GEORGIA 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. Sonny Perdue (R) vs. Mark Taylor (D)   • Previous Election Results For This Seat   • State Profile, Demographics & Political History

With 97% of precincts reporting, Sonny Perdue (R) leads Mark Taylor (D), 58% to 38%.

Gov. Sonny Perdue (R)

First elected in 2002; Seeking second full term; Perdue was unopposed in the primary. Campaign Contact: 770-220-0210 Web Site: www.votesonny.com

About The Candidate

• Born: Dec. 20, 1946; Perry, Ga.
• Family: Married (Mary); four children
• Education: University of Georgia, D.V.M., 1971
• Professional Career: Owner, AgroStar; owner, Perdue Inc.; owner, Houston Fertilizer and Grain; veterinarian
• Military Career: Air Force, 1971-74 (Vietnam)
• Previous Elective Office: State Senate, 1990-2001 (majority leader, 1994-97)

Mark Taylor (D)

Taylor, Georgia's lieutenant governor, was nominated with 51% in a two-way primary. Campaign Contact: 404-685-0000 Web Site: www.marktaylor.com Democratic Governors Association Profile

About The Candidate

• Born: May 7, 1957; Albany, Ga.
• Family: Married (Sacha); one child
• Education: University of Georgia, J.D., 1982; Emory University, B.A., 1979
• Professional Career: Executive, family-owned truck leasing co.
• Military Career: None
• Previous Elective Office: Lieutenant governor, 1999-present; state Senate, 1987-98

Previous Election Results

2002 general	Candidate	Total Votes	Percent	Expenditures
	Sonny Perdue (R)	1,041,677	51%
	Roy Barnes (D)	937,062	46%
	Other	47,122	2%
2002 primary	Candidate	Total Votes	Percent	Expenditures
	Sonny Perdue (R)	259,966	51%
	Linda Schrenko (R)	142,911	28%
	Bill Byrne (R)	108,586	21%
1998 general	Candidate	Total Votes	Percent	Expenditures
	Roy Barnes (D)	941,076	52%
	Guy Millner (R)	790,201	44%
	Other	61,531	3%