KANSAS 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. Kathleen Sebelius (D) vs. Jim Barnett (R)   • Previous Election Results For This Seat   • State Profile, Demographics & Political History

Kathleen Sebelius (D) defeated Jim Barnett (R), 58% to 41%.

Gov. Kathleen Sebelius (D)

First elected in 2002; Seeking second full term. Campaign Contact: 785-272-4900 Web Site: www.ksgovernor.com Democratic Governors Association Profile

About The Candidate

• Born: May 15, 1948; Cincinnati, Ohio
• Family: Married (Gary); two children
• Education: University of Kansas, M.P.A., 1977; Trinity College, B.A., 1970
• Professional Career: Director, Kansas Trial Lawyers Association, 1977-87; special assistant, Kansas Department of Corrections, 1975-77
• Military Career: None
• Previous Elective Office: State insurance commissioner, 1994-2002; state House, 1986-94

Jim Barnett (R)

Barnett, a state senator, was nominated with 36% in a seven-way primary. Campaign Contact: 785-215-6326 Web Site: www.barnettforgovernor.com

About The Candidate

• Born: July 30, 1954; Emporia, Kan.
• Family: Married (Yvonne); two children
• Education: University of Kansas, M.D., 1979; Emporia State University, B.A., 1976
• Professional Career: Physician
• Military Career: None
• Previous Elective Office: State Senate, 2000-present; Emporia Board of Education, 1991-99; Board of Education president, 1993-97

Previous Election Results

2002 general	Candidate	Total Votes	Percent	Expenditures
	Kathleen Sebelius (D)	441,858	53%
	Tim Shallenburger (R)	376,830	45%
2002 primary	Candidate	Total Votes	Percent	Expenditures
	Kathleen Sebelius (D)	unopposed
1998 general	Candidate	Total Votes	Percent	Expenditures
	Bill Graves (R)	544,882	73%
	Tom Sawyer (D)	168,243	23%
	Other	29,540	4%