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John Ensign (R) defeated Jack Carter (D), 55% to 41%.
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 Sen. John Ensign (R)
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First elected in 2000; Seeking second full term; Ensign was nominated with 90% of the vote in a two-way primary.
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About The Candidate
- Born: March 25, 1958; Roseville, Calif.
- Family: Married (Darlene); three children
- Education: Colorado State University, D.V.M., 1985; Oregon State University, B.S., 1981
- Professional Career: General manager, Gold Strike Hotel, 1991-93; veterinarian, 1987-93
- Military Career: None
- Previous Elective Office: U.S. House, 1994-98
Jack Carter (D)
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Carter, an investment consultant, was nominated with 76% of the vote in a two-way primary.
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About The Candidate
- Born: July 3, 1947; Portsmouth, Va.
- Family: Married (Elizabeth); two children, two stepchildren
- Education: University of Georgia Law School, J.D., 1975; Georgia Tech, B.S., 1972
- Professional Career: banking/investment consultant, 1977-present; practicing attorney, 1977; Carter for President campaign, 1975-76
- Military Career: Navy, 1968-70 (Vietnam)
- Previous Elective Office: None
Previous Election Results
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2000 general
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Candidate
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Total Votes
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Percent
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Expenditures
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John Ensign (R)
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330,687
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55%
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$4,872,176
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Ed Bernstein (D)
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238,260
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40%
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$2,449,093
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Other
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31,303
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5%
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2000 primary
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Candidate
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Total Votes
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Percent
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Expenditures
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John Ensign (R)
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95,904
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88%
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Richard Hamzik (R)
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6,202
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6%
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1994 general
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Candidate
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Total Votes
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Percent
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Expenditures
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Richard H. Bryan (D)
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193,804
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51%
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$3,021,834
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Hal Furman (R)
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156,020
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41%
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$845,340
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Other
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30,706
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8%
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