Professional Career: Director/co-owner, French and Spanish Saturday School, 1995-Present
• Military Career: None
• Previous Elective Office: None

Previous Election Results

2000 general	Candidate	Total Votes	Percent	Expenditures
	Edward Kennedy (D)	1,889,494	73%	$3,662,652
	Jack E. Robinson III (R)	334,341	13%	$150,430
	Carla A. Howell (Lib)	308,860	12%	$1,055,186
	Other	66,725	3%
2000 primary	Candidate	Total Votes	Percent	Expenditures
	Edward Kennedy (D)	unopposed
1994 general	Candidate	Total Votes	Percent	Expenditures
	Edward Kennedy (D)	1,265,997	58%	$11,493,735
	Mitt Romney (R)	894,000	41%	$7,624,491