ALABAMA 2006 Governor 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. Bob Riley (R) vs. Lucy Baxley (D)   • Previous Election Results For This Seat   • State Profile, Demographics & Political History

Bob Riley (R) defeated Lucy Baxley (D), 57% to 43%.

Gov. Bob Riley (R)

First elected in 2002; Seeking second full term; Riley was nominated with 67% in a two-way primary. Campaign Contact: 205-877-4095 Web Site: www.bobrileyforgovernor.com

About The Candidate

• Born: Oct. 3, 1944; Ashland, Ala.
• Family: Married (Patsy); four children
• Education: University of Alabama, B.A., 1965
• Professional Career: Owner, Midway Transit, 1965-present; rancher; owner, egg & poultry co.
• Military Career: None
• Previous Elective Office: U.S. House, 1996-2002; Ashland City Council, 1972-76

Lucy Baxley (D)

Baxley, Alabama's lieutenant governor, was nominated with 60% in a seven-way primary. Campaign Contact: 334-244-2181 Web Site: www.lucybaxley.com Democratic Governors Association Profile

About The Candidate

• Born: Dec. 21, 1937; Houston County, Ala.
• Family: Married (Jim Smith); two children
• Education: Attended Auburn University -- Montgomery
• Professional Career: Real estate agent, 1979-95; Executive Assistant to the state Attorney General, 1970-76; county government employee, 1964-70
• Military Career: None
• Previous Elective Office: Lieutenant governor, 2002-present; state treasurer, 1994-2002

Previous Election Results

2002 general	Candidate	Total Votes	Percent	Expenditures
	Bob Riley (R)	672,225	49%
	Don Siegelman (D)	669,105	49%
	Other	25,273	2%
2002 primary	Candidate	Total Votes	Percent	Expenditures
	Bob Riley (R)	262,851	74%
	Steve Windom (R)	63,775	18%
	Tim James (R)	30,871	9%
1998 general	Candidate	Total Votes	Percent	Expenditures
	Don Siegelman (D)	760,155	58%
	Fob James (R)	554,746	42%