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Arizona ARIZONA
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.


Janet Napolitano (D) vs. Len Munsil (R)
  • Previous Election Results For This Seat
  • State Profile, Demographics & Political History






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Janet Napolitano (D) defeated Len Munsil (R), 63%-35%.



Gov. Janet Napolitano (D)


Janet Napolitano

First elected in 2002; Seeking second full term; Napolitano was unopposed in the primary.



About The Candidate

  • Born: Nov. 29, 1957; New York City
  • Family: Single
  • Education: University of Virginia, J.D., 1983; Santa Clara University, B.A., 1979
  • Professional Career: U.S. Attorney for Arizona (1994-98); practicing attorney, 1984-93; clerk, U.S. Appeals Court Judge Mary Schroder, 1983-84
  • Military Career: None
  • Previous Elective Office: State attorney general, 1998-2002



Len Munsil (R)


Len Munsil

Munsil, an attorney, was nominated with 50% in a four-way primary.



About The Candidate

  • Born: Unknown
  • Family: Married (Tracy); eight children
  • Education: Arizona State University
  • Professional Career: Attorney
  • Military Career: TBA
  • Previous Elective Office: TBA



Previous Election Results

 2002 general Candidate Total Votes Percent Expenditures
  Janet Napolitano (D) 566,284 46%
  Matt Salmon (R) 554,465 45%  
  Richard Mahoney (I) 84,947 7%
  Other 20,415 2%  
 
 2002 primary Candidate Total Votes Percent Expenditures
  Janet Napolitano (D) 128,702 57%
  Alfredo Gutierrez (D) 50,377 22%  
  Mark Osterloh (D) 31,422 14%
  Mike Newcomb (D) 14,373 6%  
 
 1998 general Candidate Total Votes Percent Expenditures
  Jane Dee Hull (R) 620,188 61%
  Paul Johnson (D) 361,552 36%  
  Other 35,876 4%


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