FLORIDA 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. Charlie Crist (R) vs. Jim Davis (D)   • Previous Election Results For This Seat   • State Profile, Demographics & Political History

Charlie Crist (R) defeated Jim Davis (D), 52% to 45%.

Charlie Crist (R)

Crist, the state attorney general, was nominated with 64% in a four-way primary. Campaign Contact: 850-656-9445 Web Site: www.charliecrist.com

About The Candidate

• Born: July 24, 1956; Altoona, Pa.
• Family: Divorced; no children
• Education: Stamford University, J.D., 1981; Florida State University, B.A., 1978; Cumberland Law, J.D., 1981
• Professional Career: State education commissioner, 2000-2002
• Military Career: None
• Previous Elective Office: State attorney general, 2002-present; state Senate, 1992-2000

Jim Davis (D)

Davis, a congressman, was nominated with 47% in a five-way primary. Campaign Contact: 813-875-2006 Web Site: www.jimdavis2006.com

About The Candidate

• Born: Oct. 11, 1957; Tampa, Fla.
• Family: Married (Peggy); two children
• Education: University of Florida, J.D., 1982; Washington & Lee University, B.A., 1979
• Professional Career: Attorney, 1982-96
• Military Career: None
• Previous Elective Office: U.S. House, 1996-present; state House, 1988-96

Previous Election Results

2002 general	Candidate	Total Votes	Percent	Expenditures
	Jeb Bush (R)	2,856,845	56%
	Bill McBride (D)	2,201,427	43%
2002 primary	Candidate	Total Votes	Percent	Expenditures
	Jeb Bush (R)	unopposed
1998 general	Candidate	Total Votes	Percent	Expenditures
	Jeb Bush (R)	2,192,105	55%
	Buddy MacKay (D)	1,773,054	45%