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Bob Casey Jr. (D) defeated Rick Santorum (R), 59% to 41%.
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Sen. Rick Santorum (R)
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First elected in 1994; Seeking third full term; Santorum was unopposed in the primary.
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About The Candidate
- Born: May 10, 1958; Winchester, Va.
- Family: Married (Karen); six children
- Education: Dickinson Law School, J.D., 1986; University of Pittsburgh, M.B.A., 1981; Pennsylvania State University, B.A., 1980
- Professional Career: Practicing attorney, 1986-90; executive director, Pennsylvania Senate Transportation Committee, 1984-86; executive director, Pennsylvania Senate Local Government Committee, 1981-84; administrative assistant, state Sen. J. Doyle Corman, 1981-86
- Military Career: None
- Previous Elective Office: U.S. House, 1990-94
 Bob Casey Jr. (D)
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Casey, the state treasurer, was nominated with 85% in a three-way primary.
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About The Candidate
- Born: April 13, 1960; Scranton, Pa.
- Family: Married (Terese); four children
- Education: Catholic University, J.D., 1988; College of the Holy Cross, B.A., 1982
- Professional Career: Practicing attorney, 1991-96; teacher, Jesuit volunteer corps, 1982-83
- Military Career: None
- Previous Elective Office: state auditor general, 1996-2004; state treasurer, 2004-present
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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Rick Santorum (R)
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2,481,962
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52%
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$10,616,262
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Ron Klink (D)
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2,154,908
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46%
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$3,641,167
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Other
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98,246
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2%
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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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Rick Santorum (R)
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unopposed
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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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Rick Santorum (R)
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1,735,691
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49%
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$6,732,849
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Harris Wofford (D)
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1,648,481
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47%
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$6,300,560
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Other
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129,189
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4%
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