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California CALIFORNIA
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.


Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) vs. Phil Angelides (D)
  • Previous Election Results For This Seat
  • State Profile, Demographics & Political History






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Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) defeated Phil Angelides (D), 56% to 39%.



Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R)


Arnold Schwarzenegger

First elected in 2003; Seeking first full term; Schwarzenegger was nominated with 90% in a three-way primary.



About The Candidate

  • Born: July 30, 1947; Thal, Austria
  • Family: Married (Maria Shriver); four children
  • Education: University of Wisconsin-Superior, B.A., 1979
  • Professional Career: Actor, 1970-2003; chairman, President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, 1990-93; bodybuilder, 1965-80
  • Military Career: Austrian Army, 1965-66
  • Previous Elective Office: None



Phil Angelides (D)


Phil Angelides

Angelides, the state treasurer, was nominated with 48% in an eight-way primary.



About The Candidate

  • Born: June 12, 1953; Sacramento, Calif.
  • Family: Married (Julie); three children
  • Education: Harvard University, B.A., 1974
  • Professional Career: Chairman, state Democratic Party, 1991-93; businessman
  • Military Career: None
  • Previous Elective Office: State treasurer, 1999-present



Previous Election Results

 2003 special Candidate Total Votes Percent Expenditures
  Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) 4,206,284 49%
  Cruz Bustamante (D) 2,724,874 32%  
  Tom McClintock (R) 1,161,287 13%
  Other 565,470 7%  
 
 2002 general Candidate Total Votes Percent Expenditures
  Gray Davis (D) 3,533,490 47%
  Bill Simon (R) 3,169,801 42%  
  Peter Camejo (Green) 393,036 5%
  Other 379,984 5%  
 
 2002 primary Candidate Total Votes Percent Expenditures
  Gray Davis (D) 1,755,276 81%
  Anselmo Chavez (D) 179,301 8%  
  Charles Pineda, Jr. (D) 139,121 6%
  Mosemarie Boyd (D) 95,857 4%  


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